Thanks

I owe a debt of gratitude, love, and probably more than a few batches of cookies to:

Mum – for cleaning up after me for longer than I deserve and for loving me far more than I can comprehend

Dad – for his unconditional love, for his great hugs, and for slicing fruit for me from infancy to adulthood

Alex - for being the best.  What more could I ask for?

Talia – for enjoying everything, and I mean everything, that I’ve ever cooked or crafted, and for the example of a life lived with gusto and laughter

Joaninha - for enthusiastic support whenever I needed or wanted it, and for excellence in blogging, writing, and friendship

The writing group – for surrounding me with an abundance of literary talent, for giving me a forum to expose my writing for the first time, and for laughing at all the right places

All my family – for feeding me on a steady diet of love and delicious food

All my friends – because your company makes my table and my heart complete

And to you, dear reader – thank you for joining me.