Ray Templeton has written books and articles on many diverse non-fiction subjects. His articles have been published in "Soaring," an international aviation magazine, and his book on embroidery digitizing has been sold all over the U.S., Australia, Great Britain and Europe. His passion for baking lead to the writing of this book. He owns Redneck Seasonings, that produces and sells jerky, flavored sea salts, pepper powders, caramels, and his newest product, filled chocolates. He lives in northern Idaho with his wife, Karen.