Michaele Boncaro is the creator of this cookbook who, at great peril, allowed Ellen and Sarah Matloff to write her bio. She has been an important part of the Matloff household since the eighties when she coached her sister Danielle, and Sarah in little league softball. Michaele was integral in taking photographs of the team in her role as an award-winning photographer for the Finger Lakes Times. Shel got to know the entire Matloff family, she and Martha became fast friends, sharing affinities for cooking, reading, handwork, and giving each other a hard time. She shared countless meals with the Matloffs, attended both Ellen and Sarah’s high school and college graduations, and traveled with the family to Wyoming. In addition to being a highly skilled photographer, Shel is one of the most talented artists we know, excelling at everything from painting to digital design and art. We feel so fortunate that she devoted her time and talents to creating this beautiful book in memory of our Mom.