Today I have a different kind of visitor to my blog. Please welcome Diana Rubino and her book, Around The World in 80 Meals. I've never been on a cruise or eaten cuisine meals before, so this was pretty interesting to me. So, tell us, Diana, about how this book came to be! ![]() I went on my first cruise at age 40, which many people used to consider young for cruising. Not so much any more. Cruises come in many varieties, to fit budgets, tastes, and age groups. After that first cruise of the Eastern Mediterranean, “Cradles of Civilization” on the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Dream, my husband and I were hooked. If you ask fifty people what they consider the best thing about a cruise, you’ll get at least fifty answers…unpacking only once in the cabin of your floating hotel, waking up in a new exotic port each day, the leisure, the pampering, the shows, the shore excursions…and of course the cuisine. Cruise lines employ top-notch chefs who create exotic gourmet meals, from fresh ingredients, catering to every palate and need: vegan, diabetic, low sodium, gluten free…and the sky’s the limit if you want to indulge to your heart’s desire and gain that average two-pounds-a-day on your cruise. But why should anyone only be able to indulge in these delectable delights if cruising the seas? Those of us who love to cook and enjoy gourmet cuisine should be able to create meals from cruises of the past in our own kitchens. I searched for seven menus of 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. I found recipes for each item on the seven menus, from appetizers to entrées to desserts, cocktails and pre-dinner aperitifs. I devoted a chapter to each day of the ‘fantasy cruise’ introducing each ship and explaining where it is located, with information about each cruise line and its chefs. The main focus is on the dinner menu followed by recipes for recreating every delectable morsel. The result is AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MEALS, THE BEST OF CRUISE SHIP CUISINE. Wanting to appeal to the casual cruise passenger as well as gourmet cooks, I included a chapter about the history of cruising, and wrapped it up with extras, helpful hints, and cruise contact info. I’ve tried many of the recipes and am happy to say they turned out very well. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MEALS is available from Amazon: http://amzn.to/2h20jsG Visit me at www.dianarubino.com My blog: www.dianarubinoauthor.blogspot.com My FB author page: www.facebook.com/dianarubinoauthor on Twitter @DianaLRubino
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10/12/2017 11:45:35 am
I bought this book! Have not had a chance to dive into the recipes yet.
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What an interesting concept for a book! I've only been on one cruise a handful of years ago. It was an "80's rock band cruise" lol. The schedule was jam packed with bands, so most of the guests ate quickly at the buffet section to avoid missing much of the show(s).
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10/13/2017 05:28:15 am
How very cool, Diana! I went on a cruise many years ago and discovered that I get waaaaay more seasick than I had expected! I spent every minute the ship was moving lying in bed. My sister (my cruise partner) would skip down from the lido deck to feed me little tidbits. Once we landed in Bermuda (paradise!), I was fine. On the way back, I got a shot in the infirmary before we set sail for home, and it wasn't quite so bad. Thank goodness for the patches and other medications available today! Your book might be the perfect gift for my sister to remember our adventure! I'm going to check it out. :-)
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10/13/2017 07:29:59 am
This is a great cookbook, Diana!
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