Press & Media

In the Spotlight

From Food Network to French television, Chef Mel's work has been featured across major media worldwide.

As Featured In

Top Chef France TF1 M6 Boston Globe WNYC

Television

TV Appearances

Food Network

2X Chopped Champion — won the iconic cooking competition not once, but twice.

Top Chef France

Featured guest on France's premier culinary competition show.

Multiple appearances on one of France's most-watched television networks.

TF1

Featured on France's leading television channel.

100% Mag

Spotlight on Chef Mel's innovative pastry creations and Paris bakery.

Print & Digital

Featured Articles

Boston Globe

She's inching (millimetering?) her way to baking with metrics — Oct 2025

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WNYC

'Sweet Treats:' A New Cookbook from Mel Asseraf — All Of It

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Good News Planet

Feature profile on Chef Mel's journey from Paris to Chopped Champion.

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Female Entrepreneur Encyclopedia

In-depth profile on Mel's entrepreneurial journey and business philosophy.

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Podcasts

Listen In

Behind the Plate

Chef Mel discusses her culinary journey, Paris training, and baking philosophy.

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Chaos n' Cookies

Keep It Sweet with Chef Mel Asseraf — sharing insights from Sweet Treats.

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Spreaker

Extended interview on classical French cuisine and building a baking brand.

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Collaborations

Notable Projects

Salon du Chocolat

Created the first-ever edible cupcake dress for the prestigious Salon du Chocolat fashion show, in collaboration with fashion label Freyagushi. Showcased in both Paris and London.

Chef Marc Murphy

Collaborated with renowned chef Marc Murphy to create a special macaron collection, November 2024.

Press Inquiries

For media requests, interviews, and press materials, please contact:

mel@bakeitwithmel.com

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