Julie Lin

Chef & broadcaster

Maple Ambassador

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Glasgow-based chef and TV/radio presenter, Julie Lin, reached the quarter-finals on MasterChef in 2014 and now co-owns a Malaysian-inspired diner in Glasgow, Ga Ga Kitchen & Bar.

Julie is a seasoned (if you’ll pardon the pun!) chef, TV and radio broadcaster, restaurant owner, industry award winner and featured cook – she’s even had the joy of cooking lunch for Dame Judi Dench!

Passionate about holding the door open for other women in the industry and passing the baton on to the next generation, Julie is a huge champion of fellow female chefs and entrepreneurs, alongside teaching cookery lessons to school children local to her in Glasgow.

She takes great pride in pulling inspiration from her Malaysian-Scottish roots to develop the South East Asian and Malaysian cooking she is known for, and is currently working on her first recipe book.

Recipes by Julie Lin

Chef & broadcaster

Our maple ambassadors

We are proud to work with a selection of fantastic ambassadors who love maple in all its forms and want to inspire others to use this wonderful ingredient.

Tips and tricks

You can make your own maple taffy in just seven minutes

Try our microwave maple taffy recipe. It’s quick and easy!

Maple flakes make a great addition to spice blends

Season meats, fish, and vegetables with the delicious flavour of maple.

Maple water is for drinking — and cooking, too!

Maple water brings sublime flavour to soups and broths. You can also use it to poach fish.

The Science Behind Maple

Researchers are learning about the natural composition of maple syrup and its potential benefits to human health. Find out what they know.