Welcome to my digital portfolio - from spark to flames.

I'm Danielle

What began as a spark in my grandmother’s kitchen has become a lifelong flame. Cooking is more than recipes and techniques — it is a love language.

01 - Fine Dining

From our academy’s fine-dining practice kitchen, here is a glimpse of my most recent work:

Seared veal, pomme macaire, caramelised onion

Halibut ceviche, Leche de Tigre espuma, sweet potato purée

02 - Baking and Pastry 

My home and academy kitchens have produced some tasty treats. Have a look:

Chocolate entremet

Flower-themed Mother's Day vanilla cupcakes

Saint Honoré cake

03 - Garde Manger

Cuisine is shaped by history and tradition. From my garde manger practical classes:

Salmon and roasted bell pepper terrines

Traditional pâté en croûte

Salmon Bellevue

Teamwork is at the heart of every kitchen and over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working with colleagues who are both passionate and disciplined.

Previews from inside the kitchen

Rolling foie gras

Assisting with amuse bouche preparations

Recipe testing during my internship

Preparations for my Chef of the Day service

Danielle Machibaya

danielle.machibaya@edu-caas.ch

© Danielle Machibaya, 2025