Oh my. That was what I said when I took off the wrapping paper of one very heavy gift. Anyone who is remotely interested in cooking will know the famed pattern that adorns some of the most famous cook books in the world. Although these are so much more than cook books. They're stories, they're lessons, they're adventures, and they're sharing a glass of wine with Ms Child herself.

I may or may not have teared up a little. Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I promise keep my knife sharp and try do you proud by learning all I can from the beautiful gifts you have sent me. To tell you a secret I've always coveted these books, I wanted to read them back to front but they were always too expensive for someone on minimum wage. You went so above and beyond what you had to, and I am so, so, so, so grateful. If you're ever in New Zealand please let me know, give me page numbers from these gorgeous books and I'll cook you the feast you deserve. Or at least please message me your address so I can send you a proper thank you card!

This is one of the best gifts I have ever received (right up there with the gift of life haha), so thoughtful, generous, and wonderful. I'm surprised I've written so much because I was completely speechless when I got your gift. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.