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Regarded as one of Australia’s greatest foodies. Stephanie's reputation has been earned through 30 years as an owner-chef in several restaurants, as the author of 20 influential books and for her groundbreaking work in creating and promoting the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation.
Everything Stephanie has achieved and worked towards has been driven by her desire to break down anxieties about cooking, to emphasise the beauty of produce fresh from the garden and to promote the pleasures of sharing around a table. Her strong belief is that the earlier children learn about food through example and pleasurable hands-on experience, the better their food choices will be throughout life. Stephanie received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 1994 for her services to the hospitality industry and tourism, and for encouraging young apprentices. She was named Victorian of the Year in 2010. In 2013 Stephanie was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia for her work with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden project.
In 2025 Cooking & Travelling in South-West France was named Best of the Best – Special Award of the Jury in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Her fifth book, The Cook’s Companion, first published in 1996, is regarded as an Australian classic. It has sold over 550,000 copies and has been re-released for its 30th Anniversary in 2026.
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