Elisa Strauss

Author Bio

Elisa Strauss founded Confetti Cakes in 2000. Elisa is a graduate of Vassar College and The Institute of Culinary Education, where she received a degree in pastry and baking arts, and spent one semester studying at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Prior to culinary school, Elisa worked as a designer for Ralph Lauren. In fact, it was a cake she made for Ralph (in the shape of a Bugatti, his favorite sports car)-and the heaps of praise it received from fashion industry notables-that inspired her to bring her design talents to the kitchen full-time.

Her creations have appeared on the Today show (one of her cakes was selected as the winner of the "Today Throws a Wedding" series), Sex and the City (she made Charlotte and Harry's wedding cake during Season Six), The View and Fear Factor. Elisa herself was featured on The View, and she has appeared several times on the Food Network. Confetti Cakes has also been featured in InStyle, Martha Stewart Weddings, Marie Claire, Seventeen, Elle, US Weekly, Modern Bride, New York magazine, Bridal Guide, and Elegant Bride.

Recently, Elisa has been involved with writing a book named, "THE CONFETTI CAKES COOKBOOK: Spectacular Cookies, Cakes and Cupcakes from New York City's Famed Bakery" in stores May 2, 2007. She has been featured many times on The Food Network including a segment profiling the successful transition from fashion designer to small business owner.