Gesine Bullock-Prado facts for kids

Gesine Bullock-Prado, born on March 6, 1970, is an American pastry chef, TV star, and author. She also used to be a lawyer and worked in the film industry. Today, she is well-known for her delicious baked goods and her appearances on cooking shows.

Early Life and Education

Gesine Bullock-Prado was born in Washington, D.C.. Her father, John Wilson Bullock, worked for the United States Army and was a voice coach. Her mother, Helga Mathilde Meyer, was a talented opera singer from Germany. She performed in famous places like the Staatstheater Nürnberg and the Salzburg Festival.

Gesine went to the University of Virginia. After that, she studied law at Southwestern Law School. She became a licensed lawyer in 1997.

Career in Film

In 1995, Gesine joined a film company called Fortis Films. Her sister, actress Sandra Bullock, was also part of this company. Gesine worked as the company's lawyer and later became its president.

She helped produce several movies, including Gun Shy and Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous. She also played a role in developing many other films. Some of these popular movies were Practical Magic and Miss Congeniality. She also helped with the TV series The George Lopez Show.

Becoming a Baker and Author

Gesine Bullock-Prado left the film world in 2004. She moved to Vermont, a state known for its beautiful nature. From 2005 to 2008, she owned her own bakery called Gesine Confectionary in Montpelier.

Today, she teaches people how to bake amazing pastries. She has her own baking school in Hartford, Vermont, called Sugar Glider Kitchen. She also teaches at the King Arthur Flour Company, which is a very famous baking company.

Television Appearances

Gesine is a popular face on television. She hosts her own show on Food Network called Baked in Vermont. On this show, she shares her baking secrets and recipes.

She also appears as a judge on other cooking shows. You might have seen her on Beat Bobby Flay, where chefs compete against each other. She has also been a judge on Christmas Cookie Challenge and Worst Cooks.

Published Books

Gesine Bullock-Prado is also a successful author. She has written several books, including memoirs and cookbooks.

Her memoirs include Confections of a Closet Master Baker (2009), also known as My Life from Scratch (2010). This book was dedicated to her mother.

She has also written many cookbooks filled with delicious recipes:

• Sugar Baby (2011)
• Pie It Forward (2012)
• Bake It Like You Mean It (2013)
• Let Them Eat Cake (2016)
• Fantastical Cakes (2018)
• My Vermont Table (2023)

Personal Life

Gesine Bullock-Prado is married to Raymond Prado. He is a storyboard artist, which means he draws pictures to plan out movie scenes. They got married on April 3, 1999.