Michelle Anderson

My relationship with books started early, and my reading addiction was a family joke. As a child, I loved to be sent to my room as punishment because I could read in peace. I did all tasks with a book in my hand, from vacuuming to gardening to eating. It was no surprise University consisted of a Rhetoric and Professional Writing degree because, you know, books! ​Due to limited jobs when I got out of school, I worked as a chef while writing on the side. This combination continued for 22 years as I climbed the ladder to executive chef in several regions in North America and the Middle East. ​I switched careers in my forties to get out of the kitchen. I continued to write as a Regional Sales Manager and Economic Development Officer, sometimes applying my skills to grants, business plans, and website development. Finally, my writing “side job” required over 12 hours a day, so I dropped my “real” job to focus on my true passion. My cookbooks are a culmination of decades of experience working hands on with exceptionally talented people, learning and laughing along the way. ​