Did you know celeb chef Sarah Todd cuts her own hair?

Chef & restaurateur Sarah Todd tells ET Panache how she can’t wait to explore the world again and how she’s upskilled during her time at home:

Travel bug
I look forward to travelling to the remote areas of India, Australia, and Italy. I enjoy discovering new cultures and cuisines of course. I mention Australia because there is so much of this amazing country that I have not seen. Although I love eating at restaurants, I get the most inspiration from visiting small villages/towns and cooking with local families.


On the agenda
Surprisingly, I have never been to Italy. I booked a trip a couple of years ago but had to cancel. I love Italian cuisine and look forward to cooking with and learning from the Nonnas. Like India, traditional Italian food varies from one region to another using a diverse range of regional produce. I also look forward to discovering more of Australia’s rich history and Aboriginal cuisine known as ‘bush tucker’. In India, my first stop will be Goa! Every year my Mum, nephew, son, and I spend six weeks in Goa which includes daily trips to the restaurant for a swim and a meal. It has become a tradition which we hope to continue very soon.

Beauty at home
I like to be constantly moving and really cannot sit still long enough to be pampered. Would you believe even today I cut my own hair. I do my own nails, make-up, hair styling and spray tan. During my modelling days I studied to be a make-up artist, hair stylist, and nail technician. I am self-sufficient when it comes to beauty treatments. My kind of pampering is walking along a beautiful, secluded beach, and playing a game of tennis or golf. I have so much going on in terms of work, so these activities give me the opportunity to switch off and unwind.

Shopping list
Australian fashion designers are recognised worldwide for their fresh and unique approach to women’s clothing. Before lockdown, I purchased a lovely organically grown linen shirt. I now have one in just about every colour. Thanks to my time in India, I have embraced colour which is now evident in my wardrobe. I think my next exciting purchase will have to be a new car. I love my two-door sedan, but it is not always practical.

Tech update
I film a lot of recipes at home in my own kitchen so have become quite self-sufficient. I purchased a tripod and an SLR camera and can now film beautiful, high-quality videos.