Donna Hay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Donna Hay
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| Born | 28 January 1970 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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| Years active | 2001–present |
Donna Hay is a famous Australian food expert. She is known for her amazing cookbooks, her own magazine, and for appearing on TV shows. Donna was born on January 28, 1970. She has taught many people how to cook delicious and simple meals.
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Cookbooks and Recipes
Donna Hay is super popular for her many cookbooks. She has written 27 bestselling books! These include titles like the new easy and Basics to Brilliance: Kids. Her books have sold over 6 million copies around the world.
People love her books because the recipes are simple to follow. They also have beautiful photos that make you want to cook. In 2007, she was named one of the top cookbook authors globally. Her latest book, everyday fresh, came out in 2020.
Donna also used to be the Editor-in-Chief of Donna Hay Magazine. This magazine was published every two months. It ran for 100 issues, from 2001 until 2018. Before that, she was a food editor for other big magazines and newspapers.
Cooking on Television
Donna Hay has also shared her cooking skills on TV. Her first TV show was called Fast, Fresh, Simple. It started in March 2011 on The LifeStyle Channel. The show featured many recipes from her book with the same name.
You might have seen Donna as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia. She has appeared on this popular cooking show many times. In May 2016, her new TV series, "Donna Hay – Basics to Brilliance", aired. This was followed by "Basics to Brilliance: Kids" in 2017.
Awards and Recognition
Donna Hay has received special honors for her work. In 2022, she was given the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This award recognized her great service to the food world. It celebrated her work as a cook and author.
TV Shows and Appearances
Here is a list of some TV shows Donna Hay has been on:
| Title | Year | Role |
| Kath and Kim (TV series) | 2007 | As herself (guest) |
| MasterChef New Zealand (TV series) | 2010 | Guest |
| The Project (TV series) | 2010 | Self - New Masterchef Celebrity Chef Challenge Judge |
| Junior MasterChef Australia | 2010 | Self - Guest |
| Donna Hay - Fast, Fresh, Simple (TV series) | 2011 | Host |
| Masterchef Australia (TV series) | 2009-2011 | Self - Guest Chef and Judge |
| Donna Hay: Basics to Brilliance (TV series) | 2016-2017 | Self - Host |
| Donna Hay: Basics to Brilliance Kids (TV series) | 2017 | Self - Host |
| RTL Late Night (TV series) | 2018 | Self |
| Saturday Kitchen (TV series) | 2007-2020 | Self |
| Dishing It Up (TV series) | 2022 | Self |
| Donna Hay Christmas (TV miniseries) | 2022 | Self - Host |
