Nicola Graimes is an award-winning writer specializing in nutritional health, vegetarian cooking, and food for children. A former editor of Vegetarian Living magazine, she has written more than 30 books. For Ryland Peters & Small she has also written The Salad Bowl. Nicola lives in Brighton, UK. Cathy Seward is a home economist with over 30 years experience in the profession. A specialist in product development within the housewares and consumer goods industry, she is a slow cooker expert. She lives in Surrey, UK.