Julia M. Usher is a celebrated pastry chef and food writer who has designed extraordinary desserts for such magazines as Better Homes and Gardens, Fine Cooking, Bon Appétit, and Modern Bride, and such books as Vera Wang on Weddings and For the Love of Food. Julia is Contributing Editor at Dessert Professional magazine, a James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards finalist, and President-Elect of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Her first book, Cookie Swap: Creative Treats to Share Throughout the Year, was a three-time Cordon d’ Or Culinary Academy Awards winner. Julia is also author of the popular site www.juliausher.com, where she regularly shares tips for one-of-a-kind dessert and party design.

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