From Tessa...

This is my chance to thank all of you who, knowingly or unknowingly, helped me to make this book by showering me with inspiration, courage and recipes. To Giovanni and my mice, Yasmine and Cassia, for always filling me with new hope and ideas. To George, Sipi, Tanja and Nicholas for their unwavering support and friendship. To my perfect Italian ‘grandparent’ cooks (the type that I always search for along my trails), Mario and Wilma Neri, who still amaze me with their readiness to help, no matter what nationality is cooking.