Melbourne, I'm missing you!

I am now thinking of my niece in Melbourne, who had just given birth 2 days ago. It was a long wait for junior, and a challenging one for her and hubby. I am so happy for them.

As we were stranded at Perth during the June holidays, our Melbourne trip was cut short to 4 days. I didn't get to go Great Ocean, Ballarat, shopping in Melbourne town and everything else was cut short. That should call for another trip to Melbourne soon!

South Yarra shopping, just before we had dinner at a relative's house at Nottinghill.

Business people on the streets of Melbourne.

Near our apartment at Collins Street. Our first morning in Melbourne, going to Queen's Market.
Simple and cute cupcake shop.

Puffing Billy

Okay, this post was a few months outdated. But I really enjoyed it so much and missing it now, that I browsed my album, and just wanted to share it here.

This is the most fun train ride, Puffing Billy at Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.

You can hang and dangle your feet, enjoy the cool breeze and the magnificent views of the ranges.

There are a few stops. I took the train from Belgrave Station, stopped at Lakeside. There's nothing much at Lakeside, just a cafe, a river and a park. It was freezing cold, so I didn't take any photos there. Was sipping coffee at the Cafe while waiting for the next train back to Belgrave, the next hour.

How I wish to retire here! These old folks were having coffee when the train journey started, and they were still there when we were back! How relaxing!

If you are visiting Melbourne, don't give this Puffing ride a miss!

Cake Decorating Hands-on Workshop

This is my new mailer design! How do you like it? This November, I'll be having this class.

Mostly are fully booked, only 27Nov has a few seats left. My apology for my late posting. But if you are keen to attend, do email me at katsncakes@gmail.com and I will update you the new dates for next year.

I won't be having classes in December, as I will be away and busy with work too. So looking forward to next year for more interesting baking workshops!

CAKE DECORATING - WEDDING CAKES & CUPCAKES FEES: $200 Max 8 participants TIME: 12.30pm - 6.30pm DATES: (Sundays in November) 27 NOV - 1 Seat Avail, 1 Seat waiting list 20 NOV - FULL 13 NOV - FULL You will Hands-on: • Cover 2 tier cake with fondant/sugarpaste • Decorating with sugarpaste - drapes, frills, flounces, cut out flowers & decorative techniques with fondant tools • Decorate Cupcakes with buttercream & fondant. Various piping techniques taught. Demo: • homemade sugarpaste recipe • royal icing recipe • swiss buttercream recipe • decorating techniques with sugarpaste • piping techniques with buttercream/royal icing

Wedding at Rebung

1st of October, I was at Rebung Restaurant of Chef Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. My niece who's from Sydney had her reception there, and I did a lovely white and silver 3 tier cake for her and hubby, Amar.

The lovely couple.
The cake was baked in Singapore, layered and brought to KL. I did the cake covering and decorating at my cousin's house in KL. The top and bottom layers are Double Chocolate Chip cake with dark ganache. The middle tier is Orange Zesty cake, which my sis said was the best.

The cake was cut and served to all guest.
The wedding favors, made by the bride's sister.
Its almond tuiles in small cute bottles.