Author of books such as Sharing Puglia.
Vivienne Polak's Story
Born and bred in Melbourne, Vivienne’s background is in education and her passion for sharing and teaching permeates her busy life. Family and friends are at the heart of her purpose and many years of feeding them has resulted in her love, knowledge and interest in food. Luca and Vivienne’s path crossed on the day he arrived in Melbourne in 1985 and they have been firm friends ever since.
Travel has been a wonderful feature of her life, with family and friends in tow. Adventurous, intrepid, experimental with a passion for ‘authentic’ first hand experiences, Vivienne’s interest in discovering and preserving family and traditional recipes has her brought her to the treasure trove that is the cuisine of Luca’s birthplace.