Sally Steinborn

Culinary marvel turned author, Sally Steinborn brings her flair and expertise to her debut novel Haute Cuisine Hell. Her blend of creativity and meticulous consideration for the written word lends a unique perspective to her work. Sally earned a BS in Journalism and an MA in Education.

While living in San Francisco, she owned two restaurants, and later went on to teach culinary arts for over 25 years. Although this is her first novel, she has always had a passion for writing.

When she isn’t busy tapping away at her keyboard, you might find Sally in the kitchen drafting up new recipes or taking her dog Izzie for a walk along the beach.

From My Kitchen & Keyboard

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Training for the Big Swim

I will be swimming for a few 30-minute sessions in open water this August. The St. Clair River, to be exact, one the fastest flowing rivers in the world. The river forms part of the international boundary between Canada and the United States. The river is an essential part of the Great Lakes Waterway system. The shipping channels permit cargo vessels to travel between the upper and lower Great Lakes.

Swimming with the Freighters

My childhood friend and descendant of the Edmund Fitzgerald clan signed up to swim leg 16 of the 411-mile relay in the Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim scheduled to begin in July of 2025.

The challenge intrigued me, and in August of 2024 I added my name to the waiting list and convinced my neighbor Ed to add his name too.

The History of the Edmund Fitzgerald Ship

When I taught culinary arts to high school students, I was surprised by their lack of knowledge concerning our mitten state. I learned as time moves forward, what I may consider a relevant event in my life has gone unnoticed by newer generations.

Edmund Fitzgerald 50-year Anniversary Swim Relay

I grew up on Lake Huron. One could rightfully assume my water skills would be close to Michael Phelps’ level, since I had easy access to the lake my entire childhood. But I was more of a dunker than a swimmer. I enjoyed the sun, rolled in the sand and floated on the water, but swimming was not in my genes.