How This Woman Became a Michelin Star Chef in Taiwan - In Her Shoes Ep25

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Michelin star chef Justine Li leads her French fine dining restaurant in Taichung, Taiwan. Having dedicated her entire life to the pursuit of creating spectacular food, her success has been hard-won. Discover the story of a chef who lives and breathes everything fine dining in this episode of "In Her Shoes." For more than 40 years, Justine Li has been honing her craft as a chef. At the age of 17, she dropped out of school to pursue a life in professional kitchens after a chance trip with a friend ignited a lifelong passion. Justine shares how she became captivated by Italian cuisine, prompting her to travel to Italy to deepen her knowledge. She eventually opened her own Italian restaurant in Taiwan — a journey that sparked a growing curiosity about French cuisine and opened the door to the world of fine dining. Justine recounts her experience learning to cook in France and how she was inspired by the elevated level of culinary artistry she encountered there. After mastering these techniques, she returned to Taiwan and opened her French restaurant in Taichung. Earning a Michelin star was the culmination of years of tireless dedication. Learn about the challenges this remarkable woman faced in a male-dominated field in this episode of "In Her Shoes." “In Her Shoes” introduces leading women in Taiwanese society, spanning fields from fashion and art to business and sports. Explore the lives of these extraordinary women, what drives them, and how they have overcome personal challenges to excel in their careers and reach the top of their professions.

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In Her Shoes

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