Dorie Greenspan Author's Instagram Author's Twitter Author's Pinterest Author's Website Title: Food Writer Education: Columbia University Location: Paris, France; New York, New York; Westbrook, Connecticut Expertise: Baking, Food, Recipes Dorie Greenspan is the author of 14 cookbooks, including Baking with Dorie, Everyday Dorie, and Around My French Table. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dorie has lived for decades in Paris, France, where she became a self-taught pastry chef and apprenticed under prestigious chefs such as Julia Child and Pierre Hermé. She is a freelance writer for Better Homes & Gardens and featured in Epicurious magazine and Fab Over Fifty. Dorie describes baking as her “first love.” Highlights:Four-time James Beard Award winnerWriter for Bon Appétit and Food & WineAuthor of Baking Chez Moi, Baking with Julia, and Dorie’s CookiesFormer columnist for The New York TimesNewsletter writer of xoxo Dorie Experience Dorie Greenspan is the author of Paris Sweets, and has written 14 different baking books. She has contributed to Bon Appétit and Better Homes & Gardens. In addition, she has won four different James Beard awards and Cookbook of the Year from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Dorie is known for training with Julia Child and co-authoring their book Baking with Julia. A long-time Paris resident, Dorie brings her knowledge of French pastry to her recipes. Education Dorie Greenspan is a self-taught pastry chef, but even though she never formally attended culinary school, she apprenticed with Julia Child, Pierre Hermé, and Daniel Boloud. Dorie’s first article proposal was accepted by Food & Wine magazine, and she learned that she had an aptitude for food writing. She later went on to author several cookbooks and experiment with a pop-up cookie bar in New York City alongside her son, Joshua. 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.