It’s another happy moment in my life. Cooking not only makes me a better person, allowing me to spread joy to people through flavours and nourishment, it also allows me to help others and give back to the community through culinary artwork. When I had the opportunity to marry my love of cooking with my […]

It has been almost ten years since I started sharing my thoughts and feelings on food through a cooking blog I set up online in 2008. In 2010 I took that energy and inspiration into a studio and began giving cooking classes, sharing my love of food with students of all ages and walks of […]

Trying new things means letting go of the familiar and having the courage to face the unknown. It can feel scary and many choose not to take this path. But there are so many amazing experiences to be had in this world, how will you ever find out if you only stick to what you […]

Last year was a wonderful whirlwind of travel to new places that helped broaden my mind, and opened new approaches to inspiration. In the past my thoughts revolved around Western cuisine, particularly French and Italian (my favourites!) yet now I find myself exploring new ways of creating and having fun – vital ingredients to a […]

Food and cooking is my calling in this life, my purpose in this world and the gift I seek to share with others. To travel the world and experience new cultures and understand different ways of living is a long held wish of mine, to understand and discover diverse flavours and ways to create new […]

Dear Maquette Family Today the 19th October is the start of a new direction for Maquette, we are not closing our doors, instead we are embracing a new approach to how we cook and engage with our diners. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every single person who has shaped […]

Signum is at the forefront of design in Macau, embodying creativity and style. From cutting edge furniture and decoration to the best in local art, Signum houses it all and more. Maggie Chiang has long been bringing her flair and creative touch to the Macau food scene, from her kitchen she innovates and delights in […]

Discover Macao’s Rich Food Culture with Chef Maggie Chiang The Soul of Macao – Introducing Macao’s Food Culture Project by : BBC Travel X Macao Government Tourist Office

Travel is a big part of my life and teaches me a great deal. I am always happy to meet spiritual people around the world pursuing their passions and a recent trip to Kyoto, Japan, was a deeply enriching experience.

When I was small I always heard people saying that a fulfilling dinner can make people feel blessed. When I was a child I couldn’t fully grasp the meaning of this, but today, as a chef, I do everything I can to make people feel blessed when eating something I made.

They say love has the power to melt hearts and break boundaries. How strong is your love, how far would you go for it?

Storytelling is an ancient and valuable art that extends around the world, used to share history, traditions and tales of us. Transcending time and geography, it brings people together.