First and foremost, I’d like to thank my family. My wife, Lael, whom I adore, thank you for your unwavering love and support. My daughters, Gabriella and Michela, thank you for enduring so many pasta meals. It is a joy to cook for and with you. I will always be grateful to my parents for their inspiration. The taste memories of my childhood have shaped the way I cook.
My agent, David Black, thank you for your support, encouragement, and most importantly for your friendship.
Luisa Weiss, my editor, thank you for the enthusiasm with which you embraced this project.
