Description: Statement of responsibility from colophon.
Brief description: Chef Melodie 'Mel' Asseraf is a two-time champion of Food Network's hit show, Chopped. She is also the founder and CEO of Bake It with Mel, her company of professionally curated baking kits. Baking has always felt natural and essential to her life. She was classically trained in Paris by Pierre Herme and Francois Payard. By doing what she loves and sharing her baking knowledge, Melodie has established an impressive online presence with a dedicated following.