Mrs. Yuppie is a software engineer working her way up the management chain at a large government contractor. She seeks refuge from the constant pressure of strategic thinking at work through diligent adherence to recipes. Mrs. Yuppie's specialty is baking, but she's always ready to learn a new skill or dish.
Mr. Yuppie is an adjunct professor at a local university, about to embark on a PhD program. A maverick in the kitchen, he is rarely found following a recipe and prefers to just see what's in the fridge. Mr. Yuppie specializes in breakfast items, slow-cooked chili, and soups.