Victoria Champagne-Sutherland is the publisher of Spirituality & Health magazine as well as the founder and publisher of ForeWord Reviews, a book-industry review journal recognized for its award-winning content. She holds an M.S.A. from Central Michigan University (thesis pending); a B.A. in communication arts and sciences from Michigan State University, and professional certifications in publishing from various sources including Stanford University, New York University, and Yale University. In addition, Victoria is particularly active in local literacy efforts. Reading, travel, hot yoga, fabulous food, and wine top her list of personal passions.

Mary Ann Esposito is the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series, Ciao Italia, the longest running cooking series on television. She is also author of eleven cookbooks. In academia, Mary Ann holds a master’s degree in food history from the University of New Hampshire. Mary Ann has studied and taught in numerous cooking schools throughout Italy. She received Johnson and Wales University’s Distinguished Author Award and is a regular contributor to Boston  University’s School of Lifelong Learning program and is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier. In 2006, she was granted an honorary doctorate from St. Anselm College for her dedication to teaching and preserving authentic Italian cuisine.

Stephen James, a certified master baker, was executive pastry chef at the Balsams Grand Resort in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, for twenty-one years. During this time, Steve received numerous awards and gold medals for his pastry and bread displays. Chef James joined the Galley Hatch restaurant group in November of 2005 as a bakery consultant. In May 2006, Steve signed on as managing partner of Popovers on the Square in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He is a gifted teacher and has lectured and performed demonstrations both regionally and nationally and is the owner of SJ Consulting, a baking and pastry consulting company.