Mya Atkinson is the writer, recipe developer, photographer, and food stylist behind her successful cookbooks. What she loves most about her job is the human connection that food sparks. Her recipes are a true celebration of food itself. The author believes that Food plays a tremendous role in our daily lives. In its basic form, food nourishes us, sustains us, and fuels us; it's what keeps our minds focused and attentive and our bodies running smoothly. But food is so much more than that. Food is how we celebrate and spend time with our families and friends and how we express our culture and traditions. Ultimately, food is what keeps us healthy and energetic.