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HONG KONG : Best croissants at Urban Bakery, Hysan Place

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:December 30, 2015
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Was Le Bread Days the first to offer the salted egg yolk (liusha) croissants?
In Malaysia yes perhaps, but certainly not in the world.

Urban Bakery in Hong Kong might very well be the first in the world to pipe luscious, salted egg yolk custard into a french made croissant.
Using A.O.C. graded ingredients, Urban Bakery imports the ingredients/croissant/bread from France and then freshly baked at shop all day long.

* Image credit: Urban Bakery FB page.

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The best Salted Egg Yolk Croissant : Where? Le Bread Days/Bake Plan/The Bread Shop?

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:December 29, 2015
Post category:Food
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I had personally thought that other bakeries were slow to pick up on the salted egg yolk croissant craze after the initial uproar for the famed croissants at Le Bread Days.

The Bread Shop at Bukit Damansara rose to the occasion about 3 weeks after the chaos. Sadly feedback was negative from my trusted foodies friends, all citing poor quality for both the croissant itself and the salted egg yolk custard filling.
For the price it was reported to be a poor imitation of Le Bread Days’.

Just as quickly, I lost interest to try it, though I remained curious.

Just last weekend my good friend William alerted me of a similar croissant, this time in Bake Plan SS2.
I wasted no time to get my grubby hands on 3 on a hot Sunday afternoon and happily enough, the effort was it.
I was pretty satisfied with the croissant.

Then another friend gave me an idea. How about a lowdown on all 3 croissants simultaneously? I could then pass out a renewed verdict!

I had thought why not, since that would be the question on everyone’s mind now. Or at least for those who had been following the whole saga from day one.

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The famous Bee Bee Pineapple Tart House in Melaka

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:December 28, 2015
Post category:Food
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This was a post I’ve written back in 2013 and I have actually forgotten all about it.

Bee Bee Pineapple Tart came into focus again just a few weeks back when I was in Melaka in search for pineapple tarts for the upcoming 2016 Chinese New Year.
Someone suggested Bee Bee and I vaguely remembered that Bee Bee’s tarts wasn’t too bad from my last visit a few years back.
Since I couldn’t find my blogpost about it (though I was sure I did take some photos) I didn’t mind trying it again.

So this was my recent visit in mid December 2015.

NOTE: The following are TWO (2) reviews : one that I’ve written in 2013 (but unpublished) and another from my current visit in Dec 2015.

PART 1 : This is DECEMBER 2015:

The quality has dropped drastically.
This is RM15 for 17 pieces. The crust was almost burnt, dry and crumbly.
The jam was overly sweet for me as well. Anyhow I hope that it is just inconsistency and not the usual standard.

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Bake Plan SS2 – salted egg yolk croissant

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:December 27, 2015
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As expected there are more and more bakeries making these salted egg yolk croissants now. The poor imitation by The Bread Shop failed miserably (based on from various feedback from personal friends) and as I peered at these salted egg yolk croissants from Bake Plan SS2, I must say the appearance belies the taste.

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Anlene Move Programme : 21 days for a new habit

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:December 26, 2015
Post category:FITNESS Fun
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Dear friends and readers, Happy Boxing Day!

How has the holidays been for you? Besides the feasting and parties with family and friends, have you been loving yourself and taking this opportunity to rejuvenate?

Well, I hope you have!
Personally I’ve been feasting too but I did kept things in check with consistent trainings and substituting certain meals with salads if I’ve had over-binge on sinful delights the day before.

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Big bowl curry mee at Selayang – Coca Restaurant

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:December 25, 2015
Post category:Food Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Food
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This 25th December, as my FB got flooded with images of Christmas trees, pasta, turkey & beef I was looking forward to some quiet time to for writing.

As usual what was planned didn’t go as planned.
The festive season saw some friends on holidays, and thus with time on their hands.

An invite from a friend came on Xmas eve, asking if I’m open to explore some food joints. I had thought why not; since I have few like-minded and similar tastebuds foodie friends and having them available for food exploration is considered a blessing.

And so Christmas day began at 6.30am.
First on our list was this “giant bowl curry mee” in Selayang, notoriously known for its long wait but indubitably tempting due to its appearance.

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Good pork-free Nyonya food in Melaka – Bulldog Cafe

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:December 24, 2015
Post category:Featured Food Food Melaka
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When I posted about the excellent Nyonya food served at Unicorn Cafe (link –> HERE) a few months back, many readers and friends rejoiced, for they too have been searching high and low for a restaurant that serves good Nyonya food that is fairly priced.
Based on my observations, Nyonya restaurants that serves pork on the menu are lesser in number (correct me if I’m wrong) than those who steer clear of pork for business reasons.

Besides, Nyonya food/dishes are traditionally pork based (again, correct me if I’m wrong as I’m still learning) so I figured that if the restaurant serves pork, it is potentially “more authentic“.

Anyhow the happy discovery of Unicorn Cafe had lead to demand of a similar food establishment, but one suitable for the Muslim crowd.

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Kuih Keria in Melaka – Haji Jalil Kuih Keria Antarabangsa & Kuih Keria Antarabangsaw Hjh Rahman

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:December 23, 2015
Post category:Food Melaka
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Kuih keria is one of my “must-eat” items whenever I am in Melaka.

Yes, I don’t post about it as much as nyonya kuih and all my cafe hopping pictures. But the kuih keria here is truly one of its kind.
The keria in KL?
Urgh, none that I know of could even come close.

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