{"id":12171,"date":"2024-07-31T18:25:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T10:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=12171"},"modified":"2024-08-01T08:58:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T00:58:31","slug":"internationally-renowned-female-culinary-masters-share-insights-at-utm-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/internationally-renowned-female-culinary-masters-share-insights-at-utm-session\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0<strong>Internationally-renowned female culinary masters share insights at UTM session<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-12171 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-herald-lay-a-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12176'>\n\t\t\t\tSharing session \u201cExploring the Culinary Journeys of Trailblazing Women: From the Silk Roads to Global Gastronomy\u201d\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-768x512.jpg 768w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-1.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-1-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-1-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-1-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-1-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12177'>\n\t\t\t\tCooking demonstration\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4.jpeg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4.jpeg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-414x276.jpeg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-470x313.jpeg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-640x426.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-130x86.jpeg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-187x124.jpeg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12178'>\n\t\t\t\tMr. Adam Mathis, Director of Culinary at MGM\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<span class='pum-trigger  popmake-12181  text-center font-blue' data-do-default=''>\u4e2d\u6587\u7248\u672c \/ Chinese version<\/span>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Four internationally-acclaimed female chefs were invited to UTM, to showcase their culinary expertise and inspiring stories to over 100 local culinary arts students, chefs, culinary associations\u2019 members, and small enterprise owners from Macao. Chef Chudaree \u2018Tam\u2019 Debhakam from Thailand, a rising star of Thai cuisine, shared details of her inspiring journey, aiming to pave the way for future generations of female chefs<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fast-paced world of culinary arts, few names are currently as prominent as Chef Chudaree \u2018Tam\u2019 Debhakam. The first female Thai chef to receive two Michelin stars, she also clinched the prestigious 2024 Michelin Guide Young Chef Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She says she has spent her career so far \u201ctaking things step by step,\u201d dedicating her time to perfecting her craft, and absorbing as much knowledge as possible from various kitchen environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef Tam was in Macao in late June, taking part in a series of culinary demonstrations and a sharing session at UTM\u2019s Mong-H\u00e1 Campus. The event, under the theme \u201cExploring the Culinary Journeys of Trailblazing Women: From the Silk Roads to Global Gastronomy\u201d, was jointly promoted by UTM, local integrated resort operator MGM, and luxury-lifestyle magazine Robb Report Hong Kong, with support from the Macao Government Tourism Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At UTM, Chef Tam demonstrated one of her signature dishes, \u2018dong dang\u2019, an elevated version of Northeastern Thai noodles with a modern touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After receiving a bachelor\u2019s degree in food science and nutrition from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, she joined a short-term internship at a restaurant in the Thai capital, Bangkok. \u201cI loved the thrill and camaraderie in the kitchen setting, and I found that I operated well under pressure,\u201d she recalls, adding that the overall environment reminded her of playing team sports in her youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This love for the culinary arts propelled her to join a culinary arts programme at the International Culinary Center in New York City, in the United States. \u201cI volunteered to help out at events every chance I got, in order to learn as quickly as I could.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She then joined the team of the high-end farm-to-table restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York state. \u201cIt was there I learned about the philosophy of produce-driven cuisine and the different aspects of sustainability that can be applied to restaurant operations,\u201d she says, reflecting on her two-and-a-half years with the famed outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning to Thailand, Chef Tam later competed in \u2013 and won \u2013 the first season of TV reality show \u2018Top Chef Thailand\u2019. She then embarked on a journey to reconnect with her roots, travelling across the country to rediscover local ingredients and culinary traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This led to the creation of the \u2018Pop Up Project\u2019, a series of events showcasing the produce and knowledge of small-scale sustainable producers. Eventually, the initiative evolved into Baan Tepa Culinary Space, a Bangkok venue dedicated to celebrating Thai ingredients in innovative ways. It is currently part of the \u201cAsia&#8217;s 50 Best Restaurants\u201d list and boasts two Michelin stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef Tam says her journey has included a few \u201chard lessons\u201d until she reached the point of her career today. \u201cI have no regrets,\u201d she states. \u201cI try to see things as opportunities and challenges for me to learn and develop myself as a person, a business owner, and a chef.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked to define her culinary style, Chef Tam uses the term \u201ccreative Thai cuisine\u201d. She also points to a focus on sustainability, stemming from a deep belief that chefs and restaurants have a role to play in the future of the food industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy sourcing from producers who share the same mindset about taking care of the land and the environment, I believe we can create delicious food, with longevity\u201d in terms of its place in culinary culture, she says. \u201cFor us, it starts with education and building awareness that it is possible to run a kitchen and a restaurant this way. I hope more people can see what we are doing and adopt a similar approach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advice for aspiring female chefs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the challenges young female chefs face, Chef Tam highlights the issue of under-representation in high-ranking positions. \u201cIt was hard to find female role models when I was working my way up the ranks. Despite many talented female cooks, there weren\u2019t any in management positions,\u201d she says, adding it was difficult at the time to find a female mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To young women pursuing a career in the culinary arts, particularly those enrolled on UTM\u2019s Culinary Arts Management Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme, Chef Tam offers sage advice: \u201cPerseverance and discipline are the key to staying motivated, hungry for success, and passionate in kitchens,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNothing happens overnight. Put in the effort, and I can assure you somebody will be watching. There is no fast track in kitchens: cooking is a skill. You need to keep working at it until you can perfect it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advice is echoed by Mr. Adam Mathis, Director of Culinary at MGM, one of the entities promoting Chef Tam\u2019s visit to Macao. He tells UTM students that the culinary industry recognises every person of talent with a desire to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He adds: \u201cDon\u2019t be shy to seek out opportunities, whether through internships or even part-time jobs. This will not only build your competencies but also help you develop a clearer understanding of the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy empowering all of our culinary talents, I believe that they can unlock greater creativity and capabilities for our future growth,\u201d he states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan, Rector of UTM, says that \u201cserving as the designated protection unit for Macanese gastronomy, UTM was proud to be an active part\u201d in the inspiring event \u201cExploring the Culinary Journeys of Trailblazing Women: From the Silk Roads to Global Gastronomy\u201d. She emphasises the significance of the event for highlighting the boundless creativity, unwavering passion, and relentless effort of those working in the gastronomy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis event will undoubtedly infuse fresh vitality into our collective endeavours to promote culinary excellence and sustainability,\u201d she concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor: UTM Public Relations Team<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four internationally-acclaimed female chefs were invited to UTM, to showcase their culinary expertise and inspiring stories to over 100 local culinary arts students, chefs, culinary associations\u2019 members, and small enterprise [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":12177,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1704],"tags":[3166,400,2861,499,1017,2859],"class_list":["post-12171","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-university-news","tag-chudaree-tam-debhakam","tag-macao","tag-macao-university-of-tourism","tag-mgm","tag-thailand","tag-utm","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"views":1538,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12171"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12189,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12171\/revisions\/12189"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}