In the past year, we have seen the emergence of pandemic kitchens of people who have discovered their own talent and potential to cook dishes worthy of praise. Jake Aycardo’s kitchen is one example.
Straight out of college, Jake worked for a bank. To save money, he would cook his own baon that his officemates urged him to share. In no time, they were ordering food from him. The joy he felt making people happy though his cooking made him give up his job and venture into the kitchen, where he feels he belongs.
Armed with a vision, he auditioned for “Master Chef Asia,” and for two months he lived a dream in Singapore. It was unfortunate that his stint was short-lived.
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