Why have you taken so long to put out a solo cookbook?

I wanted to be sure that I took the time to do it right, and to do it at the right time. By waiting so many years, I’ve been able to put together a large collection of recipes that I am proud of. Earlier this year, I decided to do the book so that I could share my accomplishments with my family in Thailand, who I never get to see. It was my hope that both my parents, who are very important to me, could see The Island Bistro Cookbook; unfortunately, my father passed away very recently, and I was unable to share it with him.