Isabella Jakubiak (born 28 June 1983) is an Australian self-taught cook known for winning the 2011 series of reality television cooking programme, ''

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'' with her sister Sammy.

Personal life

Jakubiak was born in Sydney, Australia, and is of Polish heritage. Her heritage and family members working in the food service industry serve as a source of inspiration for her cooking.

''My Kitchen Rules''

Bella Jakubiak and sister Sammy showcased both traditional and reinvented Polish cuisine as contestants on series 2 of ''My Kitchen Rules'' in 2011. The Sydney-based pair won the Grand Final broadcast on 13 April 2011, beating Victoria pair Kane and Lee.

Current activities

Jakubiak appears in regular bi-weekly segment on Channel 7’s The Morning Show. She also hosts her own TV show alongside sister Sammy, Food For Life. Bella appears as a home cooking expert for

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. In 2012 Jakubiak launched a Sydney based catering business, bellasfeast. Bella has performed cooking demonstrations at Australian food shows, including the

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, since 2012. In 2015 Bella Jakubiak co-founded a range of

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under the brand name Saucy Sister. Jakubiak has been ambassador to Passionfruit Australia in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Since 2011, Bella has run a successful recipe blog.

References

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