Amber Croom, a classically trained culinary artist hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, embarked on her epicurean journey after a detour from Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering in post-Katrina New Orleans. Over her 13-year culinary odyssey, Amber honed her skills and embraced the extraordinary alongside renowned chefs.

Her sweet saga unfolded with an internship at Rimini Gelato and Chocolates in Vail, Colorado, where she dived into the world of artisan gelato and chocolates. A confectioner role at the opulent Silver Sea cruise line followed, showcasing her talents in luxury desserts. Returning to Birmingham in 2014, she led the pastry department at Bellini’s Ristorante and Bar.

Amber's televised feats began in 2016 on Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship, paving the way for her pastry role at the Sagamore Pendry Hotel in Baltimore. Subsequently, she seized the position of Head Chocolatier at Washington, D.C.'s premier catering company.

Now the force behind And For Dessert, Amber captivates with decadent visuals and inventive flavors. Her triumphs include a championship on Chopped Sweets and victory on Fox's Crime Scene Kitchen Season 2 with partner Yass. Baltimore-based, Amber, when not crafting sweet masterpieces, indulges in anime, Animal Crossing, and pizza. Her confectionery studio, And For Dessert, stands as a testament to her passion for pushing the boundaries of pastry artistry.