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Melissa Mayer has won many accolades both locally and nationally. She earned a national appearance on the Food Network in 2007, competing on Food Network Challenge and receiving a bronze for her efforts. The episode appears frequently on the Food Network to this day. In 2007, in addition to the Food Network, she appeared in all things media � several networks, magazines, websites and community functions. She was named one of �Top 5 Chefs to look for in the nation� by 944�s National Food Issue in November 2007. She also won 1st place in San Diego Chef de Cuisine Competition. Melissa Mayer trained with International Chef Ann Bryan, experiencing international travels of her own, gaining continual education at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena and then moving on to become a celebrated Executive Chef, Melissa decided she needed to give more substance to her passion for food and food politics. She currently has two books in production that are about food and water�s eternal coexistence to revolution and their powerful place in societies throughout time, especially now. It is a time in the world in which we are experiencing a global food, water and energy crisis. Melissa is doing what she can to contribute to using less, being more self-sustainable and self-reliant. She believes in buying whole foods, planting small gardens, even in urban dwellings, buying local and organic and absolutely knowing where your food comes from. Being a chef, to her means making a positive impact; giving while creating and knowing small changes can lead to bigger ones.