“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants!”—Sir Isaac Newton
When I think of all the people who helped get me here, they are many and I am so very grateful. I wish to acknowledge:
Chef Peter Reinhart of Johnson & Wales University for giving me my first food writing opportunities. I hope I have made you proud.
Martha Hopkins of Terrace Partners, my agent, for believing in me and for her patience throughout the proposal writing process.
Dianne Jacob, writing coach extraordinaire, who was an incredible sounding board for helping me refine my book concept.
Michelle Branson and Gibbs Smith for taking a chance on a newcomer.
Nancie McDermott, Sandra Gutierrez, Jamie Schler, and Jill O’Connor for their never-ending friendship, support, and encouragement…I love you all!
South Carolina Living Magazine and Bella Magazine for providing a platform for me to share my culinary knowledge with readers in South Carolina and beyond. I have enjoyed every minute.
Mark Boughton and Teresa Blackburn for your photography and styling genius. You made this book beautiful.
Lynne Chappell of Chappell Farms for being a “champion” of my book from the inception, and your willingness to share your family’s story and recipe. I appreciate you.
Yonce “Big Smile” Peaches for the many hours of consultation, tours of their peach processing facility, and photo opportunities in their peach orchards. I am most grateful.
My husband, Dan, who never doubted for one moment that I could accomplish this goal. And for being my biggest cheerleader every step of the way.
Finally, my faithful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Sir Winston, who spent hours napping on my lap while I wrote this book.
