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About
Pastry chef who became famous hosting the Food Network's Halloween Wars. She started at the show from its inception in 2011. She went on to host Holiday Wars. She is also known for running a bakery in San Francisco called I Dream of Cake.
Before Fame
She studied graphic design at School of Visual Arts in New York City. She attended Le Cordon Bleu in Sydney and earned her degree in Grande Patisserie in 2002.
Trivia
She is a fan of yoga. In 2010, she was a guest judge on Top Chef: Just Desserts. She was the co-founder of Kora Community, which connects skilled cooks with everyday people. Her shinminli Instagram page is a hub for photos from her time as a host, as well as other food-related and seasonal video shorts.
Family Life
She has a daughter named Mila. In 2019, she lost her six-year-old daughter Niko, who was born with a rare genetic condition. She also has a brother.
Associated With
She and Damiano Carrara both became famous on the Food Network.
