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Jaslyn Cakes – Telawi, Bangsar

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Post published:December 19, 2014
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There’s a new cake shop in town and what’s a cake-oholic got to do if not go check it out?
She of course, asked a baker friend to come along, since she had heard Jaslyn is an accomplished baker trained from Le Cordon Bleu London and it’s always good to have second opinions.

Jaslyn’s cosy bakeshop is easy to miss, but keep an eye out for La Bodega and it is “almost” right opposite it.
The space is small, quite spartan even, but the large “kitchen” in the middle adds character to the modest setting.
It is almost like being in someone’s home watching them bake their homely pastries and then having them serve it to you fresh there and then.

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Madame Waffle at Mid Valley – the original and Matcha is nice

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Post published:December 4, 2014
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My friend Jeffry was the first person to break the news about this place.
The pictures he sent to me over Whatsapp was tempting enough, plus he assured me that this is one of the better waffles in town.
I’ve been on a low carb lifestyle for the longest time; but could never resist a good waffle.

It wasn’t difficult to swear off waffles in KL/PJ, considering the lame versions that establishments are serving these days.
Most are crispy and airy; and people go nuts over those, which is understandable as crispy ones are esier to eat and goes well with ice cream (I presume) but I personally love the Belgium thicker, bread-ier ones.

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My top desserts picks in KL/PJ

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Post published:November 28, 2014
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I’m a dessert fiend.

As much as I advocate ‘eating clean’, I have a love-hate relationship with sugar. I can’t live without it still.
The best I could do is opt for less sugar or select “healthier” sugars (honey, agave, coconut palm sugar) in my drinks and food. I do limit my intake of desserts (I seldom finish a whole slice of cake or a full scoop of ice cream) and weekends are my indulgent days.

For this article that I did for Zafigo.com I had put together my top picks of desserts in town. I’m posting it here as well (original article –> HERE ) and adding a few more to the list. 🙂

Let’s begin with something local, cheap and simple. Like our dear ais kacang; the familiar mould of shaven ice drizzled with our rose syrup and gula melaka and topped with all things sweet and delicious in a bowl.
As much as I adore my Italian gelato and Japanese mochi, the ais kacang stays top in my list of favourite things.
WHERE: Ais kacang and chendol at Brickfields
In our hot and humid city, sweet, finely-shaved ice with toppings of various textures and flavours (usually nuts, jellies, beans, sweet corns) is perfect to sooth parched throats and to cool the body down.

Shaved ice is very popular in Malaysia and can generally be presented in 2 forms; “ais kacang” (or simply ABC) or Chendol.

The former is a mound of fine ice drizzled with red, black syrup and evaporated milk with toppings such as sweet corn, red bean, jelly, attap chee (palm seeds) and for some versions; creamy ice cream and fresh fruits.

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Best cakes in KL @ Swich Cafe Publika – Durian Cendol Cheesecake & many more!

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Post published:November 15, 2014
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There’s a reason why my weekly cake quota (which is about 2 slices) goes to Swich Cafe.
Their cakes consistent hits all the right notes for me; never too dry or greasy, quality ingredients (I can tell ok!) and always fresh because they have very stringent quality control.

I would relax and enjoy my cakes at the outlet (more like a little cafe) since the location is tucked away from the busy main boulevard or I’ll grab my selection and eat at home.
Nothing like some good desserts to get the writing mode on! 😀

mangosteen cake, cempedak cake, avocado - swich cafe publika-009

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Cafe Hop : The Bites Cafe Lake Fields – good food, good vibes

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 28, 2014
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There’s very little not to like at Bites.

For one, the WIFI actually works.

Ok, I’m joking. Or maybe not.

I’ve been to an average of 3-4 cafes per week over the past month and 90% of them has WIFI that DOESN’T work.
So when the WIFI at Bites actually works I must say the cafe earned brownie points from me instantly. Don’t get me wrong, I won’t order a drink and stay for 4 hours, but an hour or so of surfing while relaxing or writing in a cafe is important to me as a writer/social addict.
Simply put, if you offer WIFI, make sure it works. Else don’t offer it.

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Tau Sar pneah from Teluk Intan, Perak – Tiger brand & Yee Thye

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Post published:October 21, 2014
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My housemate is from Teluk Intan and once she bought back a box of the Tiger brand tau sar pneah (tambun biscuits/mung bean biscuits) for me.

I didn’t exactly shriek in delight though I love these tau sar pneah in general. To me, tau sar pneah must be from Penang. I mean, we are known for our tau sar pneah right?
Besides, a whole box! If I don’t like it (which is the norm because I’m so picky about my food) what am I going to do with them??

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Tuxedo @ Carlton Hotel Singapore – croissants, bread and pastries

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Post published:October 17, 2014
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Europe has spoiled my palate rotten when it comes to breads and pastries. It has always been an obsession of mine to seek the best breads in KL but it…