About Monica 

Monica Christian's love of baking began long before she undertook formal training in Australia.

Growing up in Bekasi, Indonesia, Monica spent much of her childhood helping her mother prepare and sell cakes and traditional foods. From an early age she learned the value of quality ingredients, patience, and the importance of making food by hand. Family celebrations, community gatherings and local markets provided opportunities to learn traditional recipes and techniques that had been passed down through generations.

Alongside baking, Monica developed a deep appreciation for Indonesian cooking, helping prepare complex traditional dishes that required careful preparation and an understanding of authentic ingredients and methods. These early experiences laid the foundation for a lifelong passion for food and hospitality.

After moving to Australia, Monica further developed her skills through formal training at TAFE, combining professional baking techniques with the traditional values she learned as a child. Today, Nutmeg by Monica Christian brings together the best of both worlds — professional training, traditional methods and a genuine love of creating food for others to enjoy.

Operating as a registered home bakery in Newcastle, NSW, Monica prepares cakes, tarts and breads in small batches, with every product made to order using quality ingredients and careful attention to detail.

At Nutmeg, baking is more than a business — it is a continuation of traditions learned in the family kitchen and shared with a new community.