Karen Martini

A food festival stage or a charity fundraiser is familiar territory for Karen Martini. The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival has had her on stage as a presenter, and her charity cooking has backed causes such as homelessness, breast cancer and the rebuilding effort in Sri Lanka. She's a chef and restaurateur whose cooking leans on Mediterranean ingredients and good fresh produce. Writing is another side of her work, from food editing for Sunday Life to pieces for The Weekend Australian. On TV she's been part of LifeStyle Cafe and has cooked her recipes on Better Homes and Gardens. Melbourne is home.