Join us for an enriching conversation with Vallery Lomas, winner of The Great American Baking Show, the first Black winner of the Great British Bake Off franchise, and author of the newly released baking cookbook, Life Is What You Bake It. Moderated by Jamila Robinson, Food Editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer, this conversation delves into Lomas’ debut cookbook which features over 100 recipes such as Apple Cider Fritters, Lemon-Honey Madeleines and her Grandma’s Million Dollar Cake.
Vallery Lomas is the winner of The Great American Baking Show and the first Black winner of the Great British Bake Off franchise. She hosts the digital show Vallery Bakes Your Questions on Food Network’s website and the Food Network Kitchen app. She has also appeared on CNN, the Today show, Live with Kelly & Ryan, the History Channel, and the Hallmark Channel. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Vallery attended college and law school in Los Angeles, practiced law in Washington D.C., and spent a gap year in Paris—where she perfected both her French and pastry skills—before settling in Harlem. She is a frequent columnist and recipe contributor to the New York Times.
Moderator: Jamila Robinson
Jamila Robinson is a Food Editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer where she leads a team of reporters and editors, and manages its multiplatform food content franchise. Previously, Jamila was the editorial director for Atlantic Media where she led content strategy project for media companies and also a senior content strategist for the USA TODAY NETWORK, where she led editorial strategy for the 12-city Wine & Food Experience tour. She’s also a member of the James Beard Foundation Journalism Committee where she serves as a coach and mentor for its fellowship program. Jamila is an idea person, and avid traveler, and in her free time, coaches figure skating.
“I don’t know what’s more inspiring, Vallery’s incredible and deeply courageous story or her stunning, crave-worthy recipes. Life Is What You Bake It truly has it all: the kinds of stories that make you feel like you’re hanging out with a good friend, loads of tips that will help you become a better baker, and of course, baked goods that you’ll want to totally devour.”—Molly Yeh, Food Network host and cookbook author
Purchased books will be signed by Vallery Lomas on-site!
