The Bottom Line
These books are a fun read for foodies and history buffs, alike. They give us a glimpse into the lives of celebrities that you don't often see.
Pros
- Two fascinating collections of menus enjoyed by politicians and other celebrities.
- Related anecdotes create the setting for each menu.
- The collection of celebrities is a diverse mix ranging from presidents to movie stars to athletes.
Cons
- It would have been nice to have some of the recipes from these menus.
Description
- Collections of menus enjoyed by celebrities.
- Some of the menus include black and white illustrations or photos.
- The background for each menu sets the stage for the players involved.
Guide Review - Collectible Meals and Collectible Meals Second Helpings
These two collections of famous menus give us a little peek into a more personal side of celebrity lives - their food preferences. At times the menus are as elaborate as one might expect, at others, much simpler than you'd think. Among the many celebrities in these volumes there are a few infamous menus, too, of famous death row inmates and their final meals. Each menu is preceded by a small history lesson about the celebrity involved, at times giving a taste of the real person behing the public persona. Some of the menus are accompanied by a picture showing the celebrity, thus adding another dimension to these books. It would be fun to host a series of dinner parties based on recreating the menus of your favorite celebrities in these books. However, you'll have to come up with the actual recipes for them yourself.
