Marjorie Johnson

Marjorie Johnson, born Marjorie Eleanora Holtby on August 9, 1919, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, is a renowned baker hailing from Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Known as the 'Blue Ribbon Baker,' she gained popularity through her appearances on KSTP radio's Garage Logic. Over the years, Johnson has made guest appearances on several talk shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The View, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Johnson's remarkable baking skills have earned her more than 2,500 fair ribbons, including over 1,000 blue ribbons and numerous sweepstakes ribbons. In 2007, she released her book, 'The Road to Blue Ribbon Baking: With Marjorie.' Johnson also became the newest correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in the same year, showcasing her homemade cooking at various events such as the MLB All-Star Game, the NBA All-Star Game, the Emmy Awards, and the Grammy Awards. On August 9, 2019, Johnson celebrated her 100th birthday.