Special thanks to Millie and Gemma for helping to prep the most delicious food on shoot days, to Chef Rachel at Le Gavroche for testing the recipes, Cristian for his enthusiasm behind the lens, and Edwina my PA for finding the gaps in my diary and somehow managing to read my scribbled notes! Also to Miranda for her expert eye, Polly for the delightful props, and Jinny for helping me put the recipes into words.
I’d also like to thank to everyone at Orion, particularly publisher Amanda Harris and creative director Lucie Stericker, for having faith in French food.
Last but not least, thank you to Lilly Mandarano (www.thesupersparrow.com) for lending us her beautiful ceramic dishes for the food shoots.