BakeMag

Yahshimabet Selassie, 12, was the first runner-up in the Food Network's Kids Baking Championship this spring, making it to the eighth and final round of the baking contest with her two-tier mocha chocolate/chai spice concoction.

Berkeleyside Nosh

She interned at Montclair Baking, and in 2016, she was a top contender on the Food Network TV show “Kids Baking Championship.” In addition to being a baker, Sellassie is a chef, aspiring writer and food innovator.

Brown and Bonita Podcast

In this episode, we discuss our steps in enacting growth, the importance of protecting your energy, supporting your sisters and our advice on growing your self-made businesses. We were so grateful to have the beautiful Yahshimabet Sellassie on the mic as well!

East Bay Express

The most well-known of the three bakers is also the youngest. Yahshimabet Sellassie, 14, was the first runner-up in 2016’s Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship. Although she didn’t win, her TV appearance led her to start her own business, Yahshi Bakes,

FOOD NETWORK

Eight kid bakers contend for the title of Kids Baking Champion.

NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center

Tell me your name and about your company in ten words.

My name is Tsadae Neway. The company is Yahshi Bakes and it’s about stimulating your taste buds so you can live an enriched life. If we can awaken you by just giving you something delicious, we have an in to sharing the greater picture with you.

East Bay Times

OAKLAND — Yahshimabet Selassie, 12, was the first runner-up in the Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship this spring, wowing celebrity chef judges Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman in the eighth and final round of the baking bonanza with her two-tier mocha chocolate/chai spice concoction.

The Algae Row

As had been my custom for about a year, I stopped at the Red Bay cart to get a sweet fix. Instead of getting my usual muffin, peanut butter cookie, or kugle-whatever, I decided to try one of the packages of cookies that I’d always seen posted up near the ordering window, callin’ to me like Darius’ you-know-what was callin’ to Nina. I’m glad I listened.

Sol Adventurer

Our youth guest is Yahshimabet, 16-year-old founder & CEO of Yahshi Bakes, established in 2015 in Oakland, CA. She was a runner-up on Season 2 of Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship.

Berkeleyside Nosh

We’ve put together a list of East Bay Black-owned restaurants, pop-ups, caterers and other food businesses in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond that are currently open for delivery and takeout.

Maker Faire

On season two of Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship, we saw Yahshimabet Sellassie-Hall impress judges Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman with her poise and delectable baked goods, ultimately garnering the runner-up title.

Yahshi Bakes: A Taste of Heaven will do a demonstration of cake decorating.

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Canvas Rebel

Yahshimabet, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Let’s talk legacy – what sort of legacy do you hope to build?

I hope to be remembered for my authenticity, and passion. I put so much love into everything I do, it’s the little things that matter…