First love were pictures – oh, so YUMMY looking, and they did a wonderful job of tempting me to try… Throughout the summer I often found myself clicking through your recipes just to check out the pictures – no joke. Upon closer perusal, I was so happy to see thorough, clearly written directions (I’m a novice!) – even more encouraging.

I finally tried a few recipes – first, just the sweet (just stuck the slice and bake dough in the fridge, 2nd time to make! My husband actually requested these cookies after the success of my first attempt (chopped up golden raisins the first time, this time with toffee – had no gallon ziplocks, so couldn’t make the espresso shortbread…actually I was down to the very last of my plastic wrap and might have to just drop the chilled dough – Rachel’s comment makes me think this’ll work).

Last night I made your Arroz Con Pollo and followed Nathan’s tips. My husband is Cuban and he REALLY LIKED it. On TOP of that, I’ve been teased about my inability to properly cook rice. Not last night. He asked for MORE! Crazy. Very cool. I so happy last night! Like SO happy. Kind of ridiculous, but true.

Thank you, thank you. I love your style. Your approach and your writing makes cooking less daunting – but even as a novice you make it FUN. Very worthwhile.