Why I Wrote The City Cook

Since launching TheCityCook.com in 2007 I've heard from many people who want to eat better, save money, and make delicious and sophisticated meals at home.

I've seen how so many of you are trying to find a way to put daily cooking into your lives and want a repertoire of meals that are satisfying and fun to cook, eat and serve. You share my commitment to seasonal cooking and sustainable ingredients, you want to be a brilliant grocery shopper, and you want a go-to set of recipes you know you can count on whether it's for a pantry-based weeknight supper or a special holiday meal for family and friends.

I hope this book helps you do all this and more.

Most of all, I wrote The City Cook to help make dining at home both easy and pleasurable—no matter the size of your kitchen or how busy your lives.

Enjoy and let me know what you think,
— Kate