Claire Saffitz Author's Website Title: Freelance Recipe Developer Education: Harvard University, École Grégoire Ferrandi, McGill University Location: New York, New York Expertise: Recipe development, Baking & Pastry, French Cuisine Claire Saffitz is a freelance recipe developer and video host. She is most known for her time at Bon Appétit, along with developing recipes for Better Homes & Gardens. Claire is also a published cookbook author: Her very first book, Dessert Person, was published by Clarkson Potter in 2020. Claire's second cookbook, What's for Dessert? was published in 2022.HighlightsNominated by the International Association of Culinary Professionals for her book Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence in 2021New York Times Best Seller for Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence, where she was No. 2 in the “Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous” Category Experience Claire is a lifelong food lover and has devoted her career to focusing on her favorite subject. She graduated with honors from Harvard University and later studied French Cuisine and pastry at Ècole Grégoire Ferrandi in Paris. In addition to her education, she decided to obtain her Master’s degree in History focusing on culinary History in the Early Modern Era at McGill University.Claire is most known for hosting the Gourmet Makes series on the Bon Appétit YouTube channel, where she utilized her knowledge of modern food to craft the perfect treats. She is also an avid recipe developer for Better Homes & Gardens, The New York Times, yahoo!life, and Epicurious.As a popular and well-known recipe developer, Claire has expanded her love for the culinary world and has published her own book, Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence, in addition to her own YouTube channel Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person, focusing on creating one of a kind recipes for her viewers. Education Claire attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 2009. She decided to continue her education after Harvard, where she studied classic French cuisine and pastry at École Grégoire Ferrandi in Paris in 2012, in addition to completing her Master’s degree in History focusing on culinary History in the Early Modern Era from McGill University. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.