‘Fast’ Ed Halmagyi
‘Fast’ Ed Halmagyi is one of Australia’s best-loved TV chefs and food authors. For the last seven years he has shared his unique take on achievable, time-conscious cookery with millions of viewers and readers through his television, newspaper, radio and publishing endeavours. Ed’s motto is simple, ‘when you do less, the ingredients can do more!’.
Ed’s television commitments are significant. As the cooking presenter on Network 7’s Logie-winning Better Homes and Gardens he transforms elegant restaurant cuisine into recipes that anyone can prepare at home. He has co-hosted the popular travel show ‘Discover Tasmania’ for the last few years, drives the kitchens of New Idea TV, and appears regularly on Sunrise and The Morning Show, 7’s popular daybreak programs.
In publishing Ed is no less energetic. His weekly syndicated column through Cumberland newspapers has developed a loyal readership all over Australia. Ed writes about the culture, history and theory of our food then applies it to a particular ingredient each week. His first cookbook ‘Nove Cucina’ sold out of print, but his new book ‘Dinner in 10’ was released in July 2009. Ed has also published his own bookazine under the Better Homes and Gardens banner. ‘MORE: the best of Food in a Flash’, and his own magazine ‘Fast Ed’s Better Basics’ is in stores now.
Radio listeners in Sydney are familiar with Ed as a regular guest on ABC local radio 702, and as the host of Better Homes & Gardens Radio throughout Australia.
Ed’s cooking heritage included Sydney’s iconic Rockpool, the Wickaninnish Inn in Canada, Cruise and Fuel. It is through comprehending Ed’s passion for bakery that you come to understand his philosophy of food. Cookery is a transformative process that celebrates the simple, yet perfect, flavours of great ingredients. As Ed often says, ‘great food is a gift of love, so eat up!’.
Ed undertakes significant charity work with Anglicare and Community Greening Australia. He is a keen gardener, fisherman and long distance runner who is the proud father of two beautiful kids.
