Mary Yana BurauMary Yana was born in Flint, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan, School of Education, in Ann Arbor. While at the university, she had the opportunity to live in the historical, beautifully decorated, all-female dorm, the Martha Cok Building, where sit-down dinners with waitresses occurred four days a week and tea was served on Friday afternoons. Living in the dorm and having close Friendships with her five Martha Buddies left an impact on her life that has long stayed with her. Mary Yana began her teaching career working in the Flint Community Schools, and then went on to teach parenting, home economics, and cooking classes. She and her husband Brad, a dentist, have raised three children. Sasha (and Dr. Dan Meyer) are parents to Stella, and Dr. Alex (and Amanda Robinson) Burau married in 2019. They all reside in Grand Blanc and work in the Family dental offices. Youngest son, Zach, is the founder of FlyLine, based in Dallas, Texas. In addition to cooking and writing, Mary Yana enjoys traveling, dance, and teaching Pilates at her local fitness gym, Ascension Genesys Health Club. For more information and reading, check out Mary Yana's blog and recipes on Itsagreatdayto.com. Read More Read Less