This was a letter addressed to my Mother: My copies of My Taste of Sicily have just arrived. What a magnificent publication. I have only just flicked through the book as I am going out for an early dinner but the sumptuous recipes look sensational and beautifully illustrated. They have got my taste buds going but it is a little while to dinner so I had better put it down. The photograph of Dominique on the cover is really lovely. How proud you must be. And of course the charming photos of you (and the family) inside. A really impressive book which I will proudly use. Please pass on my congratulations to Dominique. Bernise

Hello Dominique, Just to let you know how much we are enjoying your cookbook. Congratulations Dominique, a true labour of love. I lent my copy to Mrs Anna Barbi – the incredibly energetic 91 yr old who arrived in North Qld with her mother in the 1920’s, aged 8. I thought you might like to know she told me she shed a tear when she started to read your book, it bought back many memories of growing up in Catania and her mother. She is a fantastic cook herself, and still whips up anything in no time at all!! I thought you looked fantastic in the photo they ran in the Sunday Mail U magazine. The article read well (although I disagree with continuing the stereotyping of Sicily with the mafia). I was very interested to hear you will be starting the tours next year. Kind Regards, Santina

Hi Dominique I hope you are well and gearing up for Christmas. Thanks so much for responding to my email. It was so lovely to hear back from you. Sorry for the delay in responding - I've been very busy, however have found time to try five of your delicious recipes!! The absolute "hit" with my family and friends has been the Torta di Cioccolata al Caffe Senza Farina (pg 185). I've cooked this three times and my kids have descibed it as "the best thing I've ever cooked". What high praise. It's beautiful and I've found it quite easy to make. The other hit has been the Frittelle di Tonno e Patate (pg 25). My friends were eating them straight out of the pan at a recent dinner party. The other three recipes I have tried were good but I need a little practice to make them perfect. I've been having a lot of fun with your book and I've been leaving it lying around for my friends to enjoy also. Anyway, I'd best be heading off now. Thanks as always for the inspiration. Take care of yourself and I wish you, your family and friends a very joyous festive season. Buon Natale Liz

Hi Dom Thank you thank you for the book for dad ... He almost got a tear in his eye 🙂 We went to my aunty Ena for Christmas (the place you had dinner when you were in Ingham) and she made dad bring the book up to show everyone ... It's was so special ! All we need now is a book stand for the Butcher Shop so all his customer can see your book and dads recipe 🙂 Hope you had a merry Christmas Lots of love Kayla X P.S. we also scoped a book out for Nonna and she loved it too! She loves you.