A little of then.
A little of now.

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Debra grew up with the influence of her grandmother and the encouragement of her mother. In that kitchen, there was room to explore herbs, spices, and oils—and to learn that a cooking mistake did not have to be a disaster.

Start with what’s in the pantry.

One of the ideas she carried with her was simple: a meal can begin with what you already have. Cooking is a chance to be curious, to make something nourishing, and to enjoy the people around your table.

Family traditions. Fresh inspiration.

Cooking at Top of the World draws on Southern, Northern, and Mediterranean traditions. Debra describes that mix as a little of then and a little of now: familiar flavors with room for new influences.

Her collections reflect that same spirit, from the humor of Ladies Separate Your Bananas to the holiday warmth of Christmas Cooking with “The Claus.”

A kitchen with room to explore.

Herbs, spices, and oils have long been part of Debra’s curiosity about food. Her mother encouraged her to explore the cooking world rather than be afraid of it. That early freedom is reflected in the variety of her books: practical meals, baking, holiday treats, and the occasional spirited ingredient.

The names bring out another part of her personality. Ladies Separate Your Bananas is playful before you even open it. Christmas Cooking with “The Claus” gives the holidays their own place on the shelf. Tempt Your Palate invites you in through the comforting side of cooking—fresh bread, casseroles, and dessert.

A book for the way you like to cook.

Some readers will come for familiar family favorites. Others will be drawn to a theme or an ingredient they have never tried. The collection leaves room for both: a little of the old, a little of the new, and an invitation to enjoy the process.

“I hope you enjoy the recipes in this book as much as I’ve enjoyed making them and sharing them with you!”— Debra, from her author’s introduction