TO BROOKE, MY HUSBAND
Thank you for putting up with and loving my workaholic ways. Thank you for being so understanding of my lack of time to socialize, relax and spend time together throughout this book-writing process. Thank you for being the most amazing father to Indyanna and spending all of your time off with her so I could cook, write and research. Thank you for testing every recipe in this book and providing honest feedback. Mostly, thank you for always being supportive and having complete faith in my ability to succeed.
TO EDA, MY MOM
Thank you for being my sous-chef, my prep cook, my dishwasher, my nanny. This book could have never happened without your tremendous amounts of help and support. I love you, mom!
TO INDYANNA, MY DAUGHTER
Thank you for being you—an extremely curious and independent little person! Some of my favorite moments as a mother have been glancing over from the kitchen and observing how enthralled you are in your play. You have taught me the true importance of living life presently. You are the happiest person I know. I have no doubt that you will grow up to do great things.
TO TARYN, MY DEAR FRIEND
Thank you for more-than-gently nudging me, some might call it pressuring me, to start my blog. Without your encouragement, I wouldn’t be doing what I love today. Thank you for the many heart-to-hearts about life, careers and following our passions. You have been one of my biggest inspirations!
TO CHRIS KRESSER
Thank you for all that you do. I would not be doing this project if it were not for your practice and your investigative medicine approach. Before working with you, I spent a decade in doctors’ offices to no avail. I cannot thank you enough for helping me regain my health and, in turn, my passion for cooking!
TO AMY KUBAL
Thank you for being such a fantastic partner on this project, as well as on my previous cookbook. I have learned so much through our exchanges. You really are the best!
I have learned so much from your blog, your podcast and our email exchanges. Your blog posts are what encouraged me to extend my Paleo lifestyle from my kitchen to my skin care and beyond. I am so inspired by the business you have built around educating and helping others. I adore the enthusiasm, passion and wit that you bring to the Paleo community. I am so honored that you agreed to write the foreword to my book. Thanks a million!
TO WILL KIESTER AND THE PAGE STREET PUBLISHING TEAM
Thank you for the opportunity to write this cookbook and share my culinary creations and my passion for healthy living with others. And thank you for guiding me through the book-writing process.
TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Thank you for the overwhelming love, support and encouragement you have provided. Thank you for being understanding of my absence throughout this process. I look forward to spending more time with you and sharing healthy meals!
TO THE VGN BLOGGERS
Thank you for the inspiration, motivation and support. The community you’ve provided has made the grueling process of writing a book while balancing all of my many other life responsibilities much more pleasant. I have learned a tremendous amount from all of you. Every day, I am motivated and inspired by you to keep following my passions.
TO MY BLOG READERS
Thank you so much for following my story and my adventures in the kitchen! Receiving emails and kind notes from you when I am overwhelmed, stressed and feeling like a chicken with my head cut off reminds me why I love doing what I do.