Phillippa Grogan

Phillippa Grogan learned a natural affinity for baking at her mother’s side, and has turned this into a career, with her breads, cakes and provisions widely enjoyed around Australia. Wellington-born, Phillippa completed her Bachelor of Arts at Melbourne University before going on to live and work in France and Britain, cooking under doyenne of simple seasonal food Sally Clarke. In 1994 Phillippa opened the doors of a bakery and provision store in Armadale, Melbourne focusing on traditional breads and pastries. Twenty years on, and Phillippa has opened three other bakeries around Melbourne, selling her goods nationally. She was a founding member of the Specialist Cheese Makers’ Association, and is a judge of various food industry awards. She has appeared on television including Masterchef Australia. She lives in Melbourne with her husband and fellow baker Andrew O’Hara and three children, all of whom enjoy baking together on weekends.
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