This book and just about everything I do is made possible by the unwavering emotional support of Stanley Asbell, my partner in love, life, and most dinners.
Thanks to my editors Ann Treistman and Sarah Bennett, and to my amazing agent, Angela Miller. It takes a team to bring a book into the world.
The beauty of this book is due to the talents of photographer David Schmit and food stylist Bret Bannon, who worked with me to create the images that grace these pages. I can’t say enough about how talented, professional, and fun these guys are.
Thank you to Seton Rossini for the beautiful design. Thanks to the Countryman production team, Devon Zahn and Natalie Eilbert, and to Devorah Backman, Countryman’s publicist.
I’d also like to thank Erik Riese, who generously loaned me his gorgeous handmade bowls for several of the photos, including: Three Sisters Bowl (page 84), Lemongrass-Poached Scallops and Veggie Brothy Bowl over Whole-Wheat Noodles (page 119), Indonesian Noodle Bowl with Boiled Egg and Creamy Cashew Dressing (page 72), Cure a Cold Brothy Bowl (page 116), Quick Pho Broth-Poached Shrimp and Vegetables over Rice (page 115), Buckwheat and Seared Cabbage with Braised Squash Chunks and Smoked Almonds (page 61), and Multigrain Polenta with Pesto Eggs and Kale (page 38). Check him out on Etsy: www.etsy.com/people/santaerik.
Eternal thanks to my father, Larry Calhoun, for creating the handmade platters and bowls that appear in the photos for Black Rice Bánh Mì Bowl with Quick Pickled Veggies and Five-Spice Seitan or Chicken (page 128), Paleo Cauliflower Tabouli Deluxe with Peppers, Carrots, Cashews, and Lemon-Mint Dressing (page 133), Soft Polenta with Roasted Smoky Chickpeas, Grape Tomatoes, Chard, and Creamy Basil Sauce (page 91). I owe him so much.
Profuse thanks to my recipe testers, Melodie Bahan, Lisa Genis, and Kristine Vick, who were kind enough to try the recipes out and serve them to their family members. The feedback was invaluable.
Bob’s Red Mill generously provided some fantastic grains for our recipe testing, and I can vouch that they are a brand that can be counted on for top-quality grains for all your bowls.