Marisa Churchill spent a decade of her career working in some of San Francisco's most notable restaurants, was a competitor on Top Chef season two, and competed multiple times on Food Network Challenge. She is the author of two cookbooks Sweet & Skinny and My Sweet & Skinny Life. Her recipes have appeared in almost every culinary publication, from Food & Wine to Epicurious. Her recipes have also been featured in Oprah.com, Women's Health, and on numerous TV shows: The Talk, Access Hollywood, Hallmark's Home & Family, and more.
""A delicious treat of a novel, sparkling with whimsy and heart. You'll devour this like your favorite dessert."" --Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author ""This story brought back the intensity, camaraderie, and fire of high-stakes kitchens with a whimsical twist. A feast for the senses and a celebration of imagination, and the inspiring and delightful magic of food."" --Chef Hubert Keller, Resident Judge on Top Chef, Just Desserts, and host of Secrets of a Chef on PBS ""Culinary magic, family secrets, and the fierce drive to forge your own destiny. Churchill has whipped up a crowdpleasing hit!"" --Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series ""A delicious romp through a mysterious world of culinary magic. Marisa, an accomplished chef in her own right, has crafted a heart-racing adventure, full of fantastical ingredients and powerful characters, for food and fantasy lovers of all ages. I couldn't put it down!"" --Gail Simmons, Top Chef Judge and author of Bringing It Home