The Captain's Table: Life and Dining on the Great Ocean Liners by Sarah Edington
Recalling the allure and excitement of life on board the great ocean liners, this book fully captures the rich creativity of the cuisine and the ultimate in luxury and service. It expertly re-creates some of the classic recipes from the era's first-, second-, and tourist-class dining rooms for today's cook, and includes fascinating anecdotes about their origins. Beautifully illustrated with the original menu cards from which the recipe ideas are taken, this book brings to life the glamour of the cruise liner in its heyday.