The Author

Those close to me are well aware that I have adored cooking ever since I was a little girl. Being a mother to five beautiful children has only allowed my passion for cooking to grow and flourish.

After receiving many generous compliments over the years, which have both humbled and inspired me, I thought I would ‘pay it forward’ and share my recipes in the hope that it might do some good. I always thought that if I were to set about penning my much-loved recipes to paper, it would be for a good cause. There really is no better motivation than charity, which is how ‘A Feast For Friends’ came to life.

To offer readers more variety and in the spirit of love and community, I decided to make this book a truly communal and collaborative effort. I invited my close family and friends to join me in producing a collection of our signature recipes, the proceeds of which would go to charity. I am forever grateful that my proposed venture was met with such positivity and endless support.

So, full of enthusiasm, we began our challenging but enjoyable journey, full of energetic sessions to select and perfect the various recipes.

I hope that in sharing my knowledge and passion for food and cooking with you, that you too will spread the joy of creating and enjoying good food with friends old and new, both near and far. I hope you enjoy this culinary journey, and I would like to thank you for being a part of this deliciously worthwhile cause.