Concept, menu and recipe development. Asian-inspired, healthy meals, clean label, gluten free, baking and pastry. With 20 years’ experience of Research & Development, Junnie has led many projects and excels in innovative prototyping, recipe development, commercializing products, and product launches in the market. She has an MBA and has enjoyed close collaboration with marketing teams. Junnie is very insightful in culinary trends, consumer insights as well as strategizing the product-launching process. Her creativity, detail-oriented and organization skills has been a great asset on many successful products launch.
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Sometimes the best culinary experiences are found off the beaten path. While strolling through Aomori, Japan, my senses were drawn to the enticing aroma of grilled eel and rice. We decided to give it a try, and it was a decision we didn't regret. The eel was fresh and tender, and the rice was cooked to perfection. A true delight for the taste buds! 🍚🐟 #FoodAdventures #TravelDiscoveries #CulinaryDelights
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We still have so much fig on our fig tree. Fig is so nutritious. So taking some of these figs, played a little in my kitchen over the weekend. Combining some of my favourite flavors together: Goat cheese, marmalade and figs. Here is an article to read about the benefits of figs: https://lnkd.in/eDyWkiyb #foodasmedixine #funbaking #figs #menudevelopment
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This season calls for delicious soup recipes! Excited to share a recent creation using our miniature butternut squash - a sweet, savory, and hearty soup made with butternut squash, chorizo and kale. A perfect blend of flavors that I absolutely love! 🍲🌿 #soupseason #menudevelopment #butternutsquash
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Clean label product development remains a top trend in the industry. Consumers are increasingly mindful of their purchases, seeking more functional food options. It is crucial to prioritize transparency and cleanliness in product labeling. #CleanLabel #ProductDevelopment #Transparency #foodasmedicine https://lnkd.in/eqwvzzkw
A Southeast Asian dish with a history: Hainanese Chicken Chop.
Craving a delicious meal? I decided to make Hainanese Chicken Chop paired with homemade French fries using our homegrown potatoes. To switch things up, I swapped the usual green peas with fresh fava beans from the farmers market. Who says you can't innovate in the kitchen? 🍽️🌱 #Foodie #HomeCooking #Innovation #menudevelopment
Alaskan best: Halibut fish and chips, Mermaid burger with Halibut, Salmon Poke bowl, Salmon bites, Black Cod with coconut rice, Miso Black Cod, King Crab, Dungeness Crab, Kelp salsa.. etc.
It’s been an amazing trip seeing and learning about Alaska. The abundance from the land and sea, the beauty of the nature has been breathtaking. We are very much inspired by this trip, looking forward to help more clients to develop the next best products, especially in seafood. #Alaska #seafood #menudevelopment
Do you have Shakshuka on your breakfast menu? #menudevelopment #breakfast
How do you deal with jet lag? 🛫 The weirdest thing is I get hungry 24/7. At 5:00am this morning, Thomas Griffiths, Certified Master Chef, suggested "How about Shakshuka with fresh tomatoes and peppers from our garden ?" 😂 Love this spicy tomato sauce, hearty, flavorful poached egg dish. 🍅🌶️ What a great dish to start the day! ☀️ #jetlag #foodie #cheflife #breakfast
Looking for inspirations …
One of the joys of traveling is seeking inspiration for product development. Recently, I had the fortune of trying an award-winning crab steam ‘Bao’ bun in Hakodate morning market. To my luck, it was the last one available when I got it! The flavors were incredible - a delightful mix of umami with celery, chopped daikon, and shredded crab meat. Absolutely delicious! 😋 #TravelInspiration #ProductDevelopment #FoodInnovation
Do you like garlic? It's one of my favorite ingredients to cook with. Many cuisines feature garlic as a key aromatic. Apart from its aromatic properties, garlic offers various health benefits. Here is an article sharing some insights on the health advantages of garlic. https://lnkd.in/ee9q74sN #foodasmedicine #garlic #productdevelopment #menudevelopment
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I love snacking and am always on the lookout for healthy options. Recently, I discovered a new fermented cashew product that has caught my attention. I hope this will inspire more healthy snack innovations. #HealthySnacking #productInnovation #HealthyEating #gutnuts