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Aulani pastry chef talks competing on Food Network's 'Spring Baking Championship'

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Russell Subiono
Published February 28, 2022 at 5:36 PM HST
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Contestant Carolyn Portuondo on Spring Baking Championship, Season 8.
Contestant Carolyn baking process, as seen on Spring Baking Championship, Season 8.
Rob Pryce
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Carolyn Portuondo's baking process, as seen on Spring Baking Championship, Season 8.

Hawaiʻi sweet tooths and baking aficionados get ready! Season Eight of Food Network’s "Spring Baking Championship" kicks off Monday at 6 p.m. Among the competitors is Carolyn Portuondo, head pastry chef at Disney's Aulani resort and a Punahou alum.

Her work was featured on TLC’s "Fabulous Cakes," she’s won dozens of awards, and she's owned a successful bakery in Las Vegas. So why did she accept the opportunity to compete against other bakers on national television? The Conversation spoke to Portuondo about her experience.
This interview aired on The Conversation on Feb. 28, 2022. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.
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Russell Subiono
Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Russell Subiono has spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. He was previously the executive producer of The Conversation and host of HPR's This Is Our Hawaiʻi podcast. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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