Buddy Valastro Bio, Wiki, Age, Mom, Family, Net Worth, Wife, Kids, Bakery and Recipe

Who is Buddy Valastro Jr?, Buddy Valastro Biography and Wiki

Buddy Valastro is an American baker and reality television personality of Italian heritage who was born in Hoboken, New Jersey as a Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr. He is the owner of Carlo’s Bakery and face of Buddy V’s Ristorante.

Valastro is known best as the star of the reality television series Cake Boss, which premiered in April 2009. Also, he has starred in Kitchen Boss in 2011, Next Great Baker in 2010 as well as Buddy’s Bakery Rescue in 2013.

Buddy Valastro Age and Birthday

Bartolomeo Valastro Jr. was born on March 3, 1977, in Hoboken, New Jersey. Valastro celebrates is birthday on March 3 every year. He is 43 years old as of 2019. Valastro will be 44 years old on March 3, 2021.

Buddy Valastro Height and Weight Loss

Valastro is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches(1.70 m or 170 cm). He also weighs 62 kg 136 lbs. Valastro has both dark brown eyes and hair color.

Buddy Valastro Education

Valastro studied at Ridgefield Park High School as well as took baking courses at the Bergen County Technical High School, Teterboro Campus.

Buddy Valastro Mom and Mother

Valastro was to her mother’s Mary Valastro who was born on April 17, 1948, in Altamura, Italy, and died on June 22, 2017, in New Jersey, United States. She died at an age of 69 years old after a long struggle with ALS. Mary “Mama” Valastro, the mother of “Cake Boss” star Buddy Valastro, died Thursday morning after a long struggle with ALS.

Buddy Valastro took over the storied Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken when his father died of lung cancer in the year 1994 and turned it into an empire that includes nearly two dozen shops, a passel of reality shows, cookbooks as well as a line of bakeware. His mother, who raised her family in Little Ferry, helped with the books as well as starred frequently in the early years of the show but retired after her ALS diagnosis in the year 2012.

“Her battle with ALS has ended, she is no longer suffering and I hope she’s dancing to ‘I Will Survive’ with my dad right now,” Valastro says in an Instagram post. His rep tells People Magazine that Mary’s condition had been steadily worsening in the last few months and that she died surrounded by her family. She also leaves behind her husband, Sergio Piccinich, Sr. ALS, which is also called Lou Gehrig’s Disease, which is a neurological disease that affects the nerves controlling voluntary muscle movement and it has no cure.

Mary Valastro was born in Altamura, Italy, and emigrated to the United States with her family when she was 6 years old. They settled in Hoboken, and there, at age 12, she met her future husband Bartolo Valastro. The couple married in the year 1965, shortly after purchasing the Hoboken bakery, and they had five children together, Grace, Maddeline, Mary, Lisa, and Buddy. Also, she is survived by her 14 grandchildren.

Buddy Valastro Family Tree and Parents

Valastro was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, and raised up in urban Hoboken and Little Ferry, New Jersey to his father’s Buddy Valastro Sr., and mother’s Mary W. Tubito.

His father, Buddy Sr was born in Lipari, Italy while his mother was born in Altamura, Italy, and is the daughter of Italian-American immigrants who moved to New Jersey when she was 6 years old. Valastro was raised up alongside four sisters namely: Grace, Mary, Maddalena, and Lisa.

Buddy Valastro Young

Valastro started serving at his family’s business, Carlo’s Bakery at 11 years old with his father. His father died in the year 1994 when Valastro was 17 years old, and he succeeded him as the new “Cake Boss”.

Buddy Valastro Siblings and Sisters

Valastro was born and raised up alongside his four siblings namely: Mary Sciarrone who was born on September 30, 1969, and she is married to Joe Sciarrone, the couple has two kids together Joseph Sciarrone Valastro and Lucia Sciarrone, his second sister is Lisa Gonzalez, his third sister is named Grace Faugno and Maddalena Castano who was born on August 15, 1967, and she is 52 years old as of 2019.

Buddy Valastro Brother-In-Law

Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr. has four sisters and a stepfather, Sergio. His brother-in-law is Maurizio Belgiovine.

Buddy Valastro Wife Lisa Valastro: Is he married?

Valastro is married to Lisa Valastro, the couple wedded in 2001. The pair has four children together namely: Sofia Valastro, Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro III, Marco Valastro, and Carlo Valastro. Valastro and his wife’s Lisa resided in East Hanover Township, New Jersey until 2014 with their children.

Buddy Valastro Wife Lisa Valastro

Lisa Valastro who was born in the United States is best known as the wife of Cake Boss patriarch Buddy Valastro. She starred alongside him and the rest of their extended family on TLC’s hit television show. She met Buddy Valastro at nineteen through the family. Lisa appears on Cake Boss with her sister-in-law Mary, Grace, Maddalena, and Lisa.

Buddy Valastro Wife Age, Lisa Valastro Age

Lisa Valastro was born on March 9, 1980, in the United States. She celebrates her birthday on March 9 every year. Valastro is 40 years old as of 2020. She will be 41 years old on March 9, 2021. Her birth sign is Pisces.

Buddy Valastro Kids Age, Children and Son

Valastro alongside his wife has four children together namely: Sofia Valastro(daughter) who was born on April 2003, she is 17 years old as of 2020, Buddy Valastro, Jr. who was born in 2004, he is 15 years old as of 2020, Marco Valastro(son) who was born in 2007, he is 13 years old as of 2020,  and Carlo Valastro(son) who was born in 2011, he is 9 years old as of 2020. Valastro a brother-in-law is Maurizio Belgiovine. As of 2014, he lived in Montville, New Jersey.

Buddy Valastro Net Worth

Buddy Valastro has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars. He has accumulated his wealth from his successful career as a baker and reality television personality.

Buddy Valastro Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Buddy Valastro.

Buddy Valastro Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Buddy Valastro
• Popular As: Baker
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Baker and reality television personality
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: *** or Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight or Gay

Buddy Valastro Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 43 years old as of 2019
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Date of Birth: March 3, 1977
• Place of Birth: Hoboken, New Jersey
• Birthday: March 3

Buddy Valastro Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be updated
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches(1.70 m or 170 cm)
• Weight: 62 kg 136 lbs
• Eye Color: Dark brown
• Hair Color: Dark brown
• Shoe Size: To be updated

Buddy Valastro Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Buddy Valastro Sr
• Mother: Mary Valastro
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Mary Sciarrone, Lisa Gonzalez, Grace Faugno and Maddalena Castano(sisters)
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Lisa Valastro
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children:  Sons (Sofia Valastro) Daughter(s) (Marco Valastro, Carlo Valastro, Buddy Valastro, Jr.)

Buddy Valastro Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $10 million dollars.
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Baker and reality television personality

Buddy Valastro Wedding Cake and Cakes

Buddy’s cake design was voted by the Today’s Show viewers as best cake in America. Also, he has appeared in many other media outlets, including multiple appearances on the Food Network, for his intricate sugar art designs specialty cakes and wedding cakes that look just as good as they taste.

In his 100,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, Buddy and his staff whip up thousands of wedding cakes, specialty cakes as well as delicious Italian pastries. His award-winning designs have been featured in countless bridal and baking magazines.

Buddy Valastro Arrested

Buddy was arrested for driving while intoxicated on 13 November 2014. “You can’t arrest me,” he told the police. “I’m the Cake Boss.” “Is there anything we can do?” he asked. “I’m a good guy. You don’t have to arrest me.” His driver’s license was then suspended for 90 days, and he paid a $300 fine.

Buddy Valastro Bakery and Las Vegas

Buddy began working at his family’s business, Carlo’s Bakery at age 11, alongside his father who died in 1994. Valastro was succeeded him as the new “Cake Boss”. Buddy is the owner and head baker of Carlo’s Bakery, the bakery featured on Cake Boss and has since opened 17 more bakeries due to the popularity of the show.

Due to the attention that the shop and the TV series had brought to the city of Hoboken, the Hudson Reporter named Valastro as an honorable mention in its list of Hudson County’s 50 most influential people. The Bakery has seven locations in New Jersey—Hoboken, Marlton, Morristown, Red Bank, Ridgewood, Wayne, and Westfield.

Outside of New Jersey, the bakery operates locations in Philadelphia, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Westbury and New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Frisco, Dallas, and The Woodlands, TX; São Paulo, Brazil; Uncasville, CT; Las Vegas and most recently in Minneapolis, MN.

It also has the Lackawanna Factory in nearby Jersey City and serves as the corporate office for the business. It is also used as an additional space to create wedding and specialty cakes and to bake specialty baked goods for shipment across the country. Buddy launched an event planning and catering company, Buddy V’s Events, in June 2014 which specializes in catering everything from corporate events to family gatherings, as well as planning events such as weddings and galas.

Valastro partnered with Whole Earth Sweetener Co. on a campaign to “Rethink Sweet.” in 2016. Buddy partnered with The Pound Bakery, a pet treat manufacturing company to redesign and launch a new line of pet treats in 2018. He also worked with several other companies to launch a full line of ready-to-use fondant, buttercream icing, and Italian Biscotti cookies under the new brand name Buddy Valastro Foods in 2018.

Valastro partnered with Whole Earth Sweetener Co. on a campaign to “Rethink Sweet”in 2016. According to a press release, “Buddy will serve as the official brand ambassador for the new line of zero- and lower-calorie sweeteners and will work to help his fans make healthy lifestyle choices, without compromising on taste. Buddy will share his culinary expertise, along with all-new, original as well as seasonally festive recipes for mouthwatering treats using Whole Earth Sweetener Co. products”.

Buddy Valastro Cannoli Recipe Preparation

Put the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lard, vinegar, an egg, cinnamon and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Mix on low-medium speed until well-combined, approximately 10 minutes. (There is no need to stop the motor to scrape the sides because this dough will pull together into a ball when it’s ready.)

Remove the dough from the bowl, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours, to soften the dough and make it less elastic. Lightly coat the dough with flour and roll it through a pasta machine set to the thickest setting (usually number 1). If you do not have a pasta machine, use a rolling pin to roll the dough out as thin as possible on a lightly floured surface, to no more than 1/8-inch thick.

Using a four-inch, round cookie cutter (or the mouth of a four-inch bowl), punch circles out of the dough. Working with one circle at a time, grasp the circles at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions and gently pull into an oval five-inches long. (If you plan to make a lot of cannoli, you can also bend a round cookie cutter into an oval shape by pressing on it on two sides.) Gather up the excess dough, knead it together, roll it out and cut ovals again. You should have 10 ovals.

Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl. Fill a wide, deep, heavy pot two-thirds full of lard (the pot should be wide and/or deep enough to hold four cannoli shells without crowding or touching) and set over medium-high heat. Heat the lard to 350°F to 375°F. Line a large plate or platter with paper towels.

Wrap one oval lengthwise around a 6-inch long, 3/4-to 1-inch-diameter wooden dowel. Be very careful to wrap it loosely, leaving a little space between the dowel and the pastry dough so that, when fried, the inside will be cooked as well. Use a pastry brush to paint one end of the shell with egg. Pull the egg-brushed-end over the opposite-end, and press them together, sealing the shell around the dowel. (To speed the egg-washing process, you can do as we do at Carlo’s and arrange the shells in overlapping fashion, then brush egg wash on the “lips”.) Repeat with two more dowels and shells.

Carefully lower the dowels into the oil and fry the shells until golden-brown, turning them with a slotted spoon as they fry, approximately 10 minutes. Use the spoon to carefully remove the dowels from the lard and transfer them to the paper towel-lined plate to cool.

When the shells are cool enough to touch, approximately 10 minutes, pull the dowels out. Repeat shaping, frying, and cooling for two more batches, frying three more in the second batch, and four in the last, until all shells have been fried and removed from the dowels.

To make the cannoli cream, put the ricotta, sugar and cinnamon in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. (If you don’t have a stand mixer, use a hand mixer.) Paddle on low to medium speed until the sugar is completely dissolved, 2-3 minutes. The best way to tell if it’s dissolved is to taste the mixture until you don’t detect any graininess. Take care not to overmix, or the mixture will become soft and runny.

Add the chips and paddle just until evenly distributed, approximately 30 seconds. Stop to keep from breaking up the chips. (Note: You can make the cream ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.)

When ready to fill and serve the cannoli, put the cannoli cream in a pastry bag fitted with the #7 plain tip. Carefully insert the tip halfway into one shell and pipe the cream in, pulling the tip out to fill all the way to the end. Insert the tip in the other side of the shell, to the center and pipe and pull again to ensure the shell is completely filled from end to end. Repeat with the remaining shells. Dust the finished cannoli with powdered sugar and serve.

Buddy Valastro Recipes

Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro’s 10 Most Popular Recipes — Ever

• Buddy Valastro’s Mocha Cake Recipe.
• Buddy Valastro’s Coconut Cake Recipe.
• Buddy Valastro’s Penne Alla Vodka.
• Buddy Valastro’s Crumb Cake.

• Buddy Valastro’s Pasta with Tomatoes and Green Beans Recipe.
• Buddy Valastro’s Easy Fruit Pies Recipe.
• Buddy Valastro’s Pasta with Tomatoes and Green Beans Recipe
• Buddy Valastro’s Crumb Cake

• Buddy Valastro’s Penne Alla Vodka
• Buddy Valastro’s Coconut Cake Recipe
• Buddy Valastro’s Mocha Cake Recipe

Buddy Valastro TV Shows

• Cake Boss 2009 – 2017
• Buddy vs. Duff Since 2019
• Next Great Baker 2010 – 2014
• Kitchen Boss 2011 – 2012

• Batalha dos Confeiteiros 2015 – 2018
• Big Time Bake Bakery Boss El desafío de Buddy: Latinoamérica Bake You Rich Batalha dos Cozinheiros Since 2016
• Bake It Like Buddy Buddy’s Family Vacation Batalha dos Cozinheiros: América Latina Macy’s Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular Next Great Baker: Latin America 2014
• Cozinha em Guerra Say Yes To The Dress America

Frequently Asked Questions About Buddy Valastro

Who is Buddy Valastro?

Buddy Valastro is a famous baker and reality television personality of Italian heritage who was born in Hoboken, New Jersey as a Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr. He is the owner of Carlo’s Bakery and face of Buddy V’s Ristorante.

How old is Buddy Valastro?

Bartolomeo Valastro Jr. is an American born on March 3, 1977, in Hoboken, New Jersey. Valastro celebrates is birthday on March 3 every year. He is 43 years old as of 2019. Valastro will be 44 years old on March 3, 2021.

How tall is Buddy Valastro?

Valastro stands at a height of 1.70 m or 170 cm

Is Buddy Valastro married?

Yes, he is married to Lisa Valastro. They got married in 2001 and together they have four children. The couple resides in Montville, New Jersey together with their children.

How much is Buddy Valastro worth?

Valastro has an approximate net worth of $10 million dollars. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Buddy Valastro live?

Valastro is a resident of Montville, New Jersey, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Buddy Valastro dead or alive?

Valastro is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Buddy Valastro Now?

Baker and reality television personality: Valastro is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry.

What happened to Cake Boss show?

Cake Boss is coming back, but Buddy Valastro will be on a new network. Buddy Valastro was just introduced to Food Network audiences on Buddy vs. Duff, a very weird show, and now his original series is returning to television after almost two years off the air—but Cake Boss won’t be on either TLC or Food Network.

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