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Around The World In 80 Meals: The Best of Cruise Ship Cuisine
Welcome to an exotic seven-day dream cruise filled with gastronomic delights.
Imagine waking up on a different ship in a new port of call every day, and treating your taste buds to a gourmet meal every evening, each carefully prepared by one of the best chefs afloat. This book highlights the most interesting menus and recipes from a diversity of cruise lines, from the luxurious Cunard Line - famed for its opulent ocean liners - to a small but highly exclusive line of yachts that offer the most personalized cruise experience.
You'll see daily snapshots of a week of luxury cruising. A chapter for each day briefly introduces each ship, explains where it is located, and gives information about each cruise line and its chefs. The main focus is on the dinner menu, followed by recipes for recreating every delectable morsel in your own kitchen.
Imagine waking up on a different ship in a new port of call every day, and treating your taste buds to a gourmet meal every evening, each carefully prepared by one of the best chefs afloat. This book highlights the most interesting menus and recipes from a diversity of cruise lines, from the luxurious Cunard Line - famed for its opulent ocean liners - to a small but highly exclusive line of yachts that offer the most personalized cruise experience.
You'll see daily snapshots of a week of luxury cruising. A chapter for each day briefly introduces each ship, explains where it is located, and gives information about each cruise line and its chefs. The main focus is on the dinner menu, followed by recipes for recreating every delectable morsel in your own kitchen.
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First published December 22, 2014
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July 13, 2016Around the World in 80 Meals - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat; Think With Your Taste Buds; A Book and A Dish
Your 'virtual fantasy cruise' begins on the world famous Queen Mary 2. You leave London's Waterloo station and enjoy a scenic train ride through the lush English countryside. Transferring at Southampton you can only gap in astonishment at your first glimpse of this magnificent vessel. You haven't felt this awestruck since your first breathtaking view of Egypt's pyramids. Formalities over, you settle into your sumptuous stateroom, catch your breath and then eagerly explore form prow to stern. As you reach the top deck you feel the faintest thrumming of high-powered engines beneath your feet and the ship begins to move. You peer down at the distance passersby as they wave and cheer you off.
After leaving its home port of Southampton Queen Mary 2 steams majestically through the Solent, past the Isle of Wight, and into the English Channel heading for the Atlantic Ocean. That evening finds you sitting in the Britannia restaurant. A white gloved waiter hands you a glorious full color menu that you'll treasure as a collector's item for years to come.
Welcome to the Britannia Restaurant:
Canyon Ranch Spa Club Selection:
Spinach and Pear Salad with Rosemary Vinaigrette
Stuffed Eggplant with Olive Vinaigrette, Roasted Artichokes, Cherry Tomoatoes & Pine Nuts
Berries with Lemon Curd
Appetizers and Soups:
Serving Caviar with Classical Garnish
Chilled Cantaloupe Melon Tartar, Citrus & Mint Marmalade, Basil Jelly
Steamed Black Mussels, Saffron Veloute
Shrimp Bisque with Corn Custard, Baby Shrimp
Chicken Consumme & Matzo Balls
And those are just 2 of the 5 courses you are able to chose from for your 1st day's meal. You will feel like royalty before your trip is over.
I had the pleasure of taking a 4 night cruise once and I can tell you the menu was wonderful. At each meal you have the pleasure of choosing from a list of items available for each course. There were so many new dishes that I tried for the 1st time and would have given just about anything to have been able to get their recipes, but that wouldn't have been practical because they cook for so many and I doubt I could have scaled the recipes down to serving just 2. But... Around the World in 80 Meals gives you some of those delicious recipes with smaller servings. The one above - Potatoes Croquettes, is one of my favorite. They are simple to make and so delicious. They are a must try.
You'll also find recipes like North Atlantic Crab Soup, Prime Rib of Beef au Jus and Creamed Horseradish to serve with it, Chocolate Mousse, and one I can't wait to try - Fruit with a Rum and Coconut Sauce.
So take your own virtual cruise and enjoy some of those delicious dishes in your own kitchen. Live like a Queen or King without leaving your house. This is a very 'delicious' book to have.
Review Stir, Laugh, Repeat at Amazon.com Stir, Laugh, Repeat
Your 'virtual fantasy cruise' begins on the world famous Queen Mary 2. You leave London's Waterloo station and enjoy a scenic train ride through the lush English countryside. Transferring at Southampton you can only gap in astonishment at your first glimpse of this magnificent vessel. You haven't felt this awestruck since your first breathtaking view of Egypt's pyramids. Formalities over, you settle into your sumptuous stateroom, catch your breath and then eagerly explore form prow to stern. As you reach the top deck you feel the faintest thrumming of high-powered engines beneath your feet and the ship begins to move. You peer down at the distance passersby as they wave and cheer you off.
After leaving its home port of Southampton Queen Mary 2 steams majestically through the Solent, past the Isle of Wight, and into the English Channel heading for the Atlantic Ocean. That evening finds you sitting in the Britannia restaurant. A white gloved waiter hands you a glorious full color menu that you'll treasure as a collector's item for years to come.
Welcome to the Britannia Restaurant:
Canyon Ranch Spa Club Selection:
Spinach and Pear Salad with Rosemary Vinaigrette
Stuffed Eggplant with Olive Vinaigrette, Roasted Artichokes, Cherry Tomoatoes & Pine Nuts
Berries with Lemon Curd
Appetizers and Soups:
Serving Caviar with Classical Garnish
Chilled Cantaloupe Melon Tartar, Citrus & Mint Marmalade, Basil Jelly
Steamed Black Mussels, Saffron Veloute
Shrimp Bisque with Corn Custard, Baby Shrimp
Chicken Consumme & Matzo Balls
And those are just 2 of the 5 courses you are able to chose from for your 1st day's meal. You will feel like royalty before your trip is over.
I had the pleasure of taking a 4 night cruise once and I can tell you the menu was wonderful. At each meal you have the pleasure of choosing from a list of items available for each course. There were so many new dishes that I tried for the 1st time and would have given just about anything to have been able to get their recipes, but that wouldn't have been practical because they cook for so many and I doubt I could have scaled the recipes down to serving just 2. But... Around the World in 80 Meals gives you some of those delicious recipes with smaller servings. The one above - Potatoes Croquettes, is one of my favorite. They are simple to make and so delicious. They are a must try.
You'll also find recipes like North Atlantic Crab Soup, Prime Rib of Beef au Jus and Creamed Horseradish to serve with it, Chocolate Mousse, and one I can't wait to try - Fruit with a Rum and Coconut Sauce.
So take your own virtual cruise and enjoy some of those delicious dishes in your own kitchen. Live like a Queen or King without leaving your house. This is a very 'delicious' book to have.
Review Stir, Laugh, Repeat at Amazon.com Stir, Laugh, Repeat
January 29, 2019
I already had quite a few cookbooks, but I've never been on a cruise, so this book seemed like the perfect opportunity to get an inside peek at what kind of food folks indulge in on those luxury liners. Plus, it was also supposed to offer some insight into the various cruise lines, as well. (You know, just in case I ever DO take the leap and venture out on a cruise someday...)
Bottom line, it's an okay book. Some of the menus were fairly opulent, but there weren't any recipes in the book that made me sit up and go, "WOW! I've gotta try THAT!" and very few new-to-me cooking tips. As for the info on the cruise lines, it was shallow, at best, so think of this book as primarily a cookbook. (But to be perfectly honest, I mostly skimmed the blah-blah-blah about the ships... I guess I'm not a great candidate for a cruise, eh?) A cookbook with standard recipes and zero photographs of the finished product.
Two and a half stars, rounded up to three.
Bottom line, it's an okay book. Some of the menus were fairly opulent, but there weren't any recipes in the book that made me sit up and go, "WOW! I've gotta try THAT!" and very few new-to-me cooking tips. As for the info on the cruise lines, it was shallow, at best, so think of this book as primarily a cookbook. (But to be perfectly honest, I mostly skimmed the blah-blah-blah about the ships... I guess I'm not a great candidate for a cruise, eh?) A cookbook with standard recipes and zero photographs of the finished product.
Two and a half stars, rounded up to three.
February 25, 2020
Around the World in 80 Meals: the best of cruise ship cuisine by Diana Rubino
TOC where recipes are broken up by ship they were served on-not in any specific order.
Intro about the history of cruising along with pictures of very first vessels of their times.
Each chapter is devoted to one ship and it's menus and recipes and bit of history and where the ship sails.
Sample menus are included from the ships.
Recipes start with a title and brief summary of the dish. List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low sugar and low fat products.
Instructions are given. There is NO nutritional information. Some include servings.
Lots of seasonings and herbs and spices, tasty!
There are NO pictures. Very fancy.
Roasted vegetables would be my choice to make, sounds so good and healthy, colorful.
Tips for certain foods are included at the end.
Information from the cruise lines mentioned are given at the end of the book.
TOC where recipes are broken up by ship they were served on-not in any specific order.
Intro about the history of cruising along with pictures of very first vessels of their times.
Each chapter is devoted to one ship and it's menus and recipes and bit of history and where the ship sails.
Sample menus are included from the ships.
Recipes start with a title and brief summary of the dish. List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low sugar and low fat products.
Instructions are given. There is NO nutritional information. Some include servings.
Lots of seasonings and herbs and spices, tasty!
There are NO pictures. Very fancy.
Roasted vegetables would be my choice to make, sounds so good and healthy, colorful.
Tips for certain foods are included at the end.
Information from the cruise lines mentioned are given at the end of the book.
October 24, 2017
Around The World In 80 Meals by Diana Rubino has to be one of the best cruise ship cookbooks I've ever read! I have been highlighting meal after meal! Dang.. this cookbook, while nice to have on kindle.. I want a physical copy. The recipes all look like they've been given by some of the best chefs the seas have to offer! We love to cruise.. and, I was happy to see some of the dishes that I've actually had on board during various cruises.
The author outdid herself with research, finding menus, recipes, and even included some of the modern sugar free dishes that folks enjoy while cruising! This one.. is a must have cookbook for the true cooking enthusiast!
The author outdid herself with research, finding menus, recipes, and even included some of the modern sugar free dishes that folks enjoy while cruising! This one.. is a must have cookbook for the true cooking enthusiast!
August 10, 2025
I like how the author has a clear table of contents listing the different types of categories, such as Captain's Gala Dinner, Chef's Dinner, etc. I also liked how the author includes pictures of the ships, menu and a bit of information about the types of ship dining. I found the kindle edition formatting to be a bit distracting. The layout, print, font and jagged right column are some areas that could use some improvement, such as page 16 was very hard on the eyes to decipher. Otherwise a good publication. Having tasted a plethora of menus and cuisines at sea as both a passenger and crew member for years, I can attest to the recipes included in this collection.
February 5, 2020
Good recipes well presented marred by poor TOC and no index
Nice recipes clearly presented and not too many but the lack of a detailed table of contents or index greatly reduces its utility as an ebook cookbook.
Nice recipes clearly presented and not too many but the lack of a detailed table of contents or index greatly reduces its utility as an ebook cookbook.
April 11, 2020
Some terrific recipes, including things we have loved on our cruises. Fun reading about the different cruise lines and seeing how they present their menus. No food photos, but the recipes are easy to follow.
December 23, 2017
Interesting
Won't make the bulk of these recipes, but there are a few that sound fairly simple and delicious. As this cookbook was free, there is no reason not to check it out.
Won't make the bulk of these recipes, but there are a few that sound fairly simple and delicious. As this cookbook was free, there is no reason not to check it out.
December 23, 2017
As expected, a lot of fish and seafood recipes, but they were all a little to fancy for my taste. Still, it was a well-written book. The Presidential Section was quite good.
January 7, 2018
Fun book about some of the dinner recipies on various cruise lines. Great if you like to cook, and fun to read if you like to eat, or if you've wondered how your favorite meals were made!
September 23, 2019
Good book. Interesting recipes that are served aboard the ship.
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