Oh interesting how you are sizing your cakes... Is it really the weight of the cake ? In France, I would order a cake giving the number of people who would taste it.
Managed to order a cake from La Tanglin Boulangerie @ Tanglin Mall that could be collected by 10am.
Liu, in Singapore, cakes are usually sold in standard weights, most common being 1kg for a small group of friends, some outlets offering 500g or 750g for smaller groups. Larger sizes like what I need usually require advanced notice.
So, if I buy a 1 kg cake inSingapour, how many people will have a standard piece of cake ? Also, one more little thing Snowy, I didn't understand why you needed the cake early in the morning, are you celebrating birthdays for breakfast ??
Liu, in most shops selling cakes in Singapore, a round-shaped 1 kg cake is *usually* cut into 10 slices to be sold separately, so that would generally be what constitutes as a "standard piece of cake" here.
Of course, if we buy the cake whole, we vary the portion of each slice ourselves according to the size of the group.
With regards to the cake for Snowylass' birthday celebration with her schoolmates, the situation is this:
The school has morning snack breaks and lunch for the kids at regular schedules. To avoid spoiling their lunch, parents bringing birthday cakes are requested to do so to coincide with timing for the morning snack break, which is around 10am.
The teachers would exercise their judgment whether the kids would still have their snacks, or whether after having the cake, they would skip their morning snacks. Some parents bring large sized cakes, so each child get a substantial portion. Some parents bring less, so each child get a token portion - but no one complains as it is a token of sharing the birthday happiness.
But we have to take care not to spoil their lunch, so we cannot introduce the cake too close to lunch time. In addition, some of the children only attend half-a-day, so most birthday celebrations are done in the morning to be as inclusive as possible rather than the afternoon.
Unfortunately for today, I did not get my 2kg cake as there was a hitch with the delivery. I had to settle for a 1 kg cake after waiting fruitlessly for the cake to be delivered to the Boulangerie. This meant the cake arrived late, and was barely enough to be shared with every one.
But as I mentioned previously, it was a token for sharing, so the small portion distributed around lessened the potential impact of spoiling the children's lunch.
Most parents in this school also distribute party packs containing snacks to group-mates of the birthday child.
Snowylady and I never liked the idea of giving children too much snacks like sweets or chocolates (esp. when many of them consume such stuff on regular basis), so we had taken to being "creative" with the party favours. In the past, we bought cute stationeries and the like.
This year, Snowylady arranged a visit to the school by a "Butterfly Lady" - a lady who studies and breeds butterflies. We made prior arrangements with the school for the lady to use assembly time to give a talk on butterflies, their life cycles and ecologies etc. The lady had interesting pictures, an "anatomically-correct" butterfly costume for children, as well as live caterpillars & pupae, as instructional aids.
From the many questions asked by the children, I guess it was a success. For myself, I learned new things about butterflies too, some I wished I hadn't known :P
You're welcome, though why a French, who has all the delicious cakes in France, would ever want to order a cake from Singapore is beyond me ... unless it's a durian cake ;-D
Oh no Snowy, you didn't frightened me at all. In fact, I am very perceptible. I already felt fainted several times because of the strong smells (not necessarily bad smells). The last time it happened, it was in a simple butcher's shop. :(
My favourite dessert : well... I would say cheese first, though it is not a dessert. And then, maybe strawberries without any sugar or any cream, and rice pudding without vanilla. :p
That's normal. I can't stand going near butcheries either, even small ones.
But then my nose is sensitive to the smell of meat (especially red meat), the less the better I say.
Durians are also way overrated. Don't like them myself. There is a durian snack shop at AMKHub that is doing BOOMING business, the queue on weekend is incredible. Unfortunately I have to suffer the smell everytime I go to the Supermarket as it is just outside.
I hardly eat any pastries these days. I think I am sensitive to the high sugar content, don't feel so good after eating them. White bread seems to affect my bowel movements too.
My favourite dessert... hmm normally I don't take dessert. But if given a choice I would take dou suan, my favourite.
:o I've never met someone who had the same 'problem'. In fact, I think my sense of smell is stronger than usual. Very often, I catch the smells (good or bad) before the people who are with me. Two years ago, I was sleeping in a parisian hotel while fire came in the kitchens at the ground floor. In the night, I could smell the smoke before the fire-alarm. The smoke was very important, but the fire wasn't. I remember that people didn't want to leave their room because they didn't believe there was fire (We were on the third floor). I had to convince them that I was smelling it !! Finally, we had to spend some time on the pavement before the firemen stopped the smoke...
It is a local dessert in Singapore made from... um not sure, some kind of beans, sweet but not too sweet with a consistency thicker than milk. It is delicious! Must try when you are here.
Happy birthday to snowlass
ReplyDeleteMany cakeshops now sell ready-made birthday cakes,,,,it depends on where u want to buy?
ReplyDeleteReady-made, but few come in sizes larger than 1 kg. I need 2kg or more.
ReplyDeleteOh interesting how you are sizing your cakes... Is it really the weight of the cake ?
ReplyDeleteIn France, I would order a cake giving the number of people who would taste it.
it's impossible now, maybe u could try to pay more and see whether they are willing to rush for u?
ReplyDeleteToo late, just remember to take it as a lesson. Just buy two one kg
ReplyDeleteActually it is a good idea to have two different flavour cakes, just choose a pretty one for snowylass to blow candles and make wishes...
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday in advance to snowylass, and may she be in the pink of health always! ;-)
Buy 2 cakes. Stack one on top of the other and call it a tall layered cake.
ReplyDeleteI like cakes from Angie the Choice.. the colors are so sweet and candy...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.angiethechoice.com.sg/shop/category.asp?catid=11
This will make you regret u did not order in advance...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.angiethechoice.com.sg/shop/category.asp?catid=9
;-P
Happy B'day to Snowylass
ReplyDeleteactually l love cakes from Hazel......can't remember that name of the cake shop, it katong beside OCBC bank.
ReplyDeleteManaged to order a cake from La Tanglin Boulangerie @ Tanglin Mall that could be collected by 10am.
ReplyDeleteLiu, in Singapore, cakes are usually sold in standard weights, most common being 1kg for a small group of friends, some outlets offering 500g or 750g for smaller groups. Larger sizes like what I need usually require advanced notice.
Wow Snowy, congratulations !
ReplyDeleteHow much is it?
It costs S$48/kg.
ReplyDeleteSo, if I buy a 1 kg cake inSingapour, how many people will have a standard piece of cake ? Also, one more little thing Snowy, I didn't understand why you needed the cake early in the morning, are you celebrating birthdays for breakfast ??
ReplyDeleteLiu, in most shops selling cakes in Singapore, a round-shaped 1 kg cake is *usually* cut into 10 slices to be sold separately, so that would generally be what constitutes as a "standard piece of cake" here.
ReplyDeleteOf course, if we buy the cake whole, we vary the portion of each slice ourselves according to the size of the group.
With regards to the cake for Snowylass' birthday celebration with her schoolmates, the situation is this:
The school has morning snack breaks and lunch for the kids at regular schedules. To avoid spoiling their lunch, parents bringing birthday cakes are requested to do so to coincide with timing for the morning snack break, which is around 10am.
The teachers would exercise their judgment whether the kids would still have their snacks, or whether after having the cake, they would skip their morning snacks. Some parents bring large sized cakes, so each child get a substantial portion. Some parents bring less, so each child get a token portion - but no one complains as it is a token of sharing the birthday happiness.
But we have to take care not to spoil their lunch, so we cannot introduce the cake too close to lunch time. In addition, some of the children only attend half-a-day, so most birthday celebrations are done in the morning to be as inclusive as possible rather than the afternoon.
Unfortunately for today, I did not get my 2kg cake as there was a hitch with the delivery. I had to settle for a 1 kg cake after waiting fruitlessly for the cake to be delivered to the Boulangerie. This meant the cake arrived late, and was barely enough to be shared with every one.
ReplyDeleteBut as I mentioned previously, it was a token for sharing, so the small portion distributed around lessened the potential impact of spoiling the children's lunch.
Most parents in this school also distribute party packs containing snacks to group-mates of the birthday child.
Snowylady and I never liked the idea of giving children too much snacks like sweets or chocolates (esp. when many of them consume such stuff on regular basis), so we had taken to being "creative" with the party favours. In the past, we bought cute stationeries and the like.
This year, Snowylady arranged a visit to the school by a "Butterfly Lady" - a lady who studies and breeds butterflies. We made prior arrangements with the school for the lady to use assembly time to give a talk on butterflies, their life cycles and ecologies etc. The lady had interesting pictures, an "anatomically-correct" butterfly costume for children, as well as live caterpillars & pupae, as instructional aids.
From the many questions asked by the children, I guess it was a success. For myself, I learned new things about butterflies too, some I wished I hadn't known :P
Thank you Snowy. I understand better now. Maybe, one day, I'll have to order a 1kg cake in Singapour.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, though why a French, who has all the delicious cakes in France, would ever want to order a cake from Singapore is beyond me ... unless it's a durian cake ;-D
ReplyDeleteAhah, I don't think I'll be able to buy one ! and... you know what ? I do not like that much cakes.
ReplyDeleteSorry, did I frighten you with that thought?
ReplyDeleteSnowybeagle, you should learn to shut your mouth!
Liu, what's your favourite dessert?
ReplyDeleteOh no Snowy, you didn't frightened me at all. In fact, I am very perceptible. I already felt fainted several times because of the strong smells (not necessarily bad smells). The last time it happened, it was in a simple butcher's shop. :(
ReplyDeleteMy favourite dessert : well... I would say cheese first, though it is not a dessert. And then, maybe strawberries without any sugar or any cream, and rice pudding without vanilla. :p
What about you Snowy ?
See this entry on my blog, Liu
ReplyDeletehttp://snowybeagle.multiply.com/journal/item/82/Confession_of_a_Tiramisu_junkie
That's normal. I can't stand going near butcheries either, even small ones.
ReplyDeleteBut then my nose is sensitive to the smell of meat (especially red meat), the less the better I say.
Durians are also way overrated. Don't like them myself. There is a durian snack shop at AMKHub that is doing BOOMING business, the queue on weekend is incredible. Unfortunately I have to suffer the smell everytime I go to the Supermarket as it is just outside.
I hardly eat any pastries these days. I think I am sensitive to the high sugar content, don't feel so good after eating them. White bread seems to affect my bowel movements too.
My favourite dessert... hmm normally I don't take dessert. But if given a choice I would take dou suan, my favourite.
Ah, Liu, your delicate sense of smell must be both a blessing and a curse ...
ReplyDelete:o I've never met someone who had the same 'problem'. In fact, I think my sense of smell is stronger than usual. Very often, I catch the smells (good or bad) before the people who are with me.
ReplyDeleteTwo years ago, I was sleeping in a parisian hotel while fire came in the kitchens at the ground floor. In the night, I could smell the smoke before the fire-alarm. The smoke was very important, but the fire wasn't. I remember that people didn't want to leave their room because they didn't believe there was fire (We were on the third floor). I had to convince them that I was smelling it !! Finally, we had to spend some time on the pavement before the firemen stopped the smoke...
Same for me. I like natural dessert and... natural yoghurts !
ReplyDeleteBtw, what is 'dou suan' ???
It is a local dessert in Singapore made from... um not sure, some kind of beans, sweet but not too sweet with a consistency thicker than milk. It is delicious! Must try when you are here.
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