Projects & Events
Sharing her experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for all things beautiful and delicious, Julie consults as an archivist, and curates and hosts public events, cooking classes and restaurant pop-ups.
CURRENT WORK
Lead consultant on The Powerhouse Museum Australian Culinary Archive
Exploring the role of food in our lives and culture with the intent to preserve the contributions of key players, this living archive will comprise exhibitions, programs, education and events to include past and present influential chefs, producers, writers and personalities. Tasked with interviewing talent, compiling content and advising on the project’s direction, Julie brings her immense knowledge of the Australian culinary landscape and its key players to the project. The Powerhouse Museum Culinary Archive is a current and ongoing project.
RECENT WORK
Co-host of pop-up dinner series, Cooking the Books
Together with chef Christine Manfield, Julie co-hosted three series of pop-up dinners, Cooking the Books, that served as an edible ode to her own and Christine’s culinary heroes. Each sold-out dinner celebrated the recipes of wonderful chefs, such as Madhur Jaffrey, Elizabeth David, Alice Waters and Julia Child. Hosted at venues from Sean’s Panorama in Bondi to the Cook’s Co-op at Sackville and Du Fermier in Trentham, Victoria, the dinners were hugely successful.
Co-host of Cookery, Chats and Books with Gillian Bell & Julie Gibbs
Together with master baker, Gillian Bell, Julie has hosted and instructed keen bakers and bookworms through cooking classes that share more than simply recipes. Julie and Gillian teach and inspire students with casual chats about books, baking and the written word, all while whipping up delicious treats.
Talent and Project Manager
Able to dispense trouble-shooting and publishing advice for authors and colleagues, Julie’s esteemed career in publishing makes her well-equipped to manage both talent and projects. She acts as a sounding board and advisor on media opportunities and engagements and is able to assess the merits and viability of potential creative projects.
Travel and food writer
As a freelance travel writer and editor, Julie has written for publications such as Sydney Morning Herald and contributed content for Galah magazine.
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