Kathryn Gordon is recognized for her specialization in sugar work, confectionery and chocolate, and has been sharing her unique training and experience with students for over 12 years. Currently a chef-instructor at The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in NYC, Kathryn started after finishing business school as a Wall Street consultant, but she turned her knowledge and interest for cooking into a passionate career.

In her path to pastry chef, Kathryn was privileged to train under renowned pastry chefs Jacques Torres and Kurt Walrath. She earned a certification from L'Academie de Cuisine in Maryland and trained at two 4-star NYC restaurants—Le Bernardin and Le Cirque. She refined her culinary skills while working in the kitchens of leading restaurants such as The Rainbow Room and Windows on the World. Kathryn co-hosts the live Carymax World and National Pastry Championships with Food Network's personality Keegan Gerhard. Her first cookbook, co-written with Anne McBride, will be released in the fall of 2011 by Running Press: Les Petits Macarons, Colorful French Confections to Make at Home.

As a child, Kathryn traveled throughout the world, and her interest in food has been influenced by cuisines from New Orleans to Australia. She regularly leads a travel-study program in the Loire Valley, France and customizes cooking courses for people interested in food and cooking, and resides at the Jersey Shore with her three pugs.