The Brun Bear Foundation, a registered charity established by Edwin Lampert, executive editor of Riviera Maritime Media, is pleased to announce the launch of “Mealtimes With My Maritime Friends.” This unique cookbook celebrates the global maritime community while raising funds for important causes.
Featuring 60 inspiring recipes from around the world, contributed by prominent figures in the maritime industry, this book offers a taste of maritime culture alongside the personal stories of its contributors. It is available for purchase in both paperback and Kindle formats.
More than just recipes
Mealtimes With My Maritime Friends is not merely a collection of delicious recipes. Each dish is paired with a personal story or anecdote from a member of the maritime community, offering insight into the diverse cultures and experiences that shape this vital industry.
Featured pioneering maritime personalities include:
- Arsenio Domínguez - Secretary General, International Maritime Organization
- Eman Abdalla - Global Operations and Supply Chain Director, Cargill
- Mark Cameron - Chief Operating Officer, Ardmore Shipping Corporation
- Anna Ziou - Director, Maritime and Regulatory Affairs, Carnival Corporation
- Mikael Skov CEO, Hafnia
- Catrine Vestereng, Senior Vice President and Business Director Tankers, Maritime DNV
- John Rendi, Vice President Global Business Development, Maritec Marine Environmental Services
- Katharina Stanzel, Managing Director, INTERTANKO
From Maria Dixon’s Spanish Tortilla to My Nguyen’s Chicken Curry Wraps and John Rendi’s Thousand-Layers Taro Mooncakes, there is something to tantalise every palate. The book also includes nutritional information and allergen declarations for each recipe, ensuring accessibility for all readers.
A culinary voyage for a cause
These funds will also support the newly launched MarineBEAR Award
This cookbook stands as a testament to the dedication and passion of the maritime community.
All royalties from book sales will be donated to essential community initiatives, medical advancements, marine conservation, and animal welfare causes. These funds will also support the newly launched MarineBEAR Award.
The MarineBEAR Award
The MarineBEAR Award is an annual initiative aimed at enhancing maritime education, promoting research, advancing sustainability, and recognising excellence within the maritime sector.
The award will support to an outstanding conservation technology project focused on marine conservation. This funding can be utilised to purchase new equipment, access critical resources, or support training for projects addressing various marine-related issues.
Championing maritime sustainability
Applications are open to individuals at all stages of project development, from those exploring new ideas
Applications are open to individuals at all stages of project development, from those exploring new ideas to those involved in established projects.
Selection will be conducted by renowned experts in marine conservation, technology, and sustainability, including Dr. Beverley Mackenzie (Director of Marine Environment at BIMCO) and Dr. Olive Heffernan (freelance science journalist and lecturer specialising in ocean and climate science communication).
Book Launch Event
A special launch event will take place on Wednesday, 20th November from 17:30 at the ING offices in London (8-10 Moorgate, Moorgate EC2R 6DA). The event will feature a welcome reception, an art tour, a wine tasting and buffet dinner, a presentation of the cookbook, and a live auction.
This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the book’s launch, meet the contributors, and support the important causes it champions.