Candace Nelson
Candace Nelson was born in Indonesia on May 8th, 1974 and is the Chef. At the age of 50, Candace Nelson biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Candace Nelson (born May 8, 1974) is a pastry chef and judge on the television show Cupcake Wars and Sugar Rush.
Early life
Nelson grew up in Indonesia. Baking is a favorite of her French-American grandmother, who was known for the desserts she created at her San Francisco restaurant in the 1930s. Nelson is a graduate of Groton School (class 1991), Wesleyan University (class of 1996), and Tante Marie's Professional Pastry Program in San Francisco. Nelson is the recipient of the Wesleyan Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Nelson and her partner, Charles (born 1969), a native of Oklahoma, worked as investment bankers before entering the bakery industry. Nelson, who was debating dot-com, decided to concentrate on pastry making and started a custom cake business from her San Francisco home. She and Charles' business later relocated to a Los Angeles historic old-fashioned sandwich shop, where they began making only cupcakes.
Personal life
Nelson lives in Los Angeles, California, and Sun Valley, Idaho. Elle Decor shared her Sun Valley home.
Television career
Nelson is a judge on the international broadcasting of Cupcake Wars, syndicated around the world, and Sugar Rush, which she executive produced. She has also appeared on The Best Thing I Ever Ate, The Chef Show, and she has served as a judge on Bobby Flay's Throwdown show. Nelson has appeared on television programs, including The Today Show, Nightline, The Martha Stewart Show, Masterchef Season ten, and People magazine's profile. The Oprah Winfrey Exhibition, Bon Appetit magazine, Food & Wine, The New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times have all featured her cupcakes.
Nelson co-created and is executive producer of the forthcoming pizza cooking competition Best in Dough on Hulu.