With thanks to my father, Kevin Bowers, who taught me so much about food and cooking with his unbridled enthusiasm in the kitchen, and to my mother, Mary Bowers, for so much help and for sharing her memories while I was creating this book. My brothers, Brian, Des, and Andrew Bowers, supported me in so many ways, with memories, techniques, and technical help. Particular thanks to Brian for accompanying me on a trip around Ireland, and thanks to John Reid for the use of his cottage in Glengarriff, County Cork (and to Eileen at the Blue Loo who provided advice and good food).
