Anna Gare : Celebrity Chef

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Anna Gare Celebrity Chef

Anna Gare’s passion for cooking began when she could reach the top of the kitchen bench. At the age of eight-and-a-half she took charge of her school canteen one day a week, providing a three course meal for a dollar.

When she was 12 and three quarters, desperately wanting to be 13, she formed an all girl band with her sister and two friends called the “Jam Tarts”. For ten years the Jam Tarts were a successful touring and recording band within Australia and acclaimed at international music festivals.

While Anna was in the Jam Tarts, she supplemented her rock and roll lifestyle with cooking, where she honed her talents in various restaurants around Australia.

After a decade of rock and roll, it was time for a change. Her life had always revolved around food and delighting others with her gastronomical gift, so she decided to start charging for her efforts and formed a small catering business. Today Deluxe Catering with food by Anna Gare is one of Perth’s most successful and innovative Catering Companies. The food created in the Deluxe kitchen not only leaves an impression, but often steals the show.

Anna also began working in Television. She worked on ABC’s Consuming Passions as Ian Parmenter’s right hand assistant, “preparing the dish he had prepared earlier”.

Following her TV experience with Ian, Anna went on to presenting her own cooking segment on magazine chat show called Perth at Five. The program was shot live and ran weeknights for four months. Anna has also presented a documentary on Fremantle, segments on Today Tonight and cooking segments with Perth DIY show Nuts and Bolts. Anna also featured in and narrated a five-part series, Chefs Christmas, for The LifeStyle Channel. The series features ten of Australia’s hottest chefs who invite viewers into their homes to share their festive
entertaining secrets.

Last year Anna co-starred with chefs Ben O’Donoghue and Darren Simpson in The Best in Australia on The LifeStyle Channel. Filmed in her family home in Fremantle, WA, the program was incredibly well received and Anna has just finished shooting the second series which will premiere on The LifeStyle Channel in August.

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Duck crepes Recipe by Anna Gare from Quickies In My Kitchen

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Jerusalem artichoke tart with artichoke tapenade Recipe by Anna Gare from Quickies In My Kitchen

Chicken Bon Bon Recipe by Anna Gare from Quickies In My Kitchen

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MA16 2 years ago

wonderful

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- chrisd 8 months ago
  
  I enjoy Best in Australia and especially like watching Anna hold her own in the kitchen with the boys.
  
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LM35 2 years ago

Anna you are so much better than those other boys. I started watching Best in Australia for the recipies but then i just had to watch to see how you would deal with thier "better than you" attitude! I think in the end we all know that girls are better in the kitchen ....... don't you think?!

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- KM175 1 year ago
  
  I totally agree,although sometimes ben has some good recipes,i love Best in australia,it's fun to watch i women compete with the boys,hehe
  
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- petiet 1 year ago
  
  I don't agree!! Anna & Ben gang up on Darren and I think if they're food is so fab, that there isn't any need. When he [Darren] was far ahead of you both last season, you seemed to both get your backs up and have been at him ever since.Very un-Australian!! Let the recipes speak for themselves and leave the poor bloke alone!!!
  
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- Renea 9 months ago
  
  Hahhaha Spoken like a true feminist (Gay). I Don't disagree when u mentioned anna is good in kitchen she's very lively i can oly imagine if she wuld be good in bed as well !!!
  
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TB14 2 years ago

just great & very tasty

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denty 2 years ago

i love yur recipes anna thayre awesome i watch the show wheneva i get a chance!! lolz

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LA32 2 years ago

the boys in the show are pretty good and so they should be as they are the pro's. Anna's cooking is what as home cooks want to be.

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MT59 1 year ago

Anna you're awesome, i love your style. i want to eat it all!!!!!!

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susiew 1 year ago

What more can I say.."You're a winner"! and I love your cooking.

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susiew 1 year ago

What more can I say.."You're a winner"! and I love your cooking. Why don't you have a restaurant in Perth.

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MM149 1 year ago

Hi Anna... you are da bomb girlfriend... have made many of your dishes... the best comments are the christmas potatoe turine... what a winner.... please please please say you will do a cook book... and please please say you will teach cooking classes.... i will be the first in line for both... keep the recipies and shows comin...

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- KO20 1 year ago
  
  totally agree! Her christmas vegie terrine is excellent too and what a wow factor. Definately bring out a cook book and if I lived in Adelaide I'd be joining you in those cooking classes.
  
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SR69 1 year ago

thanks Anna for your refreshing, happy approach to cooking - you make it all look like fun. Dont ever change a thing - you have certainly found the recipe for the perfect way to cook. Love the show and you cooking companions are a delight to watch as well.

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GS73 1 year ago

My favourite chef. If I could have a chef to cook for me it would be Anna. Cheers.

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CP51 1 year ago

Anna I just adore your recipes and style of cooking. Good stuff without the show. When you get a chance, visit our Recipes from Mauritius website at http://ile-maurice.tripod.com and give us your feedback. Bon Appetit

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lainie 1 year ago

Anna, I love the way you give the boys on the show heaps. Love your recipes.

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Jools 1 year ago

Hi Anna on the show 9th Feb you gave Ben some of your olives can you list the way that you have jar them on the web site.

Ta! Julie

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Dawn Whitehead 1 year ago

Hi Anna your Chicken and Pistachio Terrine made me want too print it out too make myself, it sounds real yummy. Can i halve the recipe for just two of us if so do you still use one egg thank you Dawn

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FLEX 1 year ago

Anna I love the food you cook as it is so colourfull and month watering

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JW170 1 year ago

Always exciting and inspiational food. I loved the chocolate, fig and hazelnut torte and so did my friends who got to share it!

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Pamela Mapes 1 year ago

I loved Anna on Australias best recipes. Have tried the terrine and it was fabulous
Pam

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HC33 1 year ago

Anna stop ganing with Ben on Darren, not nice, how about a little less citrus recipes

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graham 1 year ago

hi anna you are great love every thing u cook. oh u are the best looking cook ive ever seen

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jackicam 1 year ago

For ages I thought she had a big yellow feather sticking out of her hat in her profile pic....til I looked closer and realised they were lemons.

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WITCHYPOO 1 year ago

I love The Best in Australia have cooked some of your recipes. does anyone know where in Freo the show is filmed

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Quintin Humphreys 1 year ago

anna you are gorgeous. real natural beauty and your cooking is ok too :)

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Amanda7 1 year ago

I love the way you present your food. Keeping my fingers crossed that you will decide to host your own cooking classes.x I have recorded your segment on the Chef's Christmas Edition and would like to know how I can display the strawberries, marshmallows and nougat just like you have done for your Christmas Table, it will be for my daughter's 21st birthday. I have tried to source a polysterene ball but cannot find one large enough - can you help me.

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Cory 1 year ago

Anna can I have a date with you???

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Desiree 1 year ago

wow flattened chicken is yummy!!! I am a terrible cook but this turn out beautful . Hubby want more he is so happy with my cooking lately . Keep those great recipes coming. I got a hungry man on my hands.

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JH23 1 year ago

I enjoy the easy going approach to cooking (and life) Anna conveys on TV

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Julianne 1 year ago

Does Anna have any cook books?

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Tha_Viper 1 year ago

Anna you & your food are both hot!

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Katie Gargett 1 year ago

Hi Anna I am a fan from way back loved you and your family, the music, the Xmas Carols in the Church, your gorgeous Mum and Dad and days with all that Freo crew way back then. When you next visit Albany PLEASE ring me. Katie Gargett

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Robin13 1 year ago

Love your yummy recipes, keep up the good work...you always get my vote.

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Myst 1 year ago

Hey Anna. I have to admit I'm having withdrawals since the last season of The Best In Australia finished. I NEED MORE! LOL. Will there be a new series any time soon? I miss you guys.

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BG53 1 year ago

Have to say BIA has taken over as our preferred cooking show at home! Keep up the great work. BTW loved your black/red/white dress in recent episode, hubby did too ;)

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Peter174 1 year ago

Anna
love all your easy style recipes but especially your chilli snapper, really enjoy your show with the guys
gives me allot of enthusiasm to become creative.

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SS30 1 year ago

Anna you inspire me to have a go in the kitchen and try new things , have been experimenting with foods Ive never tried before , my family have loved my Xmas fare for years and the deserts i make but now they are my Guinea pigs for other things , Absolutely love Best in Australia, it certainly promotes Western Australia's food real well keep it up will miss it when this series is done will wait with baited breath to watch more , wish i could get to try the food u all cook it makes my mouth water, Sally

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Shana3 1 year ago

Anna i love the recipes& the tv show,Shana

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Anne115 1 year ago

Mad about your food Anna. When will you publish a cook book? and when will the series The Best in Australia go on sale.

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GM2 1 year ago

Anna, my wife loves your food as well as your stove top kettle, could you tell me what brand it is as I would like to surprise her with one.

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Alun 1 year ago

Orange kettle came from Kitchewarehousedirect.

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petiet 1 year ago

Most of Anna's recipes are sourced elsewhere. It would be great to see her actually 'create' something herself instead of continually ripping off everyone else's ideas!!

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- ER35 3 months ago
  
  sShe is not a proper chef, so she can't create her own culinary delights. pity though because she makes a good parrot. keep up the good work. maybe I'll do the same and become a famous tv cook lol
  
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CASA E CUCINA 9 months ago

You are a classic to watch and an amazing cook Anna... love to learn from you!!!

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Leon14 9 months ago

I tried the butterfly lamb. sensational. I also think you are the best of the 3.

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Jennie20 9 months ago

I would also like the recipe for the zucchini, capsicum and red onion 'make the day before ' salad

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Deidre 9 months ago

All 3 of you are great, but kick the boys to the kerb cause it seems that just about everyl chef on tele is a man, and thats not fair.
PS: I have to make that torte for my girlfriends this weekend, it looks amazing

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Susanne8 9 months ago

just wanting your receipe with the christmas salad with the caramalised leeks

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George67 9 months ago

show me your potato salad receipe

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denny 9 months ago

anna i love you dimples

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jenni king 8 months ago

The chicken and pistachio terrine is to die for. I have made it so many times but will not divulge the recipe. The red pepper relish is a real hit as well. I make it just to serve with cold meats, yum. Your recipes are the best Anna and the reason I watch the best in Australia

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Sharon152 8 months ago

happy to say that the receipes I have ried have all worked out beautifully. Mums can cook, especially when its from the heart

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Carolyn93 8 months ago

I agree with George67, potato recipe is simply gorgeous.
Anna, you made this recipe along with another vegetable terrine in a large rounded pyrex dish with baked tomatoes, aubergines, spanish onions etc. You have yet to feature this recipe with your list of most recent and I cannot recall its title name. I would love the opportunity to make this also.

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KH12 7 months ago

I love everything you cook Anna...keep 'em coming!!

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carleyb.1996 6 months ago

hey anna i love you show and because i love your food ssssssssoooooooooooooooooooo much im doing a technology wed site basted on you
xoxoxoxo
and my mum would have wanted me tyo say heyyy
got to go cause miss myers will get me ibntrouble
bye

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Jessica167 4 months ago

I saw my first episode of Quickies in My Kitchen tonight and I LOVED it! Congrats on a wonderful show, looking forward to watching the rest of the series and hope there are many more to follow!

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Bronwyn Hammond 4 months ago

Really enjoyed your new show, especially the chocolate cake! Good work too, chatting with Fiona Wood, found out some insightful things about her and her work. Looking forward to more. Well done.

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Vilma2 4 months ago

I found your show enjoyable and hilarous. I can't wait to try out your Balinese Chicken Thighs recipe. Wishing you good luck on your following shows.

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Stacey61 4 months ago

Loving your show. You make what sounds impossible possible!

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Barb21 4 months ago

Great to see you back again with the fabulous "Quickies in My Kitchen" show. I try & watch it both on Lifestyle 1 and again on Lifestyle 2. Apart from the awesome food it's a great local program with well known West Aussies!! Keep it coming!!

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bobbra40 4 months ago

Great show, I love the format and the recipes you cook are so easy to recreate at home. Best cooking show around 10/10

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Christine241 3 months ago

Love your super Quickies show love the colour in the set as well as the food SUPER.

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ER35 3 months ago

made the choccy cake the other day, it was absolutely delicious

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marina tiscia 3 months ago

What out Nigella, here comes Anna. Love her show, conversation, quick and witty personality and great home receipes we can all make. Keep it comming Anna.

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3 months ago

Very Tasty recipes Anna

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MLS 2 months ago

Love your 'Quickies in the kitchen' episodes. wondering if i could get the receipe for Russell Blaikie's Leftover Veggie Pakoras. Trying to get my kids to eat more veggies and they looked fantastic.
Thnx

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rat lover 2 months ago

i love all your shows i watch them when ever they r on u r so interesting to see on tv

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Patrick39 2 months ago

Anna if you ever read this... you are a legend! There has never been a single program where I havent wanted to make at least one of your recipes. The festive fruit cake was awsome. Made it with white choc buttons as I didn't have dark. Came out perfect the v. first time.
Love your work X.

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Barbara143 2 months ago

Great show!. I just love Anna's easy going way with cooking. The recipes are so 'makeable' (if that is a word :) Truly inspiring! Also pleased to read Anna will be a judge with Junior Masterchef. I am sure that her charming ways will bring out the best in the kids competing!

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Colleen67 2 months ago

This is one of my fav shows. Just like being in the kitchen with friends, chatting & cooking. The recipes are easy and great to serve - even my kids have enjoyed them. Just what every busy mom needs - a "Quickie in the Kitchen"!!!!!

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WM10 2 months ago

Love the show Anna, some fantastic recipes!

But please get rid of that super daggy intro to the show, it makes me feel as if I'm watching something from the 50's!!

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Lois16 2 months ago

love anna gare wish she had a cookbook

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dreema 22 days ago

Hi Everyone. There is a restaurante in Cronulla, Sydney, which serves the most delicious 'sticky banana pudding' moist and amazing. Does anyone have this recipe?

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TB75 19 days ago

Anna, thank you, thank you, thank you. Had 10 girlfriends over for lunch the other day and your food in Quickies inspired me immensely. I made the Aromatic Pumpkin Soup, Leek Tarte Tatin with Goats cheese & smashed olives and the Arabic Spiced Lamb, Roasted Baby Beets (which I roasted with the sweet potato & not boiled) & Persian Fetta Salad. My girlfriend who is a dab hand in the dessert dept made the perfect Hazlenut Rum Torte to go with it. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The Spiced Lamb salad will now become a regular along with the Leek Tarte Tatin. Just sensational. YUM.

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