Kathleen and Gerald Hill are native Californians who have spent a significant amount of time living on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Kathleen has written widely on the culinary arts and was a collaborator and friend of the late M.F.K. Fisher. Gerald is a historian and a lawyer who writes about travel and history. They live in Sonoma, California.

"The hills jam-pack their guide with 'you are there' details, photos, pen-and-ink sketches, and even . . . recipes from their favorite island friends and chefs."--Northwest Palate (Portland, Ore.)