To Melissa Hartwig, thank you not only for creating and sharing your amazing program and food philosophy with the world, but for trusting and believing in me to be a part of it. My deepest gratitude will always be with you.
To my editor Justin Schwartz, thank you for your guidance and hard work on this project. I’m so grateful for your expertise. It’s pushed me to be better than I was. Thank you for helping create the book I’ve been dreaming of for so long.
To Lisa Grubka and Christy Fletcher at Fletcher and Company, thank you both for all your hard work in putting this project together. Lisa, your guidance and insight on this book have been so valuable, thank you. You guys are rock stars, and I’m so flattered and happy to be part of your collective of authors.
To Brad, my favorite foodie: Your steadfast belief and excitement in what I’m doing means more than you’ll ever know. Thank you for being the partner I always dreamed of and loving every crazy part of me. See you at the French Laundry!
To Mom and Dad, thank you for raising me with the value of healthy eating and always having a home-cooked meal set on the table for us growing up. And thank you, too, for all the time you’ve spent taking care of the girls to give me space to work on this project. I couldn’t have done it without you.
To Beverly Floresca and Annie Bland, you guys have been with me from the start, and your love and unwavering support has meant the world to me. Thank you for being part of my world and for listening to my incessant yammering about all things food, blog, and book.
To my foodie twin, Teresa Langshaw, thank you for being my unofficial recipe tester. May we order the same meal at restaurants for many, many years to come.
To Kristen Boehmer, thank you for always being my sounding board, cheerleader, and confidante. I’m so thankful the universe brought us together and that we can share our journeys with each other.
To all my blogger friends, thank you for being my support system and the best “coworkers” a girl could ask for. Thank you to Anthropologie and my friends at American Heirloom for contributing such beautiful kitchenware to showcase my creations.
And last but not least, thank you to each and every person who has followed my recipes and shenanigans on social media and on my blog. Your comments and questions have fueled my passion, and I am forever thankful for your role in my journey.