Australian cook and food writer Sophie Ruggles took a leap of faith in 2003 when she moved to Spain to work as a chef and polish her rather wanton language skills - and accidently opened EMU Bar, her own and Barcelona.s first Australasian eatery. Almost a decade on, Sophie has swapped the steamy bustle of EMU Bar for her chatty kitchen counter where she provides informal cooking classes for visitors to Barcleona looking for a hands on food experience of the local cuisine. Sophie has published two other recipe books: Eat GST Free! Choice Books, 2001; Suddenly Cooking - real food made real easy, Casera Publications, 2010. As well as writing and teaching about food, her other passions are food photography, travel and long lunches. www.sophieruggles.com
