When I wrote 'Fast Food My Way' in 2004, I hoped that my friends would prepare my recipes. Now, more people cook from that book than any other I've written in the past 30 years.

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses their initial hope and intention when writing the book 'Fast Food My Way' in 2004. They had a wish for their friends to use and try out their recipes. However, to their surprise, the book has gained immense popularity, with a wider audience cooking from it more than any of their other books over the last three decades. This highlights the unforeseen success and appeal of the recipes contained within the book, surpassing the author's original expectations.