Tick Tock

*ah choo*

I swear I've been sneezing a bit more of late. I know, I know... I have abandon this blog since the beginning of the year and I do apologize for that. It ain't fun visiting a stalemate blog.

Due to time constraint (being a one "lady" show) please do visit Appétit Fan Page on Facebook for updates and latest goodies. I'll still try to blog every now and then if time permits.

Thanks for hanging in there with me and I'm proud to say that Appétit is 6 months old already! How time flies. A big shout out to all fans who appreciate my work. Keeps me going thats for sure.

tick tock... back to work it is.

Gone Fishing

Quiet a bit of backlog so I'll try my best to post them as soon. Have been busy with your Christmas orders which is of course a GREAT thing!

I received an email detailing a client's father favorite things to help inspire me for a piece for his upcoming 55th birthday celebration. This is what i came up with.

Daddy on a fishing trip

It was a real challenge for me as I mulled over the days to come up with a design theme but of all the list of things she have, the word "fishing" somehow beckons. I drew up a sketch and then, I sweat a little... coz I have never ever done a figurine before! Sleeves rolled up, fondant ready and with the sketch in front of me, I set to work. This, ladies and gentleman is the result.

Cupcakes elevated for the pier and Daddy to fish

Up close

I've also tried a few new things, beside doing the marbling effect to represent the sea and waves, it was also the first time I've tried doing the wood effect on a piece of fondant for the planks and pier.

I've added a fishing boat and of course, whats a fishing trip without the esky, beer and his ciggy to wait for the big catch.

The necessary fishing "equipment" 

I've added a dolphin trying to attached the fishing hook to the message and bringing treasures from the sea too

Dolphin carrying the message and treasures from the sea

Overall I was extremely grateful for the challenge and opportunity. All these cupcakes sits atop a coffee and walnut cupcake with coffee cream cheese frosting.

Garden Teddy Novelty Cupcakes

I have always wanted to do a garden teddy design theme, either on a cupcake or a whole cake. Opportunity knocks and I started off with a simple 6 piece due to time constrain and of course, the unfortunate power disruption which is the worst nightmare for every baker (second in line is to drop the cake during delivery)

Garden Teddy Cupcake on PB n' C

Topped with chunks of peanut brittle

Roses for the birthday girl

The cupcakes were covered with little bit of chocolate banana cake peeping out to make it look like a mushroom... And if you ever wonder how you are going to receive your custom cupcakes, here's the packaging. And oh boy, did i get some curious stares when i pop over the Spring to deliver the cupcakes :)

Special delivery!

The next is a little more intricate. I've decided to cover the entire board with fondant to make the cupcakes pop and to make way for the candles instead of the traditional way of having the candles on the cake which ruin the overall design, so to speak.

Red Velvet Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Close up on each cupcakes

Mushrooms on each cupcakes made from meringue

I've also realized, our weather is pretty humid for meringue mushrooms. It sorta melted away and lost its crunch :( so yeap, next time i'll stick to the usual meringue frosting, pavlova or macaroons when it comes to egg white. Hope you guys like it.

Cream Puff Mania

Phew...

Finally got some time to sit down and do some housekeeping. Sorry for the absence, been busy with your durian puffs order :) Thank you all for your support. It's been amazing. I have got request for some variation for the fillings and here are some of the updated flavors I currently have. Theres also Chocolate, Classic Eclair and Green Tea which as usual, I forgot to snap pictures before they went out for delivery. In addition to your Everyday Cupcakes, Appétit  will also permanently feature these treats on our menu.

As usual, all these comes in a box of 6 pcs. Enjoy!

Strawberry Cream Puff

- Homemade strawberry conserve & diced strawberry topped with dark chocolate drizzle -

Mango Cream Puff 

- Fresh cream with mango puree and chunks topped with sliced mango -

Vanilla Cream Puff (Limited Availability)

- Made with REAL Vanilla Beans, none of those artificial stuff -

Note: Those black dots in the cream, are vanilla beans :)

Durian Cream Puff (Seasonal)

- Thick, chocked full of durian goodness -

What a girl wants...

My very first designer themed cupcake! Since the request was for lemon cheesecake, I've decided to do individual fondant topper so it won't sweat all over when it is kept in the fridge. Sweet tangy lemon cheesecake with lemon curd cream frosting. Hope you enjoy it.

Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd Cream Frosting

Check out the cupcake frosting...