Julie Le Clerc is a former cafe owner and chef turned author, magazine food editor, TV cook and photographer. She presents TV3's popular Cafe Secrets cookery show, is an award-winning author of 14 previous recipe books, and travels the world writing, learning and teaching about food. She is well-known for creating stylish, innovative flavours and uncomplicated recipes you can rely on: ‘My cooking is partly inspired, partly invented, but essentially based on fresh, natural, accessible ingredients cooked well to deliver honest, vibrant tastes that are simply made to be shared.’