Pastry buff takes long road to baking
KUCHING: A producer, baker, son, friend and boyfriend who has set his sights on opening his own pastry restaurant one day. This is the story of Peniel Jeshurun whose six foot tattooed frame accentuated by nose and ear piercings is beguiling, to put it mildly. But behind the rugged exterior is a soft-hearted man with a […]
TV show leads to passion in baking for Patricia
KUCHING: Her interest in baking cakes grew after watching the TV show “Cake Boss”. Patricia Engsingan Seliman, 32, is from Ulu Luau Awik Saratok but grew up in Kota Samarahan. At first, she had no confidence in starting a baking business but after getting the encouragement and support from her husband and family members, she […]
From music notes to Cakes and Dough
During the pandemic, violin teacher Melissa Yeo discovered a new passion as she learned to adapt to the difficult days of lockdowns and restrictions. Moving from violins to ovens, Melissa now enjoys being surrounded by the aroma of her pastries, although she admitted that she hardly had any time for herself nowadays. Making life sweet one bite at […]
Bachelor degree holder housewife cum baker
KUCHING: “Baking is a form of my self-expression — it makes me happy and my cakes make others happy. Spreading joy is immensely powerful,” said Ika Othman when asked what drives her to follow her dreams. In recalling her life’s journey, the 29-year-old said she started baking cakes for her husband and her husband’s colleagues […]
Tiny Hands ― A home kitchen made for love
Every so often, 32-year-old Stacy Gregory and her four children would bake. What used to be just a weekly affair turned into a daily routine after a disheartening encounter at a supermarket during the recent movement control order (MCO). Helping people go through hard times According to Stacy Gregory, her children always have a huge […]
Social media food trends: MCO’s stress relief
The movement control order (MCO) was imposed so everyone would stay at home, be safe during this period and prevent the Covid-19 cases from rising. From another perspective, with all the space and time at home, some even discovered new hobbies and talents, such as cooking and baking. Trending recipes for you to try at […]
