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foreword
I first met Sarah four years ago when she
had just decided to make the jump to
becoming a freelance food writer, stylist
and photographer and was approaching
people in the food industry for work.
A pretty bold move when you don’t have any
formal training or qualifications in cooking,
styling or photography. And here was Sarah,
putting herself up against those who’d been
in the game for decades to work for some of
the best-known food publications in New
Zealand. What stood out to me was that, as
well as being a very talented photographer,
she clearly understood and LOVED food
too – you can tell when a photographer is as
food-obsessed as yourself when they choose
to celebrate the messy, oozy, gooey, crumbly
natural goodness of food instead of striving
to make it look perfect and pretty.
Sarah is what I’d call a ‘triple threat’ in the
food world – someone who excels at three
(usually independent) skills needed to succeed
in their field; she’s the food equivalent of
a performer who can act, sing and dance
at a professional level. Not only are her
photographs amazing, she’s a bloody good
cook who knows how to put flavours together
too! Her style of food is uncomplicated and
unpretentious; simply good food that you
want to eat. Whether you’re feeling a bit
under the weather, in need of a little TLC,
or in celebration mode, the food you’ll find
in this book will make you feel good. Because
that’s what good food does, right? It heals,
it nourishes, it brings people together.
And I can see it doing that for many people
as I read through these pages.
Sarah’s career growth has been amazing to
watch – from an unknown name working
behind the scenes to being one of New
Zealand’s most sought-after food writers
and photographers, and now producing her
own cookbook in the space of a few short
years, is inspiring. It shows what can happen
when you have a little confidence in yourself
and act on your dreams. Congratulations Sarah
on a deliciously beautiful keepsake.
Nadia Lim
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