Famous Bakers' Origins

Duff Goldman is a famous baker known for his appearance on the Food Network show "Ace of Cakes". - Birthplace: He was born on December 17, 1974, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. - Childhood: He was mainly raised in Baltimore, Maryland, after his family moved there when he was a youth. - Education: He attended McLean High School in Virginia, and after graduating Goldman attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he graduated with a degree in history and philosophy. He later attended the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, California. - Family: Goldman is the eldest of three brothers. His father, Morrie Goldman was a designer and anthropologist, and his mother, Jackie Winch, was a stained glass artist. He is married to Johnna Colbry. - Earlier Career: Before his baking career, Goldman worked at different restaurants and fast food chains like McDonald's and at a Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah. He also worked as a personal chef and had his own catering business. After becoming famous, he certainly had a lot of opportunities open to him: - Cookbook: Yes, Duff Bakes: Think and Bake Like a Pro at Home. On Amazon, the Kindle version costs $15.99 and the hardcover version is $21.99. - TV Shows: Apart from "Ace of Cakes", he appeared in a number of TV Shows including "Food Network Challenge", "Iron Chef America", "Oprah", "Man v. Food", "Tonight Show", "Food Network Star" and his own show "Duff Till Dawn." - Bakery: Yes, Goldman owns a bakery called "Charm City Cakes" in Baltimore, and later opened a second location in Los Angeles - 'Charm City Cakes West'. - Cookware: Yes, his own line of baking products is available. An example is "Duff Goldman by Gartner Studios Complete Cake Mix, Vanilla," which costs $6.17 and it can be found on Walmart's website. He continues to inspire future bakers around the globe with his work and talent.