Terry Thompson-Anderson is a professional chef, cookbook author, culinary instructor and restaurant consultant. She has written three previous cookbooks, including the award-winning Texas on the Plate, a celebration of Texas food and wine.. 

She is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the Southern Foodways Alliance, and Les Dames D’Escoffier International.  Terry’s passion for great flavors and fresh foods was the impetus for compiling this adventurous romp through the culinary offerings of the Texas Hill Country. 

She lives in Fredericksburg with her husband Roger.  Together they tend an herb garden and grow a wide variety of chiles and heirloom tomatoes.