Ube Dessert Competitor Profile - Dane Hearn
Jennie Tabios Jennie Tabios

Ube Dessert Competitor Profile - Dane Hearn

Dane Hearn, the winner of the Ube Dessert Competition at Adobo Throwdown 3.0, shares his journey to success. Growing up in the Philippines, Dane was exposed to various ube desserts and drew inspiration from his childhood experiences. His signature cake recipe, using real ube, has been a bestseller since 2015. Dane's passion for baking was influenced by his mother, who taught him from scratch.

Despite emotional challenges during the competition, Dane remained proud of his creation. He encourages future competitors to share their passion and never underestimate themselves. Dane credits his husband as a key supporter and consumer of his baked goods.

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Ube Dessert Competitor Profile - Tesa Meneses
Jennie Tabios Jennie Tabios

Ube Dessert Competitor Profile - Tesa Meneses

Tessa's Ube Dessert Competition win was a sweet triumph. Her friends' encouragement and love for ube inspired her to create a unique recipe, a Ube Cheese Macapuno Trifle. She adapted a Texas tres leches cake recipe, adding ube haleya for extra flavor.

Tessa overcame presentation challenges by watching dessert decorating and packaging tutorials, finding a style that showcased her trifle's beauty. The most memorable part of her experience was connecting with fellow competitors and exchanging ideas.

Tessa's advice to future competitors is to be confident and positive. Her love for baking and dessert-making was influenced by family gatherings with her grandma, where they'd try new recipes and experiment with flavors. As a fan of Mama Sita's products, she appreciates their convenience and quality.

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Interview with Erliz Maddox: Champion of the Ube Dessert Competition
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Interview with Erliz Maddox: Champion of the Ube Dessert Competition

We are thrilled to present an exclusive interview with Erliz Maddox, the exceptional baker who won the prestigious Ube Dessert Competition. Erliz's passion for Filipino cuisine and her innovative approach to baking have earned her this remarkable achievement. In this interview, she shares her inspiration, challenges, and future plans, offering valuable insights for aspiring bakers and culinary enthusiasts.

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From Heartfelt Tribute to Culinary Triumph: An Interview with Ube Dessert Competititor Ruthie Wu
Shara Ysabel Andigan Shara Ysabel Andigan

From Heartfelt Tribute to Culinary Triumph: An Interview with Ube Dessert Competititor Ruthie Wu

Ruthie Wu, the 2nd place winner of the Ube Dessert Competition, shares her heartfelt journey of creating a winning ube cheesecake in tribute to her late mother. In this interview, she discusses her baking background, the challenges she overcame, and offers advice to aspiring bakers. Discover the passion and creativity behind Ruthie's culinary success.

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