“Brooklyn-born Sherry Yard of Bakery by the Yard is a nationally acclaimed chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, teacher and presenter, who has spent her extensive career making a mark as a disruptor in the hospitality industry.  Her innovative and uncompromising approach has garnered three James Beard Awards and an induction into their Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America.  She has received accolades from renowned publications such as Bon Appétit Magazine, Food + Wine and became affectionately known by the media as “L.A.’s Sweetheart”, both for her bubbly personality and her incomparably creative fresh from the farm desserts.”

“Her esteemed career has included working with the Wolfgang Puck empire for nearly 20 years, encompassing the crafting of masterful breads, creating menus, and opening new restaurants while simultaneously mentoring an entire generation of chefs in kitchens from Singapore to Santa Monica. Her pastry creations became staples at events such as the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball, the Grammy Awards, and the Emmy Awards, where she could be spotted in her iconic pink chef’s jacket in support of breast cancer awareness.  Yard is the author of two award- winning cookbooks, and currently is working on her third”

Bakery by the Yard’s delectable baked goods are available as a pop-up by advance order for pickup in Manhattan Beach on Saturday mornings. Special orders welcomed, too. Chef Sherry is one of the featured celebrity chefs for the inaugural Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival on the evenings of October 11th and 12th in Manhattan Beach.

Chef Sherry joins us with here trusty whisk at the ready.