Her career as an award-winning teacher, curriculum designer, grant writer and photographer has co-existed with her family and her life in the kitchen. She has raised a remarkable brood of five children and is blessed with thirteen grandchildren and a marriage of 55 years. Over the years, she has entertained vast numbers of family and friends, always following her beloved mantra: “Be clever; prepare quick, healthy, interesting meals and everyone is happy.”

She hopes you’ll fall in love with pressure cooking, just like she did!

Her life-long passion, captured in recipes, stories and supportive suggestions, enfolds whimsically in A Steamy Affair with a Pressure Cooker.