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.’

“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

“Botanical Garden” is a signature dessert by Chef Miko Aspiras created for the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia

'Botanical Garden' Chef Miko Aspiras’ signature edible garden dessert for the MasterChef Australia Season 17 finale. Credit: MasterChef Australia

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

A glittering showdown to reveal this season’s MasterChef Australia champion. Credit: MasterChef Australia











