acknowledgments

Thanks to my friends and family from far and wide for the support you gave me during the creation of this book. A lot of you didn’t see me for months on end but your messages and calls were greatly appreciated. From Ireland to Canada, Australia, and the U.S., thank you for the moral support.

I had a rock-star team for the book photography that was a joy to work with. Thank you Kate Martindale for the master class in styling. You are a force and my favorite Rose buddy. Thank you to the talented Carla Choy for capturing my foods’ beauty in your photography and for being the sane person on set. Ali Summers, thank you for being a cool and calming presence during the shoot. Thank you Olivia Crouppen for the tremendous hard work you put into this book and for all the help you gave me over the process. I know it wasn’t easy.

To my agent, Maria Ribas, thank you for the hand-holding. I needed it, being a first-time author. You made the process much easier for me to handle. P.S. You are one tough cookie.

To my editor, Stephanie Fletcher, I feel very fortunate for the opportunity to work together with you and the whole HMH publishing team. Thank you for making my dream a reality I’m so proud of.

To my coauthor, Amy Treadwell, every recipe has a story, and thanks to you I was able to tell mine.

I deliberately saved the best for last.

Kevin, without your vision, passion, and incredible hard work there would be no Bigger Bolder Baking. And although I constantly remind you during stressful times that this was all your idea . . . I’m glad it was. Thank you for pushing me, and for your unconditional support and love. I couldn’t have done this without you . . . seriously!! Like not even a little bit . . .

Thank you all,