Kate Jenkinson (My Shit Kitchen) The Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast Season 15 Episode 20

17 Oct 2025 • 50 min • EN
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Kate Jenkinson: Biography Kate Jenkinson is an Australian actress who has been in constant work since graduating from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2004, where she won the Nigel Rideout Award. Her professional debut was in the play Zastrozzi for Black Swan Theatre Company, for which she was nominated for "Best Newcomer" in 2005. On television, she was a regular on the Channel 10 comedy series The Wedge (2005–2007) and has appeared in numerous Australian dramas and comedies including Offspring (as Kate Reid), House Husbands, Tangle, and Amazing Grace. She is perhaps best known internationally for her breakthrough role as the inmate Allie Novak in the hit Foxtel series Wentworth (2016–2021). She also starred opposite her friend Rebel Wilson in the US comedy series Super Fun Night (as Kendall Quinn), Bogan Pride, and The Wedge. Her recent work includes the series Five Bedrooms (as Melanie Best). On film, her credits include Fatal Honeymoon and The Heckler. New Work: "My Shit Kitchen" Kate Jenkinson has gained a following for her comedic cooking series, "My Shit Kitchen", where she shares her culinary escapades. Online Links: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2311303/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1 Instagram: @katejenko YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katejenko TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katejenko.tiktok _________ Cookbook lovers, this one’s for you! Get 25% off a subscription to ckbk with code WELLSEASONED — the ultimate digital cookbook library. Access nearly 1,000 full cookbooks from top authors Use on web and mobile app for cooking anytime, anywhere Save favorites, create custom "recipe playlists", search by ingredient and dietary preference Sync with your print cookbook collection via Eat Your Books Perfect for serious home cooks and cookbook collectors alike. Go to the link  https://join.ckbk.com/ckbk?code=WELLSEASONED

From "The Well-Seasoned Librarian: Mixing Cookbooks and Conversation"

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