Stuff Your Face With Cake At This Bake Sale Pop-Up – Happens Every Weekend Till August

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I love cake. It’s one of the most comforting desserts we’ve ever invented.

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Growing up, cake was always something that was only available or bought for birthdays and special occasions. I always envied westerners and their bake sales, where pastries and bakes were made and sold within a community.

Bake sales weren’t a thing in Singapore back then, and till today, it’s still uncommon. But now, my dreams of going to a bake sale is about to come true.

Enter Cake Club.

Cakes, Bakes, And Pastries Galore

Every weekend for the month of July and August (14 July – 26 August 2018), Marina Square Glasshouse will play host to the Cake Club.

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Cake Club is a pop-up retail market featuring some of Singapore’s best bakeries and cake shops, and they’re not kidding when they say they brought the best.

In July, Cake Club visitors will be able to find and purchase pastries and cakes from Bloomsbury Bakers, Inthebrickyard, My Sister Bakes, Milk Moons, and more!

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August will see the roster shuffle to feature our favourite Edith Patisserie, Boufe Boutique Cafe, Creme Maison Bakery and many more!

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That’s not all, you might even find some guest bakeries such as Non Entrée Desserts, who are known for presenting their desserts as savoury dishes, and Konditori, appearing at the Cake Club!

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Also, we heard that there’ll be a surprise appearance by a special dessert chef. No clues given at the moment. Hmmm…

For those of you who need something to wash down all that cake, The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. will be serving their freshly brewed signature teas at the Cake Club.

Of course, Cake Club isn’t just a retail market. There will also be workshops for budding bakers to learn a thing or 2 from the pros.

Yume Patisserie will be conducting Buttercream Flower Cream Piping workshop on 11 and 12 August 2018 while Once Upon A Table will have Cookie Painting workshops on 25 and 26 August.

Don’t forget to register for the workshops here.

So, if you’re looking to get your cake fix or you’ve just had a bad week, Cake Club is the place to go because let’s be honest, good cake makes everything better.

Cake Club
Venue: Marina Square, The Rooftop Garden, Glasshouse, #03-03, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Date: 14 Jul – 26 Aug 2018 (Weekends only)
Opening Hours: 12pm – 9pm
Website

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(Header Image Source: Edith Patisserie and Inthebrickyard)

This Bakery Makes Millennial Lao Po Bings With Flavors Like Tokyo Banana, Thai Milk Tea And More

If you frequently travel to Thailand, you’ll probably have heard of or seen April’s Bakery around.

With 60 outlets scattered across the country, their home-made pies are now available in Singapore not just in Tampines, but also in the CBD. Located at the bustling food hall at the basement of One Raffles Place, this branch is much more accessible to those of us who, well, don’t live in the extreme east of Singapore.

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While April’s Bakery has its roots in Thailand, their pies are unmistakably Cantonese at heart. Bearing some similarity to the traditional Wife Cake, or lao po bing, April’s Bakery puts its own spin on the pie by switching up its flavours and fillings!

Think Thai Milk Tea, Matcha Latte, Tokyo Banana, Sweet Potato… The list goes on.

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Some of their pies come filled with a tasty paste and custard combo, while others have a purely paste filling.

Priced at at just $2, these affordable pies are perfect for breakfast or a midday snack when you get a case of the munchies.

The Story Of April’s Bakery

The original April’s Bakery in Thailand started out as a small, obscure bakery in Central Plaza Ratchada-Rama III shopping centre. Selling cakes, biscuits and pastries, its founder, Nathanaporn Euawanthanakhun, started baking pies after discovering a love for roast pork pies during a trip to Hong Kong.

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That inspired her to come up with her own signature pie recipe, which eventually led her to expand her range to include flavours like Taro, Custard and Matcha Latte. To date, the bakery has over 30 pie flavours in Thailand, including both sweet and savoury varieties!

Pies For Every Preference

Unfortunately for us, April’s Bakery’s Singapore outlets currently only sell their sweet pies.

The signature flavour at April’s Bakery is Thai Milk Tea. Filled with a mixture of custard and paste, fans of Thai milk tea will likely enjoy this pie that’s rich and creamy, without being overly sweet.

Other custard-paste pies include the Matcha Latte, Custard and the Singapore-exclusive Tokyo Banana. Not available even in Thailand, this is hands down one of our favourites of the lot.

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Some favourites among the health-conscious (and apparently, the gym-going crowd at One Raffles Place) are the Pumpkin and Sweet Potato pies that come with no added sugar. While much more subdued in flavour, the natural sweetness of Pumpkin and Sweet Potato really come through in these pies.

Durian lovers, here’s another durian-flavoured pastry to add to your must-try list. The latest flavour to hit the shelves at April’s Bakery, these will surely not disappoint.

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While most of these pies are best enjoyed warm, we were told that you can also enjoy the custard-paste pies cold – and even with a scoop of ice cream!

If you’re working in the CBD area and are ever feeling peckish, grab one of April’s Bakery’s delicious pies. With such a wide variety of flavours, it’ll take you a while to work your way through all the pies to figure out which ones are your favourites.

Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, something healthy, or something to fill you up, April’s Bakery got just the thing!

April’s Bakery
Address: #B1-38 1 Raffles Place, One Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7am – 7pm
Contact: 8122 7604
Website

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Forget Sugar Glazed, This Cafe Serves Up Savoury Donuts Like ‘Cheeseburger’ And ‘Bacon’ At Only $2.90 A Pop

If the mention of donuts calls to mind sugary, sweet treats, this cafe’s savoury creations are about to turn your world upside down.

Six By Sera, a little place off Rangoon Road, serves up a collection of delicious savoury donuts! Now, we finally have an excuse to eat donuts as a full meal, and not just as dessert.

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Oh So Savoury Donuts

The donuts here come in 3 scrummy flavours: Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese and Truffle Oil, Bacon and Mozzarella, and the Cheeseburger donut–a magical combination of minced beef, cherry tomatoes with a slice of melted cheddar, and jalapeño.

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The best part? They are all selling at just $2.90!

Having one (or more!) of these beautifully presented babies as an afternoon snack will have us powering through the day for sure.

Pastries, Deserts & Coffee

Besides its unique savoury donuts, Six By Sera sells other amazing pastries as well, such as their signature croissants!

They are fragrant, buttery, flaky and airy–everything you could possibly want in a croissant.

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Like the donuts here, the croissants comes in several unique, inventive flavours. These include the Smoky Pork Croissant ($12.90, served on weekends only), Scrambled Eggs & Bacon Croissant ($10.90), and Cheesecake Croissant ($6.60).

A local favourite with a modern twist would be the Chili Crab Croissant ($11.90).

Sweet tooths can also sink your teeth into their desserts, like the Mini Choux Pastries (in yuzu, raspberry and chocolate flavours), Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake ($5.90) and the lemon meringue tart.

Six By Sera is always coming up with new goodies too! Check out the Bandung Lychee Raspberry Macarons they created specially for Mother’s Day.

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Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 12pm – 9pm; Sat: 10am – 10pm; Sun: 10am – 9pm; Closed on Mondays
Contact no.: 9652 8141

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(Top Image Credit: Six By Sera)

Going To Singapore Coffee Festival? Here Are The Details You Need To Know

The very first Singapore Coffee Festival (SCF) is finally here at F1 Pit Building!

Set to take place from 10 to 12 June (11am-9pm), this three-day event boasts over 100 exhibitors from the coffee and cafe industry. If you want to learn how to make a decent cup of coffee at home, or want to sample top coffee roasts from around the word, this is your one stop shop!

But what else is happening and where to get tickets? Don’t worry, we’re here to answer your brewing questions.

1.Getting there

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To get to F1 Pit Building, you can take the MRT to Promenade (Exit A – 0.38KM to venue), Nicoll Highway (0.94 KM to venue) or Esplanade (0.98 KM to venue).

Alternatively, you can take the bus (click General: 1-day access, workshops and lab sessions, music stages, SCF tote bag full of goodies ($18)

  • Group: 4 General tickets ($44)
  • VIP 1 Day: 1-day access, VIP fast track entry, VIP lounge experience with complimentary cocktail and canapes, workshops and lab session, music stages, VIP SCF tote bag full of goodies ($43)
  • DBS/POSB Cardholders: same as general admission ($15)
  • DBS/POSB Cardholders (group): Same as group admission ($38)
  • DBS/POSB Cardholders (3 Days): 3 days access, workshops and lab sessions, music stages, SCF tote bag full of goodies ($28)
  • DBS/POSB Cardholders (VIP): Same as VIP admission ($38)
  • Grab your tickets now HERE. Do note that you need to bring the printed ticket as a proof of purchase to be exchanged for a spiffy non-transferable wristband at the venue entrance.

    Do note that the festival may be a ticketed event BUT drinks, food and certain workshops are chargeable (A cuppa coffee starts from as low as $4). 

    3. What to expect?

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    The festival promises to be an interactive multi-sensory experience and a platform to showcase local craftsmanship in speciality coffee, without forgetting Singapore’s unique and rich kopi heritage.

    You get to experience live on-site home barista challenge showcases, education talk sessions, local kopi showcase and have a chat with baristas, cafe owners, wholesale retailers and coffee lovers alike.

     4. What workshops are available?

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    A series of workshop ranging from Fundamental Barista Skills to Latte Art and even Coffee and Chocolate Pairing are available at the festival.

    If you’re one of those who wonder why you have to pay so much for a cup of coffee, we highly recommend you to check out the An Introduction to Specialty seminar. There’s also a Women In Coffee which piqued our interest. Click 5. Is the SCF ALL about coffee?

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    The Singapore Coffee Festival may be a celebration of coffee but there are non-coffee vendors as well.

    There’s Prana Chai from Melbourne, Amazin’ Graze with their amazingly healthy any yummy snacks, Boulangerie Asanoya (2 loaves of tea bread at $5!) and salted egg yolk chips from The Golden Duck.

    If you’re feeling hungry, fill up your tummy with some noms from Symmetry, The Coastal Settlement, The Hangar and top it all off with some delicate French pastries as dessert from Paul.

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    F&B aside, ToTT store will also be having 20-30% discount on some of their kitchen items and the Jamie Oliver’s kitchen line can be found there too. Click On top of that, great music goes really well with a good cuppa coffee right? While you’re at it, don’t forget to catch performers such as Charlie Lim, Inch Chua, Cashew Chemist and many more. Click 6. On-site Facilities

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    With the indoor air-conditioning and all that coffee, don’t worry, restrooms are available at the festival venue. Also, the festival takes place over multiple floors. For those who find it difficult to take the stairs, the F1 Pit Building has elevators to ensure access to both levels of event.

    7. Lastly, any recommendations?

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    Cold Brew lovers out there, you have to try Chye Seng Huat Hardware’s Bottled Cold Brew Coffee. It is only available at the festival and has a great rich flavour you won’t wanna miss.

    Looking for something warm with a kick? Check out Common Man Coffee Roasters for your pick me up cuppa.

    Singapore Coffee Festival
    Date: 10-12 June 2016
    Time: 11am- 9pm
    Venue: The F1 Pit Building
    Address: 1 Republic Boulevard, 038975
    Website:
    SG Coffee Fest