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Coming from a family of bakers and chefs, it seemed natural for Paula Humphreys to be interested in pursuing a career in cookery. Trained as a professional chef in New Zealand, Paula enjoyed working at award-winning restaurants and consulting for private vineyard restaurants around Christchurch.

Her avid interest in art also spurred her to work as a teacher aid in art and photography. Combining these three passions, Paula embarked upon a career as a food stylist, creating sensational food for photography. When Paula moved to Singapore in 1999 with her husband David and their children, she began teaching cooking classes to expatriates and domestic helpers. After being approached by the New Zealand High Commission to provide catering services for events and private dinner parties, Paula set up a small business called KIWICHEF. The high demand for cooking classes and catering has led to this publication in an effort to educate domestic helpers on the fundamentals of western style cookery and to provide safe, nutritious and delicious food for their expatriate employers and families.