In our book, we help spread the message of family time in the kitchen, the heart of the home.

We really think that cooking is a life skill. Home ec is not really taught in the schools anymore, but it's important to learn the basics, the nuts and bolts of cooking, and be familiar with the kitchen.

We e-mailed her (Martha Stewart) and told her she had changed women's lives with entertaining and we feel really passionate about what we do.

The dates have been discussed with Ms Ching's family in Canada to help in their arrangements to travel to Australia.

I almost had a heart attack. But I was home in time for supper.

I've been organizing these kinds things for a while now, and every time we need help, the Home Builders Association is always right there.