ABOUT ME

I am Camilla Baker, I have worked as a professional chef for over eighteen years. My interest in cooking originally began as a teenager, helping my parents run a bed-and-breakfast in the southern Australian state of Tasmania.

After training in Tasmania—and winning Apprentice of the Year in 1994 - I worked my way up the east coast of Australia from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast, increasing my knowledge of food in a variety of establishments from fine dining restaurants to casual cafés including the Sheraton Noosa Resort, Marchetti’s Tuscan Grill, and Zest in Food.

Since 1997 I have traveled the world, living and working in London and Edinburgh in the U.K., Florence in Italy, and Chicago in the United States. My CV includes stints in Terence Conran’s Great Eastern Hotel in London (now called Andaz) as well as Campagnola and Union Pizzeria in Chicago. I have also visited countries across Europe, Southeast Asia and North Africa, submerging myself in different cultures and food preparation—tasting and learning the art of authentic home cookery across the globe.

In December 2009, I returned to Australia, where I now live in Sydney with my husband and two young sons. I have co-authored a book of family meals, Family of Foodies, with U.S-based author Jessie Knadler. We are currently under representation with Don Condon Associates, a literary agency in New York. I regularly write about food and cooking for families in my blog. My published recipes are at www.kerrygold.com/usa, www.kidspot.com.au and www.yourkids.com.au.