Ron Ben-Israel

Born in Israel in 1957, Ben-Israel was an Israel Defense Forces soldier and a successful dancer in modern dance. In 1996, he fell in love with baking. He retired fron dancing in 1993 to oursue a cooking carrer. He is best known for his wedding and special occasion cakes and for his detail in sugar paste flowers. He is openly gay and supports gay marriage.

Quote
"It's a happy profession-when you are doing something you love and being paid to do that, (pause) but if you think you are good, you're in trouble.

Shows Hosted
Sweet Genius (2011-present Food Network)