Chef Marisa Churchill

Marisa Churchill is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and continued her studies in advanced pastry skills at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Her work has appeared on Food Network, in Food & Wine, and Oprah.

“Culinary magic, family secrets, and the fierce drive to forge your own destiny. Churchill has whipped up a crowdpleasing hit!”

— Soman Chainani,
New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series.

“This story brought back the intensity, camaraderie, and fire of high-stakes kitchens with a whimsical twist. A feast for the senses and a celebration of imagination, and the inspiring and delightful magic of food.”

— Chef Hubert Keller,
Resident Judge on Top Chef Just Desserts, and host of Secrets of a Chef on PBS.

“A delicious treat of a novel, sparkling with whimsy and heart. You’ll devour this like your favorite dessert.”

— Dhonielle Clayton,

New York Times bestselling author of the Conjureverse series.

“Secrets, Spells & Chocolate is a delicious romp through a mysterious world of culinary magic, and intrigue! Marisa, an accomplished chef in her own right, has crafted a heart-racing adventure, full of fantastical ingredients and powerful characters, for food and fantasy lovers of all ages. I couldn’t put it down!”

— Gail Simmons,

Food Expert, Top Chef Judge, and Author of Bringing It Home.

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