Joy Papini grew up in the kitchen, cooking with her family, and now she is passing that tradition on to her son, Marco. Her love of reading and cooking with Marco led to the creation of her first book, Marco the Little Chef Makes Macaroni and Cheese. In the kitchen and her book, Joy shares her passion for cooking and teaching about the origins of the ingredients that go into the great dishes she passes along to her family. Joy lives in Virginia with her husband, David, and son, Marco.