Kristina Kristina "Kiki" "Kiki" Mrakic Mrakic

Kristina has a love and passion for baking. When her hands touch the ingredients, her imagination ignites! “I am filled with creativity and so much joy. I simply cannot wait to create, ” says Kristina. “From listening to the mixer combine the ingredients, to laying eyes on the finished dish, it’s a process that my five senses thoroughly enjoy. ”

Living in Australia, Kristina began baking at a young age as a way to feel more connected to her family and friends across Europe and the States. “Being separated from most of our relatives meant I couldn’t bake with my grandma like all the other kids at school. I did, however, enjoy watching my mum bake and when I was old enough, I joined her, ” says Kristina. “We baked memories together. We made recipes that were passed down, tweaked a few and created new ones During Christmas, a time when it seems we miss our relatives the most, we would make recipes passed down to us, knowing that our relatives would be doing the same. It made us feel connected to each other. It brought so much joy, happiness and above all, love. ”

Kristinas signature dish is a Pavlova with a twist. “I love movie mysteries, so of course, there’s a secret ingredient!”