Melissa Ben-Ishay is the New York Times bestselling author of Come Hungry and the co-founder and President of Baked by Melissa, the New York–based dessert company famous for its bite-size cupcakes. Since 2008, the brand has celebrated millions of birthdays across the country and is recognized nationally for its premium gifts for every occasion, with retail locations in NYC and nationwide shipping. Melissa personally develops every nostalgic flavor and, in recent years, has built an engaged social community of over 5 million followers, sharing recipes inspired by her food philosophy: if you get your nourishment from mealtime, you can absolutely indulge in dessert every day. Her next cookbook, Come Eat, will be released on April 21, 2026. For cupcakes, recipes, and more, visit bakedbymelissa.com.