I would never have done this if it weren't for a whole mess of people who I've subjected to my cooking over anywhere between the past 10 to 20 years. Below are the ones that I owe a huge debt of gratitude to, for their encouragement and feedback over the years. Thank you all.

My folks
My sister and her husband
My brother
Martha
Jim Bowie
Jessica and Peter
Frew
Lisa
Jeff and Denise
Cassia and Pete
Thau and Kirsten
Kristin
Kristin's Mom
Monte and Jamie
Marla
Josh and Hope
Gina
Dr. Crawford