108: doing that thing you do

Today was one of the many times a client asked if I was “doing this full-time” i.e. baking, and while it was perfectly fine, somehow I got reminded of nosy relatives asking what I do for a living, and how quickly the question would be swept aside without a definite answer. And that’s simply because apparently having a degree and a non-stable job is a huge no-no. That it negates having spent four years in a local university, and ending up “buat kuih” (loosely translated as ‘making cakes’).

With all the naysayers around, why do I still obstinately stick to this line? Well, here are the reasons I can safely say why I love my job!

1: It combines two of my loves; baking and craft.

2: It allows me to have my me-time in the mornings.

3: I get to play with my food, so to speak.
Or in this case, the mister gets to play with whatever leftover fondant I have.

4: I get to create, and see something go from pencil to frosting, from paper to cup.

5: I get an almost instant gratification from all the smiles, the exclamations, the sms and mail feedback, and of course, the little kids whose pretty dresses and chubby cheeks get smeared silly by my frosting.

107: on today’s table #5: red

Coconut rice pudding with strawberry syrup makes for a great early morning indulgence.

I heart my $0.75 Ikea table napkin!

With the Korean strawberries being in season (and on sale) right now, it’s no suprise that I’ve been seeing quite a bit of red on my plate recently. While I’m definitely not going to be quick to proclaim strawberries to be my favourite berries, I must say that the rice pudding and wholemeal muffins have moved strawberries up the list.

106: if you go down to the zoo today

You’ll find yourself learning something new succinctly written on a wooden board, and learn that a zoo trip is never complete without a map, and plenty of directional signages;