About the Author

Tracy graduated from the University of Central Florida and was trained by Natural Gourmet Institute. She went on to work in the James Beard-award–winning pastry department of ABC Kitchen, making many ice cream sundaes while filling doughnuts at Flex Mussels. She later became the Executive Pastry Chef at David Burke Kitchen, being recognized by FSR Magazine as 40 Under 40 Rising Stars. Since 2018, Tracy has been teaching as the Lead Recreational Instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. As our world changed during COVID-19, #BakeItForward grew into a passion project and this creative endeavor. Tracy’s favorite things are wine, sprinkles, and laughter during a meal shared with those she loves the most.