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Comment on Mad about a 3rd Birthday Cake by LT

LT — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:18:26 +0000

OMG! You should start a bakery! Can’t believe anyone I know would be able to make such a fabulous cake.

Comment on Mad about Christmas Cookies by Karen

Karen — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:07:27 +0000

Faridah: If you haven’t decorated them, try drying them in the oven at a low temperature. If you have, you might want to try placing them in an air tight container with a dessicant or dry them in an air-conditioned room.

Comment on Mad about Christmas Cookies by Faridah

Faridah — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:30:39 +0000

Hi Karen,

I’m in SG. And my cookie get soggy after overnight.
What can I do to make the cookies crisp again? Help!

Comment on Mad about a 3rd Birthday Cake by Ling

Ling — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:00:21 +0000

What a gorgeous cake! The layers are perfectly stacked and the details on the characters are amazing. Happy Birthday Ashley!

Comment on Mad about a 3rd Birthday Cake by sprite

sprite — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:35:23 +0000

Beautiful! What a lucky kid you’ve got!

Comment on Mad about Kueh Lapis Spekkoek by Foodelicious

Foodelicious — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:09:10 +0000

Yes, this cake will “mature” as the days goes by. It’s best to leave the cake for a day or two. In the picture, your cake does look a little bit dry. My trick for this cake is to brush butter generously after each layer and leave it a day or two before I cut and serve. Of course I do add in brandy and rum at times.

Comment on Mad about Kueh Lapis by Lea

Lea — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:14:35 +0000

Hi,
I baked this today and mine didnt turn out as yellow as yours, the browning on each layer was uneven and the cake looks wet after bake except the top and bottom layer which seems dry. Any recommendations?
Can I check with you how do you prick all over with toothpick? I used a fork instead and really prick everywhere, could that be the reason why each layer is so wet?
Appreciate if you could take time to answer.
Thanks

Comment on A Devastating Loss by Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:53:23 +0000

Dear Karen,

I feel your pain and admire your will to move on despite the hurt. The baking classes and macaron baking will hopefully make the time go faster as the wounds try to heal. I’m on my way to start a new macaron business (not in sg though) and am always happy to find someone to exchange tips and know hows on baking them. Perhaps we could start an email chat?

Comment on A Devastating Loss by Karen

Karen — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:11:15 +0000

Thank you for your words of comfort, Constance and ling.

Eva: Thank you for sharing your friends’ experiences. A has been a great source of comfort these past 2 months.

John H: Thank you for sharing your story with me. I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. I hope that you’re right and that with time, I’ll heal and the grief will be less painful.

Comment on A Devastating Loss by John H

John H — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:59:52 +0000

I love your blog, and i didn’t know if i wanted to say anything or not, but I think its the right thing. I wish i had the words to express my sorrow at your loss, my older brother past was stillborn. I remember crying for hours when i found out i wasn’t the oldest and i would never get to know my brother. The loss does temper with time and it made me all the more thankful for the rest of my family. Its never fair to loose a child, but i pray you find peace. Keep baking and hold on. Your not alone in your grief.