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

  • 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