Allison Chen on Viral Baking Videos and Bringing Tangyuan to Food Network
Podcast:Food Network Obsessed Published On: Fri Jun 19 2026 Description: Pastry chef and content creator Allison Chen joins the pod to share her unconventional journey from studying neuroscience … to attending pastry school in France. Allison reflects on learning French pastry techniques, running a tasting-menu out of her college apartment, and how documenting the experience online unexpectedly launched her career as a creator. Later, Allison talks about bringing one of her favorite childhood desserts, tangyuan, to Food Network’s digital series Dig In With, why food stories resonate more than recipes alone, and how she approaches making baking feel approachable for millions of followers. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Allison on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Allsion’s episode of Dig In With: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.