Mary Rose Quigg is a bestselling author with over 500,000 copies of her books in print. She raised five children in Co. Cork, Ireland while working as a cook in several restaurants. Over the years she accumulated a collection of hints and tips from friends and family, especially her mother. She is also the author of 1,001 Gardening Tips & Tricks, 1,001 Country Living Tips & Tricks, and 1,001 Home Remedies. Over a decade ago she moved with her husband and two children to France where they run a busy restaurant in the picturesque countryside.