In the beginning, I bought the book for a good leisure read, but as I got deeper and deeper into this book I became more and more intrigued with the yachting industry! Julie thoroughly covers (from beginning to end) any questions you'd have about … [More]
Yacht Stew Confession: I sucked at napkin folding
![From the 2nd Annual Perfect Setting Tabletop Challenge, presented by Presented by Yacht Next at the 2009 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. 3rd Place Winners in the "Putting on the Ritz" category, Gina Loesby and Sarah Harvey, of M/Y "Zelda."](https://www.workonayacht.com/wp-content/uploads/Stew-table-setting-contest-250x250.jpg)
For yacht stews, the preparation for meal service on a superyacht is a whole art unto itself. The traditional term is mise en place, but Midwestern girls like me prefer to call it “settin’ the table.” Okay, it’s a bit more cumbersome than simply … [More]
Great book!
"I never read a book so fast in my life. This book was so helpful to get a clear understanding on how to get into the yachting industry and becoming a stewardess. My favorite parts are the I Must Confess sections throughout the book (I wish there was … [More]
Bloomington, Indiana Barnes & Noble Book Event with Author Julie Perry and Chief Stew Adrienne Gang of Bravo’s “Below Deck”
![Below Deck's Adrienne Gang and author Julie Perry in Bloomington Indiana - Barnes and Noble for a book signing on Tueday, August 20th from 4-6PM](https://www.workonayacht.com/wp-content/uploads/fbcover-bn-book-signing-event-bloomington-250x250.jpg)
Bloomington, Indiana: Join Chief Stewardess from Bravo TV's Below Deck, Adrienne Gang, and yachting career-guide author, Julie Perry, for a book signing at the Bloomington Barnes & Noble Store! When: Tuesday, August 20th, from 4 p.m. to 6 … [More]
“The Chef and Stewardess Dance” by Victoria Allman, Yacht Chef & Author
![Yacht Chef Stewardess Dance with Below Deck Ben Kat Adrienne - - Story by Victoria Allman](https://www.workonayacht.com/wp-content/uploads/Yacht-Chef-Stewardess-Dance-with-Below-Deck-Ben-Kat-Adrienne-250x250.jpg)
My two favorite books about what "yachtie" life is like, especially from the perspective of working onboard, are by megayacht chef and author, Victoria Allman. I highly recommend checking out either of her two books about being yacht crew: SEAsoned: … [More]
Poached Shrimp with Coconut Butternut Squash Sauce: Recipe from Yacht Chef & Author Victoria Allman
![Recipe from Yacht Chef and Author Victoria Allman: Poached Shrimp with Coconut Squash Sauce](https://www.workonayacht.com/wp-content/uploads/Poached-Shrimp-with-Coconut-Squash-Sauce-250x250.jpeg)
Poached Shrimp with a Coconut Butternut Squash Sauce Recipe contributed by Victoria Allman, Superyacht Chef & Author of SEAsoned: A Chef’s Journey with Her Captain Court Bouillon: 6 cups water 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 2 … [More]