Chef Brian P. McCarthy has been a professional cook for 25 years. While attending culinary college, he and his wife, Karen, began to educate themselves on the dangers of the typical American diet. The McCarthy family lives in Oregon, where they have enjoyed a vegan diet for the past ten years. The McCarthy family will donate ten percent of their royalties to nonprofit agencies dedicated to helping the earth s environment. Brian often makes cooking videos that can be found at Everyday Dish TV.