Brit cook-mum gets WH invite from 'fan' Michelle

London, Aug 3: A British mother and author of a healthy cookbook has received an invitation from the White House by her suggested new fan, US First Lady Michelle Obama.

The US First Lady allegedly admired Sally Bee, who penned 'The Secret Ingredient' with healthy versions of traditional meals that helped her battle a life-threatening heart condition.

Sally was informed about nearing death in 2004, after she suffered three heart attacks in a week due to a rare condition that left her with a damaged main artery.

The mum-of-three, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, managed to survive and stay fit with her healthy recipes.

The 41-year-old said that she had been invited to cook at the White House with the US First Family in March next year.

"I spoke to Michelle Obama's office and they invited me to come and see her vegetable garden and for us to cook together," the Telegraph quoted Bee as telling the Daily Express.

"I am absolutely thrilled. To think that my book has been picked up by someone so powerful is just fantastic. It makes it all so worthwhile," she added.

Bee also said: "It's so exciting. I think we both have a very similar philosophy on food. We are both very keen on promoting healthy eating that is affordable."

ANI