Madrid Fusion Manila was a huge success and part of it was the trade exhibition where a fellow Bicolana made me very proud! I was privileged that I was able to witnessed how Chef Louise showcased her cooking skills at the same time introduced Bicol cuisine to some of the most formidable crowd in gastronomy.
| Yes, she's a teenage chef! She's only 16 years old and she just recently graduated high school but if you see her work in the kitchen, you'll be amazed by her innate talent and skills. What can I say?! Well, aside from her supportive parents, she got the best mentors in the world like Chef Philip Golding!  |  Chef Philip John Golding, President of the Philippine Chapter of the Ordre Internationale des Disciples Escoffier, is one of Louise's great culinary mentors. |
My heartfelt congratulations to Junior MasterChef Louise for her well attended demo at the Breville Philippines booth during the recently concluded Madrid Fusion Manila, a global event that showcased the encounter between Spanish and Filipino chefs which celebrated over 300 years of shared history.
Chef Louise's demo certainly got the attention of the crowd like bees and her Bicol Express Paella recipe made a big buzz attracting more people to give it a try. Some even sticked their nose in the Breville Mutli Chef Cooker, literally. :-p
And when samples came for taste test, the crowd rushed to get their own cup and indulge just like these foreigners who gave Louise a double thumbs-up!
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With its solid 12 year track record, Madrid Fusión is the most important Spanish gastronomy congress bringing together the most prestigious and innovative chefs from all over the world. And this year, the world went to Manila to see the future of food. That future now includes Bicolano cuisine, thanks to Chef Louise recipe and successful demonstration!!!
 | I was really wowed by the way Louise introduced Bicolano cuisine to the rest of the world. I also witnessed how her passion and dedication in her craft won the hearts (and tummy!) of the crowd. She gets better and better every time she's on stage and in her kitchen. |
Louise is a natural crowd magnet and media darling. I also saw friends from the media who attended her demo despite their busy schedule. I even met Ms.Dolly of Flavors Magazine that day!
If I'm not mistaken (and based from my 2 days observation), Louise was the youngest chef who had a demo in the recently concluded Madrid Fusion Manila.
 | She really made me more proud to be a Bicolana. I'm blessed to have a young chef friend like her. I joked her that next time I will attend her cooking demo, I'll bring neon fan board already! hehe :-) |
(L-R) With Ms.Michelle Mabulo (the ever supportive mother of Louise), Ms.Rica Buenaflor of Havaianas South Luzon and Bigg's Diner (family friend) and Ms.Cris Llamo, General Manager of Breville Philippines.
 With Mr. Brad Maurer (International Sales & Marketing Manager of Breville), Ms. Michelle & Sir Fermin Mabulo (parents of Louise), and Mr.Neri Francisco, Assistant General Manager of Breville Philippines. | With Chef Philip Golding, after his demo at the Breville booth where I had a glimpse on how he's training Louise to become an expert in this industry. He's very passionate in passing on his knowledge even in butchery to new talents. "Start them young!" he said.  |
The best of the best in the culinary world agree that this teenage chef have a very promising career in this industry.
What's even more amazing is that Louise never fails to attribute her success to God. I remember during her demo, the host asked where she got all this recipe inspiration and you know what's her reply? "From God." she said. I mean, for this young girl to have so much faith in Him, it was just inspiring. Her answer also reminded me to always give back the glory to our Heavenly Father who provides for everything.
 | So to our dear teenage chef Louise, continue cooking with all your heart and live the life God wants you to have! I know you'll touch more lives with the food you'll prepare. Your recipes that will surely put the Bicolano cuisine in the gastronomy map of the world. Check her Bicol Express Paella and other recipe on www.louisemabulo.com. Don't forget to visit Breville Philippines for kitchen inspiration and updates. |
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