MEDIA & COLLABORATIONS

  • Seasoned TV Talent

    Valerie has served as on-air talent and as a judge for cooking competition shows on Netflix and the Food Network. She has also led cooking demos on countless local and national TV outlets.

  • Brand Ambassador

    Through partnerships with national brands like Samsung, Fage, Prolon, and more, Valerie has established herself as a sought-after collaborator and tastemaker in the food, lifestyle, and wellness spheres.

  • Event Host & Panelist

    Valerie participates in numerous top-tier food festivals, hosts the Alisal Ranch’s BBQ Bootcamp, and is a seasoned moderator and panelist for discussions on food, entrepreneurship, and beyond.

RECENT PRESS

  • The New York Times

    In an Era of Upheavals, Los Angeles Restaurants Are Banding Together. In an Through Covid, protests, strikes and fires, the Independent Hospitality Coalition is helping local business navigate a volatile civic landscape. Read Here.

  • Dry Run Podcast

    Kristina and Lizzie talk about their NA restaurant orders and chat with the James Beard nominee, cookbook author, and eponymous restauranteur and baker, Valerie Gordon. Listen Here.

  • She's My Cherry Pie | Cherry Bombe

    Valerie joins host Jessie Sheehan to discuss her entrepreneurial spirit and why she initially pursued acting over pastry. Listen Here

  • KCRW Good Food

    The rose petal petits fours are a best seller at Valerie Confections. Read it here.

  • Commune

    We spent a morning with Valerie Gordon to chat about food, LA, and our 10 year collaboration. Read it here.

  • Drop By with Melissa Magsaysay

    Read more about my most talented baker, culinary innovator and amazingly successful entrepreneur of a friend.

  • Year & Day Thanksgiving

    Valerie Gordon recently set a stunning Thanksgiving spread with her favorite pieces from Year & Day. Read it Here.

  • NYT Wirecutter

    For the sweets enthusiast who relishes the toasty, buttery goodness of an excellent toffee or a runny caramel. Read it here.

  • Table 5 Podcast

    Entrepreneurs of any kind, this inspiring episode is for you! Table 5 Podcast with Lindsay Luttrell. Listen Here.

  • Los Angeles Times

    This year, she celebrates 20 years of Valerie Confections. Read it here. (Silvia Razgova /For The Times)

  • Story of a Start Up Podcast

    Discover how Valerie turned her passion for baking into a thriving business, the trials and triumphs of navigating the food industry, and her vision for the future. Listen Here.

  • The Kara Goldin Show Podcast

    Join us for a conversation filled with actionable advice for anyone interested in dessert-making or entrepreneurship. Tune in for a sweet and inspiring discussion!

  • Food52

    Food52

    As part of being a Live Fire Cooking Resident at Food52, Valerie shares some of her favorite grilled recipes and product picks with readers.

  • Ventura Blvd

    Ventura Blvd

    In the cover story for the food issue of Ventura Blvd, Valerie talks about turning her passion for sweets into a booming business. Read it here.

  • Mother Magazine

    Mother Mag

    Valerie chose her favorite cooking, fashion, and wellness picks for Mother Mag’s “Mother Essentials” column.

  • Super Mamas Podcast

    Sisters Paulina and Bricia Lopez (of Guelaguetza and I Love Mole) invited Valerie on to talk about running a business with her partner, parenthood, and more. Listen here.

  • The LA Food Podcast

    Valerie joined host Luca Servodio to talk about running a food business in LA through the pandemic and beyond. Listen here.

  • Eater LA

    Eater LA

    Mona Holmes detailed new menu offerings and garden dining at Valerie Confections in Glendale.

  • Los Angeles Times

    Valerie’s new California-chic Saturday afternoon teas were included in the LA Times’s roundup of the best afternoon teas in the city.

  • KCRW's "Good Food"

    Before judging the 2023 KCRW PieFest, Valerie shared her opinion on what makes a great custard pie.

  • Snacky Tunes

    Snacky Tunes

    On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Valerie sat down with podcast host Darin Bresnitz to discuss her lifelong passion for giving the perfect gift.

  • Baby Grand Assortment

    New York Times

    Wirecutter named Valerie’s Baby Grand Assortment one of the best boxes of chocolate in the country.

  • T Magazine

    See why the Valentine’s Bar was on T’s list of most-coveted chocolates for Valentine’s Day.

  • Wine Face

    Wine Face

    Valerie sat down with Helen’s Wines founder Helen Johannesen to talk all things wine and chocolate right before Valentine’s Day.

  • Bloomberg

    Bloomberg

    Valerie’s signature Rose Petal Petits Fours were named one of the best chocolate Valentine’s Day gifts by Bloomberg.

  • Eater LA

    Eater LA

    See why the iconic Blum’s Coffee Crunch Cake was named “a perfect slice of cake” by Eater LA.

  • Food & Wine

    Noted for Valerie’s "uncanny knack for doing it all," Valerie Confections was named one of the best chocolate shops in the country.

  • Coolhunting

    Writer Julie Wolfson took a behind-the-scenes tour of Valerie’s new Glendale Chocolate Shop & Bakery.

  • Eater LA

    Eater LA talked to Valerie about her new HQ, as well as expansion plans for Valerie Confections.

  • Eater LA

    LA’s Valerie Confections to Build a Bold New Chocolate Factory in Glendale

ADDITIONAL PRESS