Marty Embry played professional basketball for 13 years and has been a cook for over 20 years. He released calendars and also other cook books that were released with his Confessions poetry series. Marty graduated from DePaul University in 1986. Marty wrote From the Court to the Kitchen to help himself and other culinary souls tempt their palate constantly. He wrote 'From the Court to the Kitchen' because it was an outlet that would allow everyone to escape from drab meals and would allow you to create a new relationship with your family, friends and your kitchen! From the Court to the Kitchen will put you back in control of your kitchen. Enjoy!