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Karen Martini
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| Born | 22 September 1971 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Chef |
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Where the Heart Is Karen Martini Cooking at Home |
| Television | Better Homes and Gardens My Kitchen Rules |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Sapountsis |
| Children | 2 |
Karen Martini was born on September 22, 1971. She is a famous Australian chef, a person who owns restaurants, a writer, and a TV presenter. She is well-known for her cooking skills and her appearances on television.
Early Life and Cooking Journey
Karen Martini grew up in Greensborough, Victoria. She started cooking when she was very young. When she was 15, she gained experience working with famous chefs. One of them was Jacques Reymond, a French-Australian chef. She also learned classic cooking techniques from Tansy Good in Melbourne.
Later, in the 1990s, Karen worked at several restaurants. These included Haskin's and the Kent Hotel. She then worked at the Melbourne Wine Room in St Kilda. Karen is married to Michael Sapountsis. They have a daughter named Stella, who was born in 2006.
Television and Media Career
Karen Martini is most famous for her roles on television. She was a food chef on the popular show Better Homes and Gardens. She also appeared as a judge on My Kitchen Rules, another well-known cooking competition show.
In 2005, Karen was the main chef on a TV series called LifeStyle Cafe. This show had 13 episodes and was shown on the LifeStyle Channel. She also cooked on a show called Intolerant Cooks. On January 23, 2024, Karen announced that she would be leaving Better Homes and Gardens. She wanted to work on new projects and explore different opportunities.
