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Dining with Divers: Tales from the Kitchen Table Volume 1
For many divers, the next best thing to being underwater is talking about being underwater. And there is no better occasion for this, than when sitting enjoying a meal together with diving friends. In Dining with Divers – Tales from the Kitchen Table, Simon Pridmore and David Strike invite an international cast of divers to join them at their metaphorical table to share a favourite recipe and the story of a memorable dive.
The personalities who contributed to this project are a cross-section of the professional scuba diving world. Simon and David knew that divers generally love to eat but they didn’t expect to find that so many had such impressive culinary skills. The dishes they propose vary from cookouts to curries, from Thai salad to Flemish stew and from jellied eels to vegan there really is something for everyone. The personal accounts of underwater adventure range from discoveries of unknown shipwrecks to exploration in iceberg alley and encounters with big each dive is a delight.
You won’t know whether to keep this book in the kitchen or on the bedside table.
”It’s great reading! Written as if the diver is telling the tale around the dinner table to friends. As a diver, I’m also inspired to visit some of the dive sites featured and see for myself. The recipes I love because they are “home cooking”: dishes that “normal” people would like to have a go at making.” Penelope Williams Executive Chef and Owner of Bali Asli Restaurant
”From the first nail-biting story of up-close encounters with crocodiles to the last heart-warming description of how to make Pecan and Pear Bread by first growing a pear tree, Dining with Divers had me hooked from the first dip. Simon Pridmore and David Strike honour their fellow divers in this uplifting compilation of stories from the depths and recipes shared, making it not only a good read but a book to be revisited again and again.” Monica Tindall – Editor, The Yum List
”Anyone who has ever sat around a table with a bunch of divers, right after they get out of the water, will know that the word "dining" is something of a misnomer. "Gorging" would be better description of the vast, rapid intake of calories taking place. Divers DO love their food, and this book harnesses their passion for both the water and culinary worlds. This compilation of exploits underwater and at the stove stands tall amongst the many books by and about divers - as something entertaining, useful and memorable. Well done!” Rainer Sigel, Founder of Asian Diver Magazine and now co-owner of Churrasco Phuket Steakhouse
The personalities who contributed to this project are a cross-section of the professional scuba diving world. Simon and David knew that divers generally love to eat but they didn’t expect to find that so many had such impressive culinary skills. The dishes they propose vary from cookouts to curries, from Thai salad to Flemish stew and from jellied eels to vegan there really is something for everyone. The personal accounts of underwater adventure range from discoveries of unknown shipwrecks to exploration in iceberg alley and encounters with big each dive is a delight.
You won’t know whether to keep this book in the kitchen or on the bedside table.
”It’s great reading! Written as if the diver is telling the tale around the dinner table to friends. As a diver, I’m also inspired to visit some of the dive sites featured and see for myself. The recipes I love because they are “home cooking”: dishes that “normal” people would like to have a go at making.” Penelope Williams Executive Chef and Owner of Bali Asli Restaurant
”From the first nail-biting story of up-close encounters with crocodiles to the last heart-warming description of how to make Pecan and Pear Bread by first growing a pear tree, Dining with Divers had me hooked from the first dip. Simon Pridmore and David Strike honour their fellow divers in this uplifting compilation of stories from the depths and recipes shared, making it not only a good read but a book to be revisited again and again.” Monica Tindall – Editor, The Yum List
”Anyone who has ever sat around a table with a bunch of divers, right after they get out of the water, will know that the word "dining" is something of a misnomer. "Gorging" would be better description of the vast, rapid intake of calories taking place. Divers DO love their food, and this book harnesses their passion for both the water and culinary worlds. This compilation of exploits underwater and at the stove stands tall amongst the many books by and about divers - as something entertaining, useful and memorable. Well done!” Rainer Sigel, Founder of Asian Diver Magazine and now co-owner of Churrasco Phuket Steakhouse
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 16, 2018
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About the author
Simon Pridmore
42 books13 followersSimon Pridmore writes scuba diving books, travel guides and biographies. Originally from the UK, he has lived in the Asia-Pacific region for over 40 years and has spent a considerable portion of that time on the move, both overland and underwater.
As well as his books, Simon has written hundreds of magazine articles on diver training and travel. He also speaks at dive and travel conferences all over the world.
Writing as S J Pridmore, Simon has also written an acclaimed novel, May the People Know I'm Here?
He and his wife, Sofie, currently live among the outlying islands of Hong Kong, but spend a lot of time exploring other places, trying (but failing so far) to find a cure for their itchy feet.
As well as his books, Simon has written hundreds of magazine articles on diver training and travel. He also speaks at dive and travel conferences all over the world.
Writing as S J Pridmore, Simon has also written an acclaimed novel, May the People Know I'm Here?
He and his wife, Sofie, currently live among the outlying islands of Hong Kong, but spend a lot of time exploring other places, trying (but failing so far) to find a cure for their itchy feet.
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June 26, 2018
Good collection of dive stories from some very big names in the industry, though a handful of stories were subpar, one was short to the point that the editors fleshed it out with additional information about the dive site. Lots of intriguing recipes as well. Overall this was an enjoyable read.
July 1, 2024
I was surprised to see when this book was published: it feels much older. The cast of characters reads like a who's who of diving- including pioneers in many areas, but the episodes they describe are sometimes from quite a while ago, and are fairly brief. The photos look old, and the format didn't really work on my Kindle, though was ok on an iPad. I wasn't really tempted by any of the recipes, though after diving I know you get so hungry that you scarf down anything in sight. Probably more so after a particularly epic experience. Summary: a bit disappointing after reading some of this other books.
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