The Truth About Charmaine Jones From Food Network's Easter Basket Challenge

If you're in the mood for Easter, the Food Network has you covered already with its new show, Easter Basket Challenge. According to Yahoo!, the new show will feature a bunch of talented bakers who will be seen participating in exciting challenges in a bid to win $25,000 and a golden egg in time for Easter! 

It's being hosted by chef Sunny Anderson and will launch its first episode on March 1. Who are the judges, you ask? Expect to see renowned names like Claudia Sandoval and Jordon Andino as they offer their expert opinions on the participants' work throughout the season.

By the way, the participants in the series are really interesting and diverse in terms of their experiences. Take baker and entrepreneur Charmaine Jones for example. She's a self-made baker and businesswoman determined to leave her mark on the culinary industry. Here's what you need to know about this enterprising chef. 

Charmaine Jones is an experienced baker

Charmaine Jones has her own New-York based cake business called Cake Diva. According to the company's Instagram page, Jones has created sweet treats for several celebrity clients such as Pharrell Williams, Beyoncé, Queen Latifah, and more. Wow. Jones is especially skilled at creating cake sculptures and treats for special occasions such as birthdays and weddings.  

The New York native often posts updates on her Instagram with her work, giving fans a sneak peek into what they can expect. Interestingly, Jones is also comfortable sharing her cooking experiments with her followers. For example, on Feb. 19, 2021, she posted a video highlighting what it takes to make a lollipop from scratch. 

She wrote in the caption, "Lollipops aren't always perfect. You always get it through trial and era. Practice makes perfect. Yes we have always experimented so we know what works and what doesn't." Who would've thought?

In a nutshell, Jones comes armed with a lot of experience and relentless optimism.