Mike Johnson, a self-taught baker, recipe developer, and food photographer is a licensed attorney who left his career to pursue his passion. Mike started his blog, Mike Bakes NYC, to document his adventures photographing delicious food around NYC and now his blog stars his very own luscious desserts. Mike’s first cookbook, Even Better Brownies, comes out this December, and features his simply stunning photography and all the indulgent and irresistible brownies, blondies, and bars you might...

Erin Andrews is at the peak of her career, and she is taking the ball and running. Sportscaster on Fox NFL Sunday and Fox Thursday Night Football, and also co-host of Quarantine QnA FS1, Erin is an expert in her field. When she’s not talking sports, she’s co-hosting ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Erin’s female NFL apparel line, Wear by Erin Andrews, is designed for the fashionable fan who wants to support their team anywhere and everywhere. Erin also knows her way around the grill and has been...

Many of her followers call her the pound cake queen, but Jocelyn Delk Adams just might be THE queen of decadent desserts. Founder and author of Grandbaby Cakes, Jocelyn is one of the top African American food bloggers and cookbook authors. TV personality, brand ambassador, and Ted Talk speaker, Jocelyn is savvy and charismatic. Turning her side hustle into a full-time career, Grandbaby Cakes celebrates multiple generations of cherished family recipes with a modern spin. Continuing the...

Winning our hearts for over three decades, Candace Cameron Bure is a member of one of America’s favorite fictional families. Most celebrated for her iconic role as DJ Tanner on Full House and Fuller House, she is also a successful producer and star on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. A New York Times Best-Selling Author, Candace shares her faith and story in her books, children’s books, journals, and devotionals. Candace has been enjoying her time in the kitchen...

Distinguished designer, Rachel Zoe is best known for her chic style and glamorous fashion. Rachel is a successful entrepreneur with her own clothing and accessory line; online lifestyle empire, the Zoe Report; and luxe subscription box, Box of Style, a personal curation of her favorite brands and products each season. A Baby2Baby Board Member focused on providing children in poverty basic necessities, Rachel has such a caring and giving heart. Above all, Rachel’s favorite role is mother, and...

David Burtka is a triple threat! Broadway actor and Cordon Bleu-trained chef, David was inspired to start a catering company, Gourmet M.D., feeding Hollywood's elite. His amazing cookbook, Life Is A Party, includes recipes, photos, planning tips, and playlists to help make any event a celebration. At home, David cooks for his husband, Neil Patrick Harris, and nine-year-old twins, who are big fans of Sugar Rush. Whether acting, hosting, or cooking, David Burtka knows how to have a good time!...

Cat Cora is shattering all kinds of glass ceilings! Cat was the first-ever female Iron Chef, a chef at two 3-star Michelin restaurants in France—when women weren’t even allowed in the kitchen, and the recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award and The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, both awarded by President Obama. Cat has a generous and passionate spirit; and as a chef, restaurateur, author, philanthropist, actress, and mother of six boys, Cat is always seeking ways to give...

Fortune Feimster is all over right now! Her Netflix standup comedy special, Sweet & Salty, is a must watch, especially now when we can certainly all use a laugh. She also co-hosts a daily XM radio show, What a Joke with Papa and Fortune, and broadcasts a weekly podcast, Sincerely Fortune, with her partner. Fortune radiates positivity and natural North Carolina charm; a glass half full kind of gal. We happened to become friends right before quarantine, and I’m so fortunate! Join us on this...

As the founder of Women of Today and the co-founder of the Just Keep Livin Foundation, Camila McConaughey’s true purpose is helping others, and she seeks to develop an inclusive community of support for all. Growing up with a family of farmers in Brazil, Camila always appreciated the importance of wholesome food, and she instills that same appreciation for food in her own family. She cooks for her family every day, and has even taught her young children to put meals on the table. Join us on...

Jennifer Fisher is a woman who wears all the hats: jewelry designer, foodie, entrepreneur, wife, mom. As a former LA stylist, Jennifer Fisher fell into the jewelry world by accident, and she’s been killing it ever since. Right now she has a stunning homeware line at CB2, and like her iconic jewelry cherished by celebrities and women all over, Jennifer’s home pieces are simple and timeless. Jennifer is also a passionate cook and shares her perfectly plated meals and sweets on her Jennifer...

Former LA native, now embracing life in the Connecticut country, John Kanell is baking his way through this quarantine. Growing up, John was always fascinated by his mom’s magical ability to cook and bake without measuring. Later, he studied art and painting at UCLA and taught middle school math and science for over a decade. Each of these experiences led to John’s ultimate dream, the creation of Preppy Kitchen. John believes the best way to reduce baking anxiety is by being prepared in the...

Gail Simmons always knew what she wanted to do for a living: eat, cook and write. From writing restaurant reviews for her college newspaper, to attending culinary school and working in top kitchens, to landing a job at Food & Wine magazine, Gail has seen every side of the food industry. When Gail was invited to serve as a judge on a new show called Top Chef, she had no idea it would turn into a 17 season career on what is one of the most popular shows on TV. Today, you can also find her...

Growing up in Orange County, Marissa Hermer was raised on fresh, healthful food and homemade granola. As an adult working in PR in London, she met her husband and helped him run and expand their restaurant and nightclub empire. There, she became a well known face as one of the ladies on the hit Bravo reality show, Ladies of London. At home, the foods she cooked for her family were a mix of the traditional British fare they loved and the lighter flavors of Southern California, which she...

Jenni Kayne grew up in Los Angeles where she was inspired by California’s natural beauty and neutral textures. As a teenager, she launched her eponymous fashion brand which became known for its d’Orsay flat shoes and cozy, oversized sweaters. Today, Jenni Kayne has evolved into a lifestyle brand with seven retail stores, a partnership with Nordstrom, a home collection and a beauty line on the way. Even Martha Stewart is singing Jenni’s praises, having written the foreword to her book Pacific...

Genevieve Padalecki began her career as an actress but when she moved to Austin, her natural curiosity prompted her to explore homesteading. Today, she raises her three children on whole foods grown from her garden while teaching them how to conserve and minimize waste. Her backyard is also home to a hive of honeybees, 14 chickens, 2 dogs and a handful of ducks, all which play a role in living healthily and sustainably in the modern world. Tune in for a lively chat where Gen shares how to...

At the age that most people learn how to drive, 15 year-old Adriano Zumbo knew he wanted to enter the culinary world and earned himself an apprenticeship where we immersed himself in pastry. After building a successful dessert empire where he sold thousands of macarons a day, today, he is my Sugar Rush co-judge and host of Just Desserts on Netflix. Tune in to find out what it was like for Adriano to grow up Down Under, how he created a craze for toothpaste-flavored macarons and what he looks...

In her early 20’s, Kristen Tomlan was working in branding in New York when a cookie dough craving had her wondering why no one ever made the guilty pleasure safe to eat. She set out to create safe, edible cookie dough and began selling the product online. Her side hustle quickly snowballed into a full blown brick and mortar as word spread like wildfire about her treats. Dō, Cookie Dough Confections opened to a line down the block and business has not slowed since. Aspiring entrepreneurs and...

One of seven children, Tieghan Gerard ventured into the kitchen at the age of fifteen determined to rein in the chaos of her big family and have dinner on the table before midnight. Completely self-taught, she began chronicling her fresh takes on old favorites with a unique penchant for styling her dishes. Today, at only 26 years old, Tieghan's blog Half Baked Harvest is beloved by millions and she is a twice-published cookbook author. Join us for a lively chat about Tieghan’s journey and...

After being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 32, Elissa Goodman made dramatic changes to her diet and lifestyle in lieu of traditional medicine, beating the illness. Years later, when cancer took her husband’s life, the tragic event propelled Elissa to study holistic nutrition so she could help others heal and prevent cancer through diet. Today, she has developed nourishing and satiating cleanses which have passionate cult followings and she has helped thousands of people rethink how they...

Fresh out of culinary school, 23 year old Ellen Bennett unabashedly knocked on the back doors of Los Angeles' most acclaimed restaurants and earned herself a gig. In the kitchen, she came to realize that chef’s aprons were neither durable nor functional. Ellen knew she could make them better… and stylish, too. She launched her apron business while still working in kitchens, hustling to fill orders one by one and getting them in the hands of chefs. Word spread like wildfire about Ellen’s high...

After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the age of 22, Danielle Walker was prescribed a cocktail of medicines which came with severe side effects. When faced with the decision of whether to pursue yet another expensive and punishing treatment, she turned to food instead. After only two days on an elimination diet, Danielle's symptoms improved and she set on a journey to heal herself through food. Through trial and error, she taught herself to cook without grains, dairy and...

At the age of 18, Brian Hart Hoffman began his career in the airline industry where he traveled the world, discovering exotic foods and baked goods. Yearning for these delicious discoveries back in Birmingham, he would spend hours in the kitchen making them himself, unknowingly igniting his passion for baking. When Brian joined the family business, Hoffman Media which prints 11 Southern-focused publications, he quickly realized an opportunity to publish a magazine solely dedicated to baking....

Adeena Sussman grew up in a religious Northern California home where cooking and entertaining were constants. As an adult, she immersed herself in the burgeoning food writing world and realized her calling for co-authoring cookbooks. 11 cookbooks later, including my own The Sprinkles Baking Book, Adeena has launched her first solo cookbook. Inspired by her recent move to Israel, Sababa harnesses Israel’s rich history and melting pot of ethnicities to transport you to the Middle East....

Annie Campbell is beloved by celebrities for her elegant events brimming with towering “naked” cakes, luxurious grilled cheeses and signature herbaceous cocktails. But her road to coveted event planner almost didn’t happen. When she was approached to cater a large dinner with only 24 hours’ notice, Annie - who had never previously catered an event - fearlessly pulled the gig off, impressing her first clients. Word quickly spread about Annie’s flawless events, effortless style and top tier...