Derwent Valley
Writers’ Festival

May 27—29 2022
The Barracks, New Norfolk

Sally Wise

Sally Wise (OAM) is a kitchen guru, author and media presenter who is dedicated to equipping everyday people to prepare nourishing food with accessible ingredients.

In 2019 Sally was the Senior Australian of the Year for Tasmania winner, and in 2021 was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to culinary and hospitality sectors.

By way of history - Sally learned cooking from her grandmother, and then taught others how to cook on a volunteer basis. Sally's skills became widely recognised and in 2006 she received a request from ABC radio in Hobart, seeking a presenter to lead a discussion on jams and preserves.

This has led to the penning and development of her 16 cookbooks, which have sold hundreds of thousands of copies.

Sally launched a program at Risdon prison to teach soon-to-be released inmates cooking skills. She also speaks to community groups, university students and many others to promote better nutrition using readily accessible ingredients.

In addition, Sally helps new businesses in the food sector to optimise their recipes and techniques on a pro bono basis. She built a business, Sally Wise Cooking School, from her farm at Molesworth promoting and demonstrating the pure pleasure of working with fresh and local seasonal produce and other easily accessible ingredients.