Ashley Berry

About Ashley Berry

Ashley's greatest passions since she was young have been food and writing, so it only makes sense that she would combine the two. Baking, in particular, has always been a source of joy for her, and she is especially well known for making a mean tart cherry pie.

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Interview with Chef Tariq Hanna of Sucré

New Orleans has long been known for its vibrant culinary scene that blends the traditions of many cultures, and for that reason, it was the perfect place for Chef Tariq Hanna and partner, Joel Dondis, to open Sucré. Having lived in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Chef Tariq definitely understands the importance [...]

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Interview with Steph Hooi of Raspberri Cupcakes

When Steph Hooi first began her blog, Raspberri Cupcakes, she set out to document her food experiences during her travels.  Luckily for us, she didn’t stop there.  As an Australian-born, Chinese-Malaysian food blogger based out of Sydney, Steph creates incredibly unique desserts that are vividly colorful, elegant, and often quite playful.  She was kind enough [...]

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Interview with Maureen Jaret of Jarets Stuffed Cupcakes

Maureen and Keith Jaret hit on a truly inspired idea when they decided to take their cupcakes to the next level and make them stuffed!  Since 2005, Jarets Stuffed Cupcakes has created a sensation out of their New Jersey bakeshops that offer well over a hundred different flavors of moist, delicious, filled cupcakes with unforgettable [...]

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Interview with Amy Noelle of Sugar Flower Cake Shop

As owner, designer, and teacher at Sugar Flower Cake Shop in New York City, Amy Noelle creates cakes that are truly works of art with vibrant colors and incredibly lifelike sugar flowers.  Her unique cakes are known for being luscious, but not overly sweet, and they are made from only the freshest organic, local, and [...]

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Interview with Jenn Sbranti of Hostess with the Mostess

Jenn Sbranti truly is the Hostess with the Mostess!  A graphic designer by trade, Jenn created her site, dedicated to inspired party design, in 2005, and there seems to be no end to the creative ways she finds to celebrate life’s special moments.   In our exclusive interview, Jenn tells us what her dream party would [...]

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Interview with Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes

Have you ever looked at a wedding cake and wondered how someone was able to make such beautiful, delicate, and realistic flowers out of sugar?  Well, Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes knows exactly how.  Jacqueline started her San Diego based wedding cake business in 2003, and since then, she has made a name for herself [...]

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Interview with Neesa Peterson of Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls

A few years ago, Neesa Peterson decided to leave her career in the fashion industry to start her own business and bring New Orleans-style snow balls to the Big Apple.  Since then, Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls has been giving New Yorkers a frosty taste of the South, as well as one more reason to look forward [...]

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Interview with Olga Lee of Polka Dots Cupcake Factory

Ben and Olga Lee are an unquestionably dynamic duo.  They are the husband-wife team behind Polka Dots Cupcake Factory in Austin, Texas, and their bakeshop has been serving up delicious, freshly-made cakes, cookies, and, of course, cupcakes since 2008.  Both Ben and Olga started their careers in technical fields, but eventually found their way into [...]

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Interview with Lori Lange of RecipeGirl

Whether you are looking for an excellent recipe for Beef Wellington or trying to come up with a menu for a dinner party, Lori Lange of RecipeGirl has got you covered.  With over 2,600 user-friendly recipes that Lori has personally tested, and a plethora of themed menu ideas, RecipeGirl is a virtual Mecca for those [...]

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