INTRODUCTION

Finally we are here. You and I are together and about to cook!

Making this book has been a real process and a massive learning curve for me but I can assure you the results are amazing. I’m excited that people are going to be making my food and hopefully they’re going to love it and tell me all about it (that’s why I’ve included all the links to my social media — please share what you think). But what I’m most excited about is the fact that I get to share some of my best food memories with you — my stories and photos, places I have travelled and the special people who have influenced and made an impact on my life in one way or another.

For me, food is all about evoking different feelings, memories and creating nostalgia. This book is full of the recipes I love and the food I enjoy sharing with my friends and family. Most of the dishes are simple to create and all have fresh, punchy flavours. Some of the recipes I’ve included have bonus material, hints and tips that take you behind-the-scenes on my shoot and give you some pointers on cooking your favourite recipes from the book.

Give a few of these recipes a go and create some memories of your own, and remember:

LIVE LIFE, EAT WELL, TRAVEL FAR …