Stephanie Alexander facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stephanie Alexander AO
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Alexander signing one of her books in Adelaide, South Australia
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| Born | 13 November 1940 |
| Occupation | Cook, restaurateur, food educator, author |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Genre | Cooking |
| Notable works | The Cook's Companion |
| Children | 2 |
Stephanie Ann Alexander (born on 13 November 1940) is a famous Australian cook, restaurant owner, and food writer. She has taught many people about food.
When she was 21, Stephanie traveled the world. She then opened her first restaurant, called Jamaica House, in 1964. Later, in 1976, she opened Stephanie's Restaurant in Melbourne. This restaurant was very popular and stayed open for 21 years until 1997. Stephanie has also written many cookbooks. One of her most famous books is The Cook's Companion. It is an alphabetical guide to different ingredients and how to cook with them.
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The Kitchen Garden Foundation: Learning About Food
In 2001, Stephanie Alexander started a special program. It was called the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. She began it at Collingwood College in Melbourne. Stephanie believes that children learn best about food when they are young. They learn by seeing good examples and having fun experiences. These early lessons help them make healthy food choices for their whole lives.
What the Foundation Does
In February 2004, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation was officially created. This group is a non-profit organization. This means it uses its money to help others, not to make a profit. The Foundation helps teachers and schools. It gives them ideas, information, and training. This support helps them teach children and young people about "pleasurable food education." This means learning to enjoy healthy food.
How Many Schools Are Involved?
As of June 2023, the Foundation works with over 1000 schools. It also works with early childhood centers across Australia. More and more places are joining the program every year. The Foundation works with schools, governments, and people who donate money. This helps make sure the program has enough funding to keep going.
Awards and Recognition
Stephanie Alexander has received several important awards for her work.
Medal of the Order of Australia
On 26 January 1994, she was given the Medal of the Order of Australia. This award recognized her great service to the restaurant and tourism industries. It also honored her efforts to encourage young people to become apprentices in these fields.
Centenary Medal
On 1 January 2001, Stephanie received the Centenary Medal. This was for her outstanding work in the food and wine industry in Victoria.
Officer of the Order of Australia
On 26 January 2014, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). This is a very high honor. It was given for her important service to education. She designed and started school programs that help children learn to make better food choices. She was also honored for her work as an author.
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Stephanie Alexander signing one of her books in Adelaide, South Australia
