Edible ingredients are transformed into whimsical happy faces by the expert hand of chef Rudi Sodamin. In this inventive volume, he uses both everyday and luxury foods grapes, apples, chile peppers, salmon roe, caviar, and black truffles, among many other items to craft more than 150 funny faces that are sure to inspire both laughter and wonder. Like a modern Arcimboldo, Sodamin has carefully assembled these images using nothing but food items. Each face is a unique piece of art: vibrant in colour, rich in texture, and constructed in an incredibly imaginative way. This book has a universal appeal that crosses all ages, languages, cultures and food groups. Food Faces makes a great gift for anyone who needs a little lift.

Every year, more than 600,000 passengers climb aboard Holland America's luxury ships and travel the seas in search of new and extravagant adventures. Promising an unforgettable and world-class culinary experience, Holland America has written a cookbook that makes it possible to re-create its magical meals at home. Holland America's Master Chef Rudi Sodamin has compiled more than 100 favorite recipes from each of the line's 14 vessels, offering a comprehensive menu for all times of the day along with elaborate yet easy-to-follow recipes for refreshing drinks and cocktails. From savory Dungeness Crab Cakes with Lime Ginger Sauce to velvety Roasted Shallot and Butternut Squash Soup with Beet Crisps to mouthwatering Wild Mushroom, Spinach, and Feta Cheese Strudel, Sodamin will keep you eating and dining in high style while landlocked. Including a timeline and history of Holland America, "A Taste of Excellence Cookbook" is the perfect cookbook for the lovers of the sea.