Kusum Gupta, a graduate from Delhi University, India, has thirty-six years of successful professional career.  She worked in International Business Machines (IBM) in USA for nearly 25 years and retired as Advisory Programmer in 1992.  Besides enjoying with children, grand–children, and gardening, she has also been involved in several community activities.  Her prime interest is finding new ways to cook and promoting a healthy way to live, physically and spiritually.  Kusum expands her love for cooking and balanced lifestyle through writing, education and community involvement such as:

Teaches Indian cooking and gives cooking demonstrations at major events.

Is member of Interfaith Council. Gives classes and presentations on Hindu spirituality.

Organizes India Festival every year, in collaboration with local organizations, to promote multiculturalism.