Peter Russell-Clarke facts for kids
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Peter Russell-Clarke
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| Born | 19 September 1935 Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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| Years active | 1959–present |
Peter Russell-Clarke (born 19 September 1935) is a famous Australian chef, writer, and television personality. He is also a talented artist who draws cartoons and illustrates books. He is well-known for making cooking fun and easy for everyone.
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A Chef on Television
Peter Russell-Clarke became very famous for his cooking shows on TV. He hosted a short, five-minute show called Come and Get It. This show was on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for nine years in the 1980s.
Come and Get It Show
Over 900 episodes of Come and Get It were broadcast. Peter Russell-Clarke often started his segments with the friendly Australian greeting, G'day. This made his show very popular and memorable.
Cooking for Royalty
Peter Russell-Clarke even had the honor of cooking for royalty. He was the chef for the Prince of Wales' Silver Jubilee dinner. This was a special event celebrating 25 years of the Prince's public service.
Author and Artist
Besides cooking, Peter Russell-Clarke is also a skilled writer and artist. He has written and published many cookbooks. These books share his delicious recipes and tips about food.
Illustrating Books
He has also illustrated several books for other authors. Some of these include fun fiction books for children. Peter Russell-Clarke started his career as a freelance cartoonist. He is also a talented painter.
Helping Australian Industries
From 1975 to 1979, Peter Russell-Clarke was a spokesman for food campaigns. He worked with the Victorian Egg Board and the Australian Dairy Corporation. His efforts helped increase egg sales in Victoria by 5% in just three years.
Selected Books by Peter Russell-Clarke
Peter Russell-Clarke has written and illustrated many books. Here are a few examples of his published works:
- Peter Russell-Clarke's Egg Cook Book (1979)
- Peter Russell-Clarke's Come and Get It Cookbook: The Book of the TV Series (1984)
- Food, the Dictionary (1985) (written and illustrated by Peter Russell-Clarke)
- Aussie Outdoor Cookbook: In Association with the Australian Red Cross (1998)
- Food Encyclopedia: Everything You Need to Know About Every Food (2005)
