Hoping for many more to come...

Dear friend,

It has been way too long since we last had tea and a chat. Just want to let you know how much I missed those wonderful moments we had when we both shared the same passion for coffee and cakes. Being the only person who loves eating my scones, you made my day by calling me out for tea. While taste was shallow and feelings were deep, it really did not matter even if the scones we ordered were too far from satisfaction. The cosiness called upon us to sit together to address our friendship in a meaningful way. I have one and hoping for many more to come.

Raisin Scones @ RM1.60 each

Chocolate Banana @ RM4.70

Greentea Cake @ RM4.70

Double espresso @ RM5.50

Shrek the musical is coming to town?

LA PROMISE BAKERY AND CAFE

7, Jalan Panggung Wayang,

34000 Taiping, Perak.

Malaysia.

Tel: +605-8079007

Behind the Scenes

Don't sigh or close the tab when you see egg tarts in my new post again. I am neither showing you the stall nor their branch again, as you might suggest, over and over again. This post is about the making of egg tarts. Pam the adventurer, bearing the risk of being beaten up or kicked in the backside, sneaking into the kitchen of Choy Kee Bakery just to get a glimpse of the fantastic skills of the egg tart maestro, and of course, feeling honoured for being able to share this with everyone. Don't worry, my buttocks are fine, safe and sound. My arrival was much welcomed by the maestro because he could recognise me as his first customer who arrived at the bakery as early as 6.30 a.m. on the sixth day of Chinese New Year, when the bakery reopened after a 5-day break in conjunction of Chinese New Year celebration. That's what we call DIE HARD FAN!!!

The egg tart maestro filling each crust with just the right amount of custard mixture.

Handled with much perseverance, passion and patience.

Pouring out skilfully without spilling a drop and leaving a trace...

When they are baked...

Unmolding the tarts is seriously not a layman's job.

A Simple Egg Tart Equation

Skilful pouring + unmolding = A perfect looking egg tart ready to be served.

Of course I can never stop at one... One is never enough. What about you?

CHOY KEE BAKERY

218, Lebuh 3 Simee,

31400 Ipoh, Perak.

Malaysia.

Tel: +605-545 4351

Business hours: 11.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Closed on Mondays.

Stall:
Simee Morning Market
Jalan Pasar,
Kampung Simee,
31400 Ipoh, Perak.
Malaysia.

Bercham Branch:
No. 37, Persiaran Bercham Timur 1,
Taman Bercham Baru,
31400 Ipoh, Perak.
Malaysia.
Tel: +605-536 2528

Menglembu Branch:
114, Ground floor,
Jalan Besar Menglembu,
31450 Menglembu, Perak.
Malaysia.
Tel: +605-281 2766

The PROMISE of an afternoon tea

My nephew Joel came to Taiping for a short stay. The purpose of his visit was to get free tuition from his koo koo (me of course) as he did fairly well in his recent school-based examination. Joel is such a nice boy. He worked very hard and completed all the homework assigned to him in time. As promised, I took him to La Promise for a scrumptious afternoon tea. 

Homemade Mashed Potato @ RM3.50

Egg Sandwich @ RM5.00

Yam Cake @ RM4.70

Baked Cheesecake @ RM4.70

Double Espresso @ RM4.50

crema-licious~~~

LA PROMISE

7 Jalan Panggung Wayang,

34000 Taiping, Perak.

Malaysia.

Tel: 605-8079007

Email: lapromise.taiping@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Promise-Bakery-and-Cafe/179271562094281

Melting here, melting there...

Everything is melting now, the outdoor temperature rises sharply above the optimum. However, will the melting process occur when one stays in an air-conditioned cafe? The answer is undoubtedly yes... and you would surely enjoy seeing things melt... here and there...

Affogato

Behold the moments of beauty ... espresso is there.

Melting moments...

Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Sauce and served with buttered rice @ RM9.90

Green Tea Cream Cake @ RM4.70

Nothing else appears to be more tempting than a piece of cake with such soft and fluffy texture, everything just melts in your mouth...

LA PROMISE BAKERY AND CAFE

7 Jalan Panggung Wayang,

34000 Taiping, Perak.

Malaysia.

Tel: 605-8079007

Email: lapromise.taiping@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Promise-Bakery-and-Cafe/179271562094281

Taiping Vegetarian Heong Peng

Taiping is a peaceful town. So quiet, so simple. Luxurious living, lavish spending and splendorous lifestyle are usually unheard of. Don't come here for expensive shellfish like oyster or abalone, because there is hardly any. Don't come here for extravagant outfits, because they don't sell any. Don't come here for fine dining, because high end restaurants do not exist in this quaint town. So, why do you still come to Taiping? Perhaps everyone comes here for one common reason - unusually attractive and old-fashioned confectionery.

Freshly baked Kaya Puff @ RM0.80 each

Heong Peng @ RM0.40 each

Aulong Confectionery Shop
768, Lrg 29,

Aulong Baru,
34000 Taiping, 

Perak, Malaysia.
Tel: 605-808 7608.

Congratulations to Kampung Simee Choy Kee on finally opening their new bakery!

Kampung Simee Choy Kee's new shop is now open in Kampung Simee! In the mid of July 2011, Choy Kee opened its first shop in the heart of Kampung Simee. Their die-hard egg tart fans are really excited to have their favourite stall venturing into a better prospect of the food and beverage industry, expanding their family business and extending their business hours till evening. This shop is located strategically near the Kampung Simee morning market, right on the corner of the cross road leading to Simee primary school, and beside the one and only 7-11 convenience shop in Kampung Simee. You can't miss it, the exterior of the shop is painted in bright red, together with an eye-catching read and white signboard bearing the name of their shop "Choy Kee Bakery".

The grand opening of their bakery is scheduled on 8th September 2011. The opening of Choy Kee Bakery is truly a great news to everyone in town. Now, they need not worry about the running out of egg tart supply which is usually sold out by 10.30  in the morning, because they can visit the bakery at any time of the day whereby batches of egg tarts are baked and delivered fresh from the kitchen till evening.  

Anytime is a good time for egg tarts!

Newly-opened Choy Kee Bakery in Kg. Simee

Choice Fresh Kaya @ RM2.70 per tub

Pick me up to pick your choice

Tempting treats awaiting you 

Their main star --- EGG TARTS!!!

Egg Tarts / Tarn Tat @ RM1.20 each

Barbecued Pork Puff / Char Siew Soh @ RM1.20 each

Baked Barbecued Bun / Siew Pau @ RM1.20 each

Salted Egg Yolk Pastry / Ham Tan Soh " RM1.60 each

Fermented Beancurd Biscuit / Nam Yue Peng @ RM0.90

Chicken Pie / Kai Soh @ RM1.20

Coconut Tart / Yeh Tat @ RM1.20

My dainty, wobbly, flaky, yummy and eggy egg tart!

Choy Kee Bakery

Kampung Simee (Next to 7-11 convenience shop)

Ipoh, Perak

Malaysia

Bread to die for!

Just for sharing!

So so so many types of bread...

Mayo Sausage Bun

Bamboo Charcoal Bun

Chocolate chip muffin. cranberry muffin and banana muffin.

Levain Boulangerie and Patisserie

One of the most picturesque French-style patisseries in the heart of the hustle, bustle, rush and roar Kuala Lumpur, Levain froze Mum and I in place the first time we saw it. This patisserie-cum-café is well worth a visit. Located in the middle of rows of uniquely designed bungalows, this architectural gem has retained its original décor: High ceilings with a neo-classical touch. We enjoyed our cuppa made from only the freshest beans of Lavazza and pick our choice of delicious pastries beneath the fragrance of fresh bread and butter, to a backdrop of soothing soft music as we admired the enchanting paintings on the walls. In Levain’s havens of self-indulgence, we discovered hand-made cakes baked in a special stone oven, continental breakfasts, wide-selection of sandwiches, pasta cooked with sauces to die for, the finest coffees and a charming atmosphere that appeal to all coffee and pastry lovers.

Tempting. The idea of those stone oven-baked fresh bread and pastry caught my attention, but some fine viennoiseries and perhaps a deft touch with the classic pastries have got me truly hooked. How much I wish I could work there as… the owner of the patisserie.

Levain Boulangerie and Patisserie

A renovated bungalow with a historic charm

An imported stone oven, where all the bread and vennoiseries are baked daily...

High ceilings with a neo-classical touch

The in-store menu

Menu board scribbled with a complete list of beverages

Wide selection of fancy-looking sandwiches, bagels and panini.

You will surely be spoilt for choice when everything looks equally good to eat

Hand-made chocolates

Decorated petite cakes, pies and tarts.

Complete and extensive flavour range of macaroons

Espresso @ RM4.00

Cappuccino @ RM6.90

Mini Egg Sandwich @ RM5.00

Dry Curry Chicken Pasta @ RM9.90

Passion fruit and Mango Tart @ RM8.50

Chocolate Mini Croissant @ RM1.50

Ghana Dark Chocolate Macaroon @ RM3.60

Levain Boulangerie and Patisserie

No. 7, Jalan Delima,
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

Phone: +603 2142 6611

http://www.levain.com.my

Email: info@levain.com.my

Monday to Sunday 7.30am - 9pm