Wall Street Journal Top 10 and New York Times bestselling author. So how did it all begin? What happened before Victoria met Joe and they started their crazy adventure together in Spain? This light, charming memoir is the delightful prequel to Victoria Twead's beloved Old Fools series. Growing up in Dorset, Victoria's childhood springs to life in vivid, often hilarious detail, brimming with warmth, mischief and nostalgia. With photographs and recipes woven throughout, these memories capture the spirit and humour that readers of the Old Fools books have come to love, and offer a unique, heartfelt glimpse into the author's early years.