I have never lived in poverty. I have never had to wonder where my next meal would come from, or to give up my own meal so that a child could eat. I’m not unduly wasteful in my cooking, but I’m certainly conscious that I can use ingredients which are beyond the reach of many families, and the cost of a night out (when we can do that again) would pay for a week’s food – if not more – for many people. I enjoy my food and wine, and I enjoy sharing them with others. I hope that through compiling and sharing these recipes, I can make a small contribution to redressing the balance, and I thank you for your help in that.