Alison Malone Eathorne (centre) is a freelance travel and food writer andhas contributed to various publications including Western Livingand BC Home. Hilary Malone (right) has worked as a special events cookand caterer and is also a regular contributor to West Coast publications. Lorna Malone (left) has been sailing for over thirty years andhas participated in the Van Isle 360° International Yacht Race, atwo-week circumnavigation of Vancouver Islandthe challenge ofplanning meals for the crew of eight helped to inspire her first book, Sea Salt. Christina Symons is a professional freelance writer and photographer specializing in garden, food and lifestyle topics. She has contributed to numerous publications including the Vancouver Sun, Globe & Mail, Coast Reporter, GardenWise, BC Business, Canadian Family, Style at Home, Canadian House & Home and BC Home. As the Good Taste (food and entertaining) and Home Front (décor and design)columnist for TVWeek magazine, Christina reaches over 370,000 readers per week.