A California native, I live in the Los Angeles area with my husband, Paul, our two young children, a yellow Lab and two tropical birds.

Whenever our schedules allow, we like to head for the hills or the beach for a few days of camping and hiking. When I'm home, you'll often find me in my organic vegetable garden out back. Would you care for a fresh succulent home-grown zucchini? Even with the best advertising, I can't give them away fast enough!