Bella Jakubiak | |
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 Jakubiak in 2015 | |
| Born | Isabella Jakubiak 28 June 1983 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Spouse | James Webster (m. 2017) |
| Relatives | Sammy Jakubiak (sister) |
| Website | www.bellasfeast.com.au |
Isabella Jakubiak (born 28 June 1983) is an Australian self-taught cook known for winning the 2011 series of reality television cooking programme, My Kitchen Rules with her sister Sammy. [1]
Jakubiak was born in Sydney, Australia, and is of Polish heritage. Her heritage and family members working in the food service industry serve as a source of inspiration for her cooking. [2] [3]
Bella Jakubiak and sister Sammy showcased both traditional and reinvented Polish cuisine as contestants on series 2 of My Kitchen Rules in 2011. The Sydney-based pair won the Grand Final broadcast on 13 April 2011, beating Victoria pair Kane and Lee. [1]
Jakubiak appears in regular bi-weekly segment on Channel 7’s The Morning Show. [4] She also hosts her own TV show alongside sister Sammy, Food For Life. [5] Bella appears as a home cooking expert for LifeStyle Food. [6]
In 2012 Jakubiak launched a Sydney based catering business, bellasfeast. [7]
Bella has performed cooking demonstrations at Australian food shows, including the Good Food & Wine Show, since 2012. [8]
In 2015 Bella Jakubiak co-founded a range of sauces under the brand name Saucy Sister. [9]
Jakubiak has been ambassador to Passionfruit Australia in 2013, 2014 and 2015. [10] [11]
Since 2011, Bella has run a successful recipe blog. [12]
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