b'thank youNothing worthwhile is ever achieved by a single individual; rather, it is the product of a team that works as a single unit. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone on my whole team at KCTS/Seattle Public Television for all of their help. I am particularly thankful to Nicole Metcalf, my TV producer, and Dave Ko, my director, who helped me craft a beautiful television series featuring great food shots and visual storytelling. My sincere thanks go to Lisa Moore, my book designer, and to the usual suspects, Jay Parikh, Tom Niemi and Don LaCombe, who have helped me enormously in my endeavors. Also, I would like to thank my culinary director, Bridget Charters, for keeping us on track and sane during the filming of our shows. My wife, Nanci, was invaluable in helping me communicate my vision; without her, none of this would exist. The photographs in this book were shot by Therese Frare, and the book was edited with gentle charm by Pat Mallinson.Lastly, I would like to thank all of my family and friends who have supported me in this odyssey. 141'