Introduction

For Christine and Adrienne Love, Mom

I am forever indebted to my wonderful family and friends for supporting me while writing, cooking and photographing this book. Thank you for your prayers, for cooking with me, for testing my recipes and for your belief in me. To Juan and Alta Zuniga, thank you for raising me with faith and fearlessness. To Johnny and Danny, thank you for being such supportive brothers. To my husband, Skip, who says that I love a ‘project’, thank you for cheering me on and putting up with me throughout this project.