Varina grad competes for Food Network championship

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Virginia carries on to make its mark in the countrywide food items scene as Richmond native and chocolate fanatic Justin Ross produced his tv debut on this time of Foodstuff Network’s “Spring Baking Championship.”

The Varina Superior University graduate is the operator of JC Desserts, a dessert boutique functioning out of Hatch Kitchen in Richmond.

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Baking because he was a child, Ross explained he was actually thrilled when the clearly show achieved out to him to participate.

“The practical experience is unquestionably a good deal crazier than the Tv portrays. It was definitely a entertaining time that I appear back again on now. and imagine wow that was actually incredible,” Ross explained.

He is one of 12 competition baking to get the $25,000 grand prize. Now on episode seven, judges praised Ross for his unique flavor combinations and refined patterns.

“I adore baking so a great deal due to the fact I actually just love looking at persons content. And that is my gift that I can give to men and women to truly just put a smile on their face,” Ross stated.

If Ross were being to gain, he would turn into the second consecutive Richmond-location baker to acquire home the Spring Baking Championship.

Keya Wingfield, the baker behind Richmond’s Keya and Co., gained the $25,000 and bragging rights previous year.