FOR THE FOODIES Hailing from a large Italian family, Jessica Timpano spent her early years crafting sauce, wine, pickles, bread, pasta and salami from scratch with her Nonna. It didn’t take long for a love of food to blossom into an obsession with pastry. After a decade as a pastry chef at some of Sydney’s finest restaurants, Jessica is now head pastry chef at The Fullerton. Here, we grill her on all things dessert. What is your favourite part of being head pastry chef at The Fullerton? Being part of The Fullerton has been wonderful. I have showcased my work in all different areas, from afternoon teas to restaurant desserts and 1,000-person banquet functions. It constantly changes, which is what I love about it. Do you have any favourite dishes you’re currently serving? At the moment it would be our afternoon tea. It changes constantly throughout the year, and we up the ante every time it changes. How have you woven your story into the dessert story at The Fullerton? I always like to add my influence by putting some of my Italian style in the mix— something that’s always been close to me or a childhood memory. Do you have any tips for home cooks when it comes to baking and desserts? Never be afraid to make mistakes because sometimes the mistakes make the best product. Just have fun with it! 5 Minutes with Jessica Timpano Head Pastry Chef of the The Fullerton, Sydney AALIA Drinks: AALIA has some great cocktails and make a killer negroni. They also have delicious snacks (Their dates! If you know you know). Jessica Timpano’s Three Favourite Eateries in Sydney 1. 3. Shop 7.07-7.08/25 Martin Place, Sydney @aaliarestaurant Aalia Restaurant 2. Lode Breaky: Lode has the best pain au chocolate in Sydney and their pies are to die for. You’ll have flakes of pastry all over yourself after, but it is totally worth the mess. 487 Crown Street, Surry Hills NSW @lode_pies Lode Pino’s Vino e Cucina Restaurant: Such a charming little restaurant with great Italian food, and an awesome wine list. Their weekly pasta specials are a hit with something different and tasty every week. 199 Lawrence Street, Alexandria @pinosvinoecucina Pino’s Vino e Cucina @fullertonhotelsydney fullertonhotels.com Fullerton Hotel Sydney The only subject I really enjoyed at school was art —I love the creativity. The emotions you bring to a piece of art can be brought to pastry and that’s such a beautiful thing.
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