Marisa Churchill Author Event • Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate

Marisa Churchill spent a decade of her career working in some of San Francisco's most notable restaurants (The Slanted Door, Rubicon, LuLu). She was called “one of the city’s top pastry chefs,” by Michael Bauer, former head food critic of the San Francisco Chronicle. She was a competitor on Top Chef season two, and competed multiple times on Food Network Challenge, where she took first or second place in every challenge. She is the author of two cookbooks Sweet & Skinny and My Sweet & Skinny Life. Her recipes have appeared in numerous culinary publications, 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. Marisa currently writes for Eater and does recipe development for Delish. She’s a member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators). When she isn’t cooking, she’s busy whipping up fun new plots. To learn more visit www.marisachurchill.com

Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate - Sylvie Jones has been dreaming of attending her mom’s alma mater, Brindille School of Culinary Arts and Magic, since she was old enough to reach the stove. Unfortunately, her last name has a horrible stain on it, something that could destroy her dream. So, when Sylvie is given the chance to prove her skills and put an end to the rumors that her mother cheated her way to victory at the most prestigious magical cooking competition, The Golden Whisk, she takes it.