Mula Maynila hanggang MasterChef Australia: Ang kwento sa likod ng tagumpay ng Pinoy Pastry Chef Miko Aspiras

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Alongside Andy Allen, Poh Ling-Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli, Chef Miko Aspiras appears as guest judge at the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia

Mula sa kusina ng kanyang lola at tiyahin sa Pilipinas hanggang sa entablado ng MasterChef Australia, ibinahagi ni Chef Miko Aspiras kung paanong ang pastry ay naging daan ng kanyang saya, identity, at purpose.


Key Points
  • Chef Michael ‘Miko’ Aspiras natutuo sa paggawa ng Caesar Salad dressing mula sa scratch sa edad na 5-anyos at sa kusina ng kanyang Lola at Aunty Annie nahubog ang kanyang pagkahilig sa pagluluto lalo na ang baking.
  • Kinilala siya bilang isa sa pinakatanyag na pastry chef sa Asia-Pacific, na kilala sa pag-reshape ng dessert landscape sa pamamagitan ng kanyang malikhaing estilo.
  • Si Chef Miko Aspiras ang guest judge sa finale ng Season 17 ng MasterChef Australia, at ipinakita niya sa mga contestants ang kanyang obra maestra na ‘Botanical Garden.’
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“Botanical Garden” is a signature dessert by Chef Miko Aspiras created for the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia
I met pastry artist Amaury Guichon briefly in Italy in 2018. I never expected he’d remember me, so being recommended by him for this role felt like a full-circle moment.
Chef Miko Aspiras, Finale Guest Judge, MasterChef Australia Season 17
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“Botanical Garden” is a signature dessert by Chef Miko Aspiras created for the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia
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'Botanical Garden' Chef Miko Aspiras’ signature edible garden dessert for the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia
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Alongside Andy Allen, Poh Ling-Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli, Chef Miko Aspiras appears as guest judge at the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia
Being a pastry chef right now means bringing joy to people. I put my heart into everything I do, and as a trailblazer in my industry, I truly love it. If given the opportunity, I hope to bring even more happiness to people through my desserts.
Chef Miko Aspiras, Finale Guest Judge, MasterChef Australia Season 17
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A glittering showdown to reveal this season’s MasterChef Australia champion. Credit: MasterChef Australia

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