Katherine Kallinis

Katherine Kallinis is co-owner and co-founder of Georgetown Cupcake, Washington, DC’s celebrated cupcake bakery. She is also the co-star of the hit series DC Cupcakes on TLC, which profiles the daily challenges faced by Katherine and sister, Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne, in running their fast-paced bakery. 

Katherine and Sophie’s first book, The Cupcake Diaries: Recipes and Memories from the Sisters of Georgetown Cupcake, shares Georgetown Cupcake’s award-winning recipes and recounts the inspirational story behind Sophie and Katherine’s decision to follow their dreams and open a bakery together. Since opening Georgetown Cupcake 3 years ago, the sisters have grown their business to more than 300 employees, 3 locations, with a new shop to open in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City in December 2011, and ship their cupcakes nationwide.

Sisters Katherine and Sophie—and their cupcakes—have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC’S Today Show, ABC’s Nightline, The Martha Stewart Show, The Rachael Ray Show, CBS’ The Talk, and The Nate Show, and in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, People, InStyle, Town & Country, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, Ladies’ Home Journal, Redbook, Family Circle, US Weekly, OK!, InTouch Weekly, and Star, among others.

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American/Pop Culture

The Cupcake Diaries

Recipes and Memories from the Sisters of Georgetown Cupcake

Talking Points

Georgetown Cupcake sister-owners, Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne, were born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They are the stars of DC Cupcakes on TLC, whose first season drew an average of over 1.2 million viewers per episode. The sisters’ cupcakes have won numerous awards and drawn praise from numerous food critics, including Frank Bruni of The New York Times. The cupcakes have also attracted a following among celebrities - from Hollywood A-listers such as Russell Crowe, to Martha Stewart, to legendary musician Stevie Wonder. Katherine and Sophie have made appearances on Oprah, the Today Show, the Martha Stewart Show, and more. They have also been the subject of profiles in many major publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Real Simple, and InStyle.

Description

When sisters Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne took a leap of faith and quit their secure jobs in fashion and finance to open a small cupcakery together, they knew they were risking it all. But from an early age, their Greek grandmother Babee instilled in them a love of baking and a fire to follow their dreams. From the moment they opened the doors to Georgetown Cupcake, crowds have been clamoring for their sweet, wholesome treats; they sell as much as 10,000 cupcakes a day. And for two seasons, fans have been following their escapades-including making a giant bra, a slot machine, and a wedding gown out of cupcakes-on the hit TLC TV series, DC Cupcakes.

Georgetown Cupcake’s meteoric rise is the realization of a dream rooted in the special bond that Sophie and Katherine formed with each other from childhood. The Cupcake Diaries is a tribute to that bond, the memories they share, and the important lessons they learned, both about baking and about life. The book follows their personal journey that started in their grandmother’s kitchen years ago. They reveal secrets of their business success and include over 30 delicious recipes including their bestselling red velvet cupcake and their Grandmother’s delicious Greek Easter bread. The Cupcake Diaries celebrates what it takes - luck, courage, family support, and determination - to go from dreaming to doing.

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