Donna Fitzgerald Vannan was born in Tasmania, Australia, and grew up on a farm. “I have been cooking as long as I can remember and have always had an affinity with fresh and beautiful fruit and vegetables.” Donna has been living in the United States since 1994, and in NEPA since October 2001. She is the owner and chef at Maximum Zen Bakery and Café, a vegetarian & vegan, bakery/cake shop and café in Clarks Summit, PA. “I serve fresh, organic, local foods, which I create from scratch, with love and joy. I truly believe that what you eat can change your life.” Donna is the mother to two amazing kids and several cats.