lovehandle Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 can we all throw aside what 6 pecs lah, handsome or not, ugly or short and jus hold a baking/cooking session? Whose house is big enough?? While quite a no. of us definitely has a conventional oven (not those portable ones) , I m not sure in a typical hdb flat, how to hold a group of bakers in a small kitchen??? anyone has any good suggestions??? or just a small grp of 4 ? cos anyway it is just talking about baking and passion for cooking right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidster Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hi fellow bakers, May I ask can a bakery shop make money? If not, why are there so many bakery shops opening one after another in shopping malls and at HDB? What are the challenges of setting up and managing one? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Hi fellow bakers, May I ask can a bakery shop make money? If not, why are there so many bakery shops opening one after another in shopping malls and at HDB? What are the challenges of setting up and managing one? Thanks. gd qns u hve to ask the bakery then yes, I agree it s sprouting out here and there so long u r in the retail/f&B , there bound to have that similar set of challenges Y? u r opening one soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 gd qns u hve to ask the bakery then yes, I agree it s sprouting out here and there so long u r in the retail/f&B , there bound to have that similar set of challenges Y? u r opening one soon? It depends. Your cake or bakery has to be unique and different from other people. So it can attract people to dine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hi fellow bakers, May I ask can a bakery shop make money? If not, why are there so many bakery shops opening one after another in shopping malls and at HDB? What are the challenges of setting up and managing one? Thanks too much to share in here. Add me on line: chocolateabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 8 hours ago, Chocolateabs said: It depends. Your cake or bakery has to be unique and different from other people. So it can attract people to dine. yes, but even unique get copycats at one point, when only breadtalk got the pork floss, now the whole world has it at one time, only one has charcoal bread, now all have the black bread I saw many innovative ones keep sprouting out in hdb (as raised by kidsters) but.........once I tasted a horrendous 1 with high pricing that is it, will never frequent again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Might have good news! (location yes, weekends preferably the unofficial* (&Official expertise) enthusiasts pls report here (Share your ideas too)! Lol If u r expecting for a bakery class of an academy standard like in Shatec/sunrice or SIT (https://www2.ciachef.edu/singapore/courses.html), then this may not well be the best place We aim to start from VERY small and ez to understand simple baking.... Chocolate , shyc, @ThePineapple @Boiboi15 @Curious_Mac can u teach? or anyone Unofficial: Why unoff? cos for me, I m never those obedient -go-by-the-book type, so long I can cook out a dish/a pastry ie fine, I m NOT going for masters for culinary or to bcome James oliver or going to Open a RA (restaurant Andre)U get me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) chefs shd stress but not the rest Cross boundaries (from acting or writing to ....cooking) :霆锋 Nicolas tse many foodies recommended this show cos hardly there are any cooking shows (mandarin) None of them, including Japanese used gloves when serving the last cut (except sg!) Edited December 13, 2016 by lovehandle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyc Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 13 hours ago, -Ignored- said: Might have good news! (location yes, weekends preferably the unofficial* (&Official expertise) enthusiasts pls report here (Share your ideas too)! Lol If u r expecting for a bakery class of an academy standard like in Shatec/sunrice or SIT (https://www2.ciachef.edu/singapore/courses.html), then this may not well be the best place We aim to start from VERY small and ez to understand simple baking.... Chocolate , shyc, @ThePineapple @Boiboi15 @Curious_Mac can u teach? or anyone Thanks for the invitation, unfortunately cannot commit. Great to hear the possibilities of a 'Great Sg bake-off', a spin off of the popular baking series where amateurs gather together to bake. Though unable to join, I may still be able to offer some ideas. Once had such a gathering among ex-colleagues. Decided on a common topic or baking scope. Example, maybe bake a sponge cake for the session. Each participant will do their own research and gather their own recipe to bake. At the same time, he will prepare for his own ingredients and tools required. List them down and add footnotes if a certain ingredient purchase may have balance for others to use. We than email each other for reference. Those who requires the balance ingredients or tools from other, will than inform each other and keep everyone posted. This way, you safe on too much materials being purchase, some stuff may be of limited use after the session. Of course this is made possible with smaller groups but in big groups than have to appoint a leader to do the necessary admin work. on appointed date and time, each will take turn to bake their stuff while others watch, learn and give all kind of advices. I must add we had great fun than and many hilarious moments where things went wrong. The final products may be shared in an ending tasting session with coffee or tea. Or participants may even bring home some to show off their skills. Do note this requires almost a whole day of baking as we wait for one another to use the oven. Alternatively, from the baking group, each person will take turn to demo his favorite or most commonly baked item to the rest of the members. Hope it will be a success and you guys have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 hmmmmm , I guess we have to start small first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_amk Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 On 30November, 2016 at 11:19 AM, -Ignored- said: so good one, only selected few hve it! by the way, the colouring is a tad too dark , isn't it? lighten it pls Hi there -Ignored-, thanks for the comment, I've been just way too busy baking and didn't have the time to login here. Regarding the "colouring" you've mentioned...well I do not use any colouring, in my cakes. I bake a Very Rich Traditional Fruit Cake, and not the commercial type generally seen in local bakeries. I leave my cakes to mature for 6 months before serving...hence the Very Rich Dark appearance...and the whole bottle of Brandy that goes into each cake....hehe. This is what my family has baked for generations and also what all my customers want. So unless someone places an order one day for a lighter cake, I wouldn't actually bake one. I guess it is all a matter of finding the right Fruit Cake for your taste preference. Thanks anyway for your suggestion. Cheers, Mike ;-) shyc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 3 hours ago, mike_amk said: Hi there -Ignored-, thanks for the comment, I've been just way too busy baking and didn't have the time to login here. Regarding the "colouring" you've mentioned...well I do not use any colouring, in my cakes. I bake a Very Rich Traditional Fruit Cake, and not the commercial type generally seen in local bakeries. I leave my cakes to mature for 6 months before serving...hence the Very Rich Dark appearance...and the whole bottle of Brandy that goes into each cake....hehe. This is what my family has baked for generations and also what all my customers want. So unless someone places an order one day for a lighter cake, I wouldn't actually bake one. I guess it is all a matter of finding the right Fruit Cake for your taste preference. Thanks anyway for your suggestion. Cheers, Mike ;-) Mike do u wanna teach us how u do it ? or would that be a "secret recipe"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiboi15 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 On 13/12/2016 at 6:27 PM, -Ignored- said: Might have good news! (location yes, weekends preferably the unofficial* (&Official expertise) enthusiasts pls report here (Share your ideas too)! Lol If u r expecting for a bakery class of an academy standard like in Shatec/sunrice or SIT (https://www2.ciachef.edu/singapore/courses.html), then this may not well be the best place We aim to start from VERY small and ez to understand simple baking.... Chocolate , shyc, @ThePineapple @Boiboi15 @Curious_Mac can u teach? or anyone Unofficial: Why unoff? cos for me, I m never those obedient -go-by-the-book type, so long I can cook out a dish/a pastry ie fine, I m NOT going for masters for culinary or to bcome James oliver or going to Open a RA (restaurant Andre)U get me? Sorry didnt see ur messages. What kind of bakes would u wanna learn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 26 minutes ago, Boiboi15 said: Sorry didnt see ur messages. What kind of bakes would u wanna learn? Preferably something simple to start with, less equipment .... shortest possible time eg the most is using just 1 mixer , bowls and whisk? would teaching scones , sound less complicated? I realised baking cakes is rather long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abang Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 I can offer my kitchen..to host a small group of bakers and experimental cooks. Preferable date: Sun 1 Jan 2017 from 12 pm onwards... Purpose: To learn from one another...I'm definitely not an instructor-of-sorts but willing to pick up tips from you guys. Equipment I have: Induction cooker and convection oven, mixer and blender. Cost: Your own material as I am just providing the space. Rules: No sex, no bitching and no discrimination, yes be very colour-blind. Interested party, please pm me. lovehandle and Chocolateabs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 2 hours ago, abang said: I can offer my kitchen..to host a small group of bakers and experimental cooks. Preferable date: Sun 1 Jan 2017 from 12 pm onwards... Purpose: To learn from one another...I'm definitely not an instructor-of-sorts but willing to pick up tips from you guys. Equipment I have: Induction cooker and convection oven, mixer and blender. Cost: Your own material as I am just providing the space. Rules: No sex, no bitching and no discrimination, yes be very colour-blind. Interested party, please pm me. Pineapple tarts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 cube 3 can teach?but the grating of that pineapple is a real challenge leh the whole course definitely takes sometime venues : we have two on hand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Too bad I can't teach Edited December 15, 2016 by Chocolateabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 6 minutes ago, Chocolateabs said: Too bad I can't teach nvm, u can participate, if u want....provided we get it running Did u mention some Philips model and then u deleted it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Ya. You looking for mixer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 not exactly, I m trying to visualize in a typical housing/ kitchen , it might be very difficult to let everyone handson like a cooking school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidster Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 http://www.boredpanda.com/mirror-cakes-ksenia-penkina These cakes look really nice. Are they difficult to make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 13 minutes ago, kidster said: http://www.boredpanda.com/mirror-cakes-ksenia-penkina These cakes look really nice. Are they difficult to make? definitely! glazing skills needed Wait till learning the basic before moving on to fanciful.. unless u r very talented in this area, then it will not be a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 No la. Me not really talented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 22 minutes ago, Chocolateabs said: No la. Me not really talented very humble pp in this group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 On 16/11/2016 at 3:38 PM, mike_amk said: Hey Chocolateabs, yeah sure...once I've done all my cake orders, I'll save a slice for you . Cheers, Mike christmas is ovr. And i still waiting for your cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juzabishanguy Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 I thought when people start baking would be normally simple cookies or stuff like brownies or chocolate cake to start off....den gradually up the stakes lol...Or ur can be like me i started off with a chocolate chip cookie premix from Betty Crockers...for beginners hers tasted good wor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biru_Sky Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 So how is the class going on? I am interested to learn baking. I had taken bakery course before at Creative Culinary but that was like 4 years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 We can baking cookies for Chinese new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrzilla Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 So. This is cool hahaha Eh Depending on what you wanna bake, I can probably teach. I hopeless at Chinese New Year Stuff tho.@kidster I can probably teach you to the the mirror glaze cake. It's easier than it looks. It just takes a fair bit of time coz you have to freeze the cake for best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 1:23 PM, Chocolateabs said: We can baking cookies for Chinese new year. choc teaching?? I felt doing cupcakes is 10times easier than cookies, don't hve to fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 can teach a bit la. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePineapple Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 On 12/29/2016 at 0:14 AM, Chocolateabs said: christmas is ovr. And i still waiting for your cake Imma waiting too... " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 9 hours ago, Rawrzilla said: So. This is cool hahaha Eh Depending on what you wanna bake, I can probably teach. I hopeless at Chinese New Year Stuff tho.@kidster I can probably teach you to the the mirror glaze cake. It's easier than it looks. It just takes a fair bit of time coz you have to freeze the cake for best results. Way. Another professional Chef. Knows the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 4 hours ago, ThePineapple said: Imma waiting too... " Hahaha. Don't tell me. Tell the Mike_amk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrzilla Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 @Chocolateabs Hahaha I'm not a professional. I'm just really really good at following recipes shyc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Well that is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePineapple Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 17 hours ago, Chocolateabs said: Hahaha. Don't tell me. Tell the Mike_amk It's ok, i can make my own de... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 23 hours ago, Chocolateabs said: can teach a bit la. yeh all of u don't b shy, don't push around k? luvhandle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 hour ago, ThePineapple said: It's ok, i can make my own de... I want also..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 58 minutes ago, -Ignored- said: yeh all of u don't b shy, don't push around k? We are just trying to be humble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Chocolateabs said: We are just trying to be humble tks for telling me that I should be more direct in my invitation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePineapple Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 On 1/15/2017 at 8:19 PM, Chocolateabs said: I want also..... Then make lor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 14 hours ago, ThePineapple said: Then make lor... You making for me? Thanksl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry4you Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I want to bake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 5 hours ago, hungry4you said: I want to bake Who make u bake?lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry4you Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 3 hours ago, cutejack said: Who make u bake?lol Myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Guys any update for this baking group or event.im keen to join the group.seriously pls.thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolateabs Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 7 hours ago, cutejack said: Guys any update for this baking group or event.im keen to join the group.seriously pls.thx Just too late for Chinese new year cookie hungry4you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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