#292: Adriano Zumbo - Life is like a Recipe

Adriano Zumbo is a chef and TV presenter. He is one of
Australia’s most celebrated pâtissiers and the star of the
Netflix TV shows Zumbo’s Just Desserts and Sugar Rush. As a
popular figure in the pastry world he has garnered many nicknames
including, ‘The Sweet Assassin’, ‘Pâtissier of Pain, ‘Dark Lord
of the Pastry Kitchen’ and has been lauded as ‘Australia's answer
to Willy Wonka’. Adriano is a regular guest judge on
MasterChef Australia and has appeared on Dessert Masters on
Network 10.


This country boy’s first taste of the sweet life was raiding the
lollies and cake mix from his parent’s Coonamble supermarket.
Adriano began his apprenticeship at the age of 15 where his love
affair with pastry flourished. An appearance on the first series
of MasterChef Australia was instrumental in introducing the
croquembouche to an even wider audience and made Adriano – and
macarons – a household name. 


Adriano has released three bestselling cookbooks, has competed in
several prominent international competitions including Coupe de
Monde and the Asian Pastry Cup. It is, however, his love affair
with confectionery, combined with his Parisian training at
institutions that include l’Ecole Lenôtre, Bellouet and Pierre
Hermé and which has resulted in a sensibility as delicious as it
is irreverent.  Adriano is a favourite on the international
events circuit traveling to India, Indonesia, Mexico, South
America and Malaysia demonstrating his sweet skills to an
audience of devotees. 


Creativity is evident in every layer of Adriano’s elaborate
desserts. Constantly evolving and always considering his next
move, cake, or idea, Adriano’s infectious energy keeps his fans
on their toes. They love it that way, and so does he. 


We chat about the creativity, loss of his businesses and the toll
it took, his love of creating, crazy macaroons flavours, stress
and cooking, getting on TV & MasterChef, tailored needs of
the school system plus plenty more!



Check Adriano out on:


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zumbopatisserie


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesweetassassin/

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