About Elisabeth deMariaffi Elisabeth de Mariaffi is a mother of two, freelance writer, and poet who loves to cook with kids. Her work for adults has been published across Canada; her work for kids has mainly been seen in her kids' classrooms. She lives in Toronto. Books by Elisabeth deMariaffi Eat It Up! Lip-smacking recipes for kids by (author) Elisabeth deMariaffi illustrated by Brooke Kerrigan, Gabriel Morrissette, Jay Stephens, Steven Charles Manale & Wendy Ding