Karen Martini

Karen Martini (born 20 September 1971) is an Australian chef, restaurateur, writer and television presenter.

Karen Martini
Born (1971-09-20) 20 September 1971
Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
OccupationChef
Known forTelevision chef, columnist and author
Notable work
Where the Heart Is
Karen Martini Cooking at Home
TelevisionBetter Homes and Gardens
My Kitchen Rules
Spouse(s)Michael Sapountsis
Children2
Websitewww.karenmartini.com

Early life

Martini was born in Greensborough, Victoria and is now living in Melbourne who began cooking at a young age. At 15 she undertook work experience including under veteran French-Australian chef Jacques Reymond, before learning classical skills from Tansy Good at her eponymous restaurant in Melbourne. Later during the nineties, Martini held positions at Haskin's and the Kent Hotel, before Melbourne Wine Room in St Kilda's George Hotel. Martini is married to Michael Sapountsis and has a daughter named Stella who was born in 2006.

Television and media

She is best known for her television role as food chef on Better Homes and Gardens and Judge on My Kitchen Rules. In 2005 Martini was the resident chef on LifeStyle Cafe,[1] a 13-part series on the LifeStyle Channel. She was also one of the chefs on Intolerant Cooks.

gollark: Although it is not basic unless it has a pH above 7.
gollark: That is, I must admit, "based".
gollark: * compiler
gollark: Idea: threaten lyricly by saying you'll send him a description of SCP-3125 if he doesn't make you moderator.
gollark: You should read the antimemetics division stories.

See also
  • "Great Australian Chefs - Karen Martini". miettas.com.au. 2003. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2011.

References
  1. http://www.lifestylefoodchannel.com.au/chefs/karenmartini/
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