From about the age of six, Bronwyn taught herself to bake cakes using packet mixes.

"I played sport on Saturdays and made cakes on Sundays," she said.

"I always had a sweet tooth from day dot.

"I liked to make those marshmallow ice cream cones and toffees for school fetes."

Known as Queen Bee in the Public House kitchen in Albury, Bronwyn creates the delicious array of desserts on offer.

Highlights include deep-fried ice cream with salted caramel sauce and Baileys truffles.

"It's a bit like a Golden Gaytime," Bronwyn said.

Having grown up in Albury, Bronwyn did her apprenticeship at Tiffins, which operated in the Cinema Centre Building, before working at the SS&A Club for six years.

Mum to four sons aged 12 to 22, she has worked in the Public House kitchen for almost two years.

"I like the homeliness of the place and the style of comfort food," she said.

"Among our staff I like the warmth and the nurturing; it's a very respectful place to work."

MEET MORE HOMEGROWN CHEFS:

What's your favourite winter dish?

I like nourishing and soulful dishes like soup. I make minestrone with Spanish chorizo and homemade garlic bread.

What's your favourite season?

Winter

What are the staples in your pantry now?

Garlic, flavoured salt (it's really underrated as a seasoning) and baking ingredients like dates, oats and flour.

What is your earliest cooking memory?

Once a year my whole family would visit my Nan in Newcastle. She always had an amazing spread but I loved her butterfly cakes.

Which ingredients do you grow yourself?

Herbs

Which six people would you invite to dinner?

Oprah Winfrey, Rob Thomas (Matchbox Twenty), Sam Mitchell and Shane Crawford (Hawks, I can't choose between them), Robin Williams and Jason Momoa (Aquaman).

What is your favourite foodie ritual?

I make a berry smoothie every morning.

What are you bingeing on TV?

Game of Thrones and The Block.

What did you have for dinner last night?

Beef brisket with polenta chips

What are you drinking at the moment?

Chai latte

Details:

Public House,

491 Dean Street, Albury

Phone: (02) 6023 5851

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