Cookbook

"Cooking For The Captain", a family recipe collection by Melanie Gideon, was released in October 2007.

This collection of 130 recipes has many of the delicious and hearty menu items that the bed and breakfast is praised for. There is stuffed french toast with peaches and pecans, or the avocado fiesta egg scramble. Plus, there are Melanie's German Family traditions, such as homemade noodle dishes, that are unique and tasty.

This cookbook includes appetizers, breads, noodles, soups, main courses, seafood (especially many ideas for fresh fish), sauces, snacks and desserts. The yummy cookies and delicious pies are a highlight.

"Cooking For the Captain" includes background pages with photographs and recipe notes that make it a fun cookbook to browse. These give insight into the care and love behind these recipe traditions. The book honors daughters, mothers, grandmothers, fathers and others who pass on cooking traditions.

Cookbook author, Melanie, is a "culinary wizard", Great Destinations Monterey Bay, 2005

"The book is more than just a collection of appetizing menu suggestions, it adds anecdotes and tidbits about her family that make it more interesting." Register Pajaronian, Oct. 2007

"[The cookbook] proffers some intriguing and tasty sounding options. " and "People ask for this scone - nestled perfectly someplace between heavy and light, worthy of worship..." Feast Section, Monterey County Weekly, Oct. 2007

Order the cookbook online by clicking the "Buy Now" button or you can call 831-633-5550. Books cost $14.50 (includes tax) plus shipping.