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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 641
Fabric Type: 9780767920490
Legal Disclaimer: 076792049X
Maximum Color Depth: Broadway
Metal Type: Broadway
Publisher: 1
Region Code: 352
Total External Bays Free: June 10, 2008
Total Firewire Ports: Broadway
Total Parallel Ports: June 10, 2008
Broadway
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“Saturday was dawning warm, with only a gentle wind under a light blue sky as we got under way. . . . With the motor cut out, I could hear the whispered splash of the sea against the hull as we knifed through the Mediterranean. The calming noise, along with the gentle rocking, lulled me into a Zen calm as I went about preparing the crew’s lunch. . . . By keeping just a couple of miles offshore, we had some beautiful sights to our starboard side: the harbor towns of La Napoule and quaint Théoule-sur-Mer, . . . the sensational coastline of the Corniche de l’Estérel. . . . All of this I could see through the porthole in the galley. . . . Italy was only a week away.”
La Dolce Vita at sea. . .
An alluring, evocative summer voyage on the Mediterranean and into the enchanting seaside towns of France’s Cote d’Azur and Italy’s Costa Bella by a young American chef aboard an Italian billionaire couple’s spectacular yacht.
Having begun his cooking career in some of New York’s and San Francisco’s best restaurants, David Shalleck undertakes a European culinary adventure, a quest to discover what it really means to be a chef through a series of demanding internships in Provence and throughout Italy. After four years, as he debates whether it is finally time to return stateside and pursue something more permanent, he stumbles on a rare opportunity: to become the chef on board Serenity, the classic sailing yacht owned by one of Italy’s most prominent couples. They present Shalleck with the ultimate challenge: to prepare all the meals for them and their guests for the summer, with no repeats, comprised exclusively of local ingredients that reflect the flavors of each port, presented flawlessly to the couple’s uncompromising taste— all from the confines of the yacht’s galley while at sea.
Serenity’s five-month journey starts on the French Riviera, continues along Italy’s western coast to Amalfi, crosses the Tyrrhenian Sea to Sardinia, up to Corsica, and back to St. Tropez for the season-ending regatta. Shalleck captures the glittery Riviera social scene, the distinctive sights and sounds of the unique ports along the way, the work hard/play hard life of being a crew member, and the challenges of producing world-class cuisine for the stylish and demanding owners and their guests. An intimate view of the most exclusive of worlds, Mediterranean Summer offers readers a new perspective on breathtaking places, a memorable portrait of old world elegance and life at sea, as well recipes and tips to recreate the delectable food.
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This is my favorite book recently. It brought back many memories of travels, sailing, and good food. Well written and interspersed with great ideas about food preparation. Amazing what he prepared in the galley of a yacht including the problems of food storage, serving large groups of people, helping with the yacht itself, and fussy owners and guests aboard. It's well worth the read.
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I was absolutely blown away by this book. My wife read it and loved it and handed it me. I didn't read it for months. I thought, 'How interesting can a book about a chef be?' But this book is less about cooking than the personal life of one of Italy's richest couples, who even entertained Prince Charles on their boat one night. The wife is particularly well portrayed and the tension that exists between her and Shellack provides a dynanism that helps keep the narrative interesting. What an incredible ... Read More
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Completely enjoyable, self deprecating, interesting, very well written, exciting and a joy to read. I can only hope that Mr. Shallect will write again soon.
Marie Parker
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This book was recommended by a cousin..her whole family had read it and loved it! If you have ever cruised the Mediterranean it is a can't miss! Also, if you have done any big boat sailing, cooking on board or provisioning, this is a must read! Finally, anyone who loves food will drool through this book and the recipes at the end are delicious and simple! This is making the rounds of my family and friends now!
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I started this book on a Saturday and finished it on a Sunday. I felt like I lived on the boat and tasted the meals. I love reading travelogues of Europe - especially Italy and France - and can honestly say this has been my favorite one. Highly, highly recommend!
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