By Tate Papworth
Anushka Zargaryan’s MasterChef adventure may have come to an end last night, but her culinary journey is only just beginning.
In an incredibly intense pressure test, the Sydenham local went up against Nicole and Tim for a spot in the final five.
The three attempted to reproduce world renowned chef Ashley Palmer-Watts interpretation of a lamington.
Anushka’s plate received positive reviews, the lack of a key component – raspberry gel – brought about her demise.
Anushka said her time in the
MasterChef kitchen had been an incredible experience, but she was ready to go home.
“It was a crazy experience. It was something I never thought I’d do, but I’ve done it and I have no regrets,” she said.
“It was quite intense during my final days of the competition. I was physically very, very tired and I think I went into my final elimination challenge with the state of mind [that] I was ready to go home. I didn’t have nerves or anxiety – I was just spent.”
Anushka says she’s already started planning for the next step of her journey.
“My long-term plan is to have a cooking school that will focus on using cooking as a form of therapy for food-related mental health issues like anorexia and bulimia,” she said.
“Cooking can be a massive reliever and can help reduce stresses.
“It won’t work for everyone, but … cooking isn’t just about food.”
