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USA Today
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Anne Burrell remembered by Gigi Hadid, Food Network colleagues: 'A beautiful soul'
Anne Burrell remembered by Gigi Hadid, Food Network colleagues: 'A beautiful soul' Show Caption Hide Caption Celebrity chef Anne Burrell dies at 55 Celebrity chef and beloved Food Network personality Anne Burrell has died at the age of 55 at her home in New York, according to the network. unbranded - Entertainment Tributes are pouring in for Food Network star Anne Burrell, who is being remembered as an "incredible" chef and a "beautiful soul." Burrell, known for her buoyant personality on numerous Food Network appearances including as host of "Worst Cooks in America," died on June 17 at her home in New York, the Food Network confirmed. A cause was not disclosed. She was 55. In an Instagram story, Gigi Hadid, who joined Burrell on an episode of "Beat Bobby Flay" in 2020, said she was "heartbroken" about the chef's death. "As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true," Hadid wrote on top of a photo from their episode. The model added, "I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in peace legend." Food Network stars mourn Anne Burrell Tyler Florence, who co-starred with Burrell on "Worst Cooks in America," said he was "heartbroken," recalling her "razor wit and sincere kindness" and noting that she "lit up the room." Anne Burrell, chef and Food Network star, dies at 55 "A very special person who shared her love of cooking with a generation," Florence wrote. "I was lucky to have a front row seat to watch her gift. She was an incredible Chef and I learned a lot from her as we all do with one another." "Worst Cooks in America" stars Beau MacMillan and Robert Irvine also paid tribute on Instagram. MacMillan said that "some of the most fun and best memories are with" Burrell, while Irvine wrote that she "was a radiant spirit who lit up every room she entered." "Outside of 'Worst Cooks' I came to know her as a generous and supportive colleague and an even better friend," Irvine wrote. "I'll always remember her unwavering dedication, not just to food, but to lifting others up. She believed in nurturing culinary potential and celebrating small victories, whether in an amateur cook or on a charity fundraiser." Carla Hall also said on Instagram that she "absolutely loved" working with Burrell on "Worst Cooks in America," describing her as a "fierce" chef and instructor and remembering her "unforgettable big smile." Hall added, "Anne, you brought so much heart and heat to every kitchen. You. Will. Be. Missed." Buddy Valastro, the star of "Cake Boss," said in an Instagram post that Burrell's "passion, energy, and love for food lit up every kitchen," adding that she was a "true force and a beautiful soul." Chef Elizabeth Falkner wrote that she was "in shock" to hear about Burrell's death. One of Burrell's final Instagram posts was about a "delightful evening" the two shared, and Falkner noted they "just reconnected" last week and said they would "make a point of talking more often and getting together when we can." "She was a fierce and fun culinary competitor and when we did 'Next Iron Chef' together years ago, we were competitive but we had fun too," Falkner wrote. Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé in these 10 bingeable memoirs A Food Network spokesperson previously said in a statement that Burrell was a "remarkable person and culinary talent — teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring." Contributing: Edward Segarra
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hamilton bakery adds second location, will be in Dayton Arcade
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways May 6—Luke's Custom Cakes in Hamilton is opening a second location inside the Dayton Arcade. The bakery, expected to open in early August, will be located in a 300-square-foot space within the North Arcade retail marketplace. "We are absolutely thrilled to become a part of the Dayton Arcade's incredible resurgence," said Owner Luke Heizer. "To bring our creations to such a historically significant and now vibrant space is a dream come true. We look forward to serving the Dayton community and being a place where people can come together to enjoy delicious treats." Last summer, the opportunity to open a spot in the Dayton Arcade was presented to him. "At that time, I really wasn't necessarily looking to expand in that capacity with a second location, but I was open to it," Heizer said. Once he saw the space, he knew he needed to give it a try. What to expect Customers can expect a variety of grab-and-go treats such as cupcakes, cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, dessert cups with chocolate mousse or banana pudding, cake slices and pre-designed small cakes. Heizer said he is planning to do most of the baking at the Hamilton location because it's more than 10 times bigger than the Dayton space. When Luke's Custom Cakes first opens in Dayton, the bakery will not offer custom orders because they will need to work out logistics. "Maybe later down the road figuring out a way to offer cake orders or orders for pickup there, but primarily it'll just be kind of retail," Heizer said. Luke's Custom Cakes was at Holly Days at the Dayton Arcade where they received positive feedback on their products. Heizer is excited to get more people to enjoy his treats. "Being in Hamilton, I know we kind of reach a lot of different areas, but being in Dayton I feel like we'll be able to reach a lot more people," Heizer said. A love for baking at a young age Heizer is a Trenton native who graduated from Edgewood High School in 2017. He has always had a love for baking. "My parents would obviously go to work and then my babysitter would essentially take me to the library, get cookbooks, baking books, would come home and then just bake a bunch of random stuff," Heizer said. He enjoyed baking anything from cookies and brownies to cakes. His love for cake decorating came from watching various baking shows such as, "Cake Boss." "I didn't really ever intend for it to become a business, but also I was like 12 or 13 years old. I was just doing it because I liked it," Heizer said. Heizer has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. He recalled selling pencils wrapped in yarn at school before he started baking and cutting grass around his neighborhood to pay for baking equipment. Luke's Custom Cakes officially opened a brick-and-mortar spot at 221 High St. in Hamilton in 2021. A new chapter for the Dayton Arcade The bakery will join a diverse array of businesses and organizations contributing to the Arcade's exciting new chapter including Smales Pretzel Bakery. "Luke's Custom Cakes is a perfect fit for our North Arcade retail marketplace," said Megan Dunn Peters, marketing and community partnerships manager for Cross Street Partners. "We're excited to bring back some of the retail components that Daytonians remember about the Arcade in a reimagined and purposeful way." "We're trying to nurture local businesses by creating a vibrant use plan, and everyone loves a little sweet treat," said David Williams, vice president of real estate development for Cross Street Partners. "The North Arcade concourse will be one of the highest densities of local businesses in the downtown core, and this type of retail will play a role in revitalizing our main street corridor." ------ MORE DETAILS The Hamilton bakery is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Hours are expected to expand this summer. For more information and updates, visit or the bakery's Facebook or Instagram pages (@lukescustomcakes).
Fox News
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Rolling in Dough: How Buddy the Cake Boss Built His Bakery Empire
Taking over Carlo's Bakery at age 17, Buddy Valastro wondered how he could put his small family-owned bakery on the map, While working the wedding cake circuit with media savvy and gorgeous fondant, Buddy pitched a TV show that was snatched up by TLC. Enter: the global TV show sensation, 'Cake Boss.' Buddy Valastro talks to Liz about the challenges of taking over his family bakery so young, how the Cake Boss was first shot down by the Food Network before becoming a hit show on TLC, and why fans say his show became a beloved source of laughs and inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
