Jon'nae "Jaye" Smith, a pastry chef from Atlanta, is competing in Season 11 of Food Network's Spring Baking Championship. Inspired by her love of baking, which developed during her childhood, Jaye pursued a culinary degree from Johnson and Wales University. She has extensive experience in Atlanta's pastry scene, training under notable chefs and contributing to community dining events with The New South collective. Known for her creativity, Smith enjoys incorporating Caribbean and Southern flavors and emphasizes texture in her baking, while also expressing gratitude for the support from her community.
"When I got the call, I remember running out into the living room, and I leaped so high, I could've flown through the roof," says Smith.
"I got into baking out of curiosity...I remember I made a dense cake, and I didn't know why that cake was coming out so hard. Like, why are we eating rocks?"
"It's been overwhelming to receive the amount of support I've been receiving from my peers. I'm so grateful for my community. I consider it a luxury."
"I like flavors from the Caribbean or the South - I love mango. Crunch is a big feel for me - a crumble, a twill, a cookie, or a macaron."
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