The announcement of a birth is always joyful news and I am here to announce that my new baby, Nigellissima, is born! I am so excited! And unlike many births, this one is pain-free.

I loved every minute of cooking for, writing and photographing Nigellissima and hope you will love it as much as I do. The subtitle of the book is Instant Italian Inspiration and I think that tells you everything: the food is simple, speedy and suffused with my love of Italy. Buon Appetito!