Selina Maristela Ocampo is no stranger to the hospitality industry. For three years, she was the R & D head at Manila House Private Club.
Around that time, she also created a culinary and front-of-house internship program with the Magsaysay Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts, as well as a consultancy service, tailored toward the needs of the homeowner—from recipe development and budgeting to waste management, kitchen hygiene and maintenance.
She was so excited to apply her knowledge in running a professional kitchen to a home setup, but then the pandemic hit.
The 29-year-old found herself unemployed. She suddenly had lots of time on her hands. And so …
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