Gifts

wrapping is never my forte...



Stuff i Baked

over the weekend...



Cream Cheese Pound Cake w/Orange Zest



Shorter baking time on mid rack would have been perfect!



for my niece! been too long and end up alittle dry...sad...




yes they are macarons - attempt no. 3 failed again....nasty little no-feet cookies



attempt no. 4 - got feet but not high enough...

oh yes, i need alittle more time and patience...

casual days with cakes, coffees and teas

i don't drink coffee till recently. have been sipping quite a fair bit these days, to keep myself awake. missed those days when i could just spend time testing recipes and having fun messing around with my little one in the kitchen.

am delighted though to receive some well-wishes and requests for my bakes. thank you my dear friends...i'm happy to know you all still remember! I will start baking soon or rather, i'm hoping to if everything goes well.

Friends close to me know i've been thinking or deliberating to start my own cafe/knick knack store. People around me gives me the inspiration to go all out and realise the dream. Veron, sweet young lady whom i've met online by chance and Delcie, awesome and driven baker whom i hope i will be able to work with one day.

another inspiration comes from her, wished i had visited her cafe before it was closed late last year. she's thinking of re-opening her cafe and some suggested Ann Siang Hill. what do you guys think?

A little too quiet, maybe?

Went there last Saturday and absolutely love the nostalgic heritage buildings there, which offers the kind of warmth and comfort to the dog-tired souls, longing for a break from the hustling and honkings in the city - that's me!

But then again, is the area too quiet for comfort? *crows flying past*

Anyone keen on a cup of tea / recce trip (again) this weekend? i know she does :)

Me!

Happy Mother's Day

what i got for myself & my mom

Clockwise - Mont Blanc, Strawberry Shortcake, Mango Cheesecake, Choco Renga

Been wanting to try their cakes esp after all the rave reviews in the media and food blogs. my tastebuds verdict:

Mont Blanc ♥♥

Strawberry Shortcake ♥

Mango Cheesecake ♥♥♥

Choco Renga ♥

Strawberry Souffle ♥♥♥♥♥

Strawberry Souffle (not in pic) is by far the best mix of sponge and cheesecake with just enough strawberries as toppings. it's the only piece that will make me reach for a second slice. This is followed by the Mango cheesecake (my mom's fav) with the tangy mango sauce and light cheese base. As for Mont Blanc, my heart remains with Agnes B's.

As for the 2 with the least votes, have you tried my Strawberry Shortcake or Darn Good Chocolate Cake?

i'm a pompous cow homebaker.