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Recently, there has been a rather damning accusation made against one of our favorite ingredients, and though the crisis has been averted by the same local authorities that brought the issue up as clear and presently delicious danger, the delightful twists and turns of this accusation has led us to examine the question at hand: is it safe to eat poppy seeds?  Truth be told, this concern has been spinning for years before the sudden panic attack caused in Malaysia. The fact of the matter is, morphine does derive from poppy seeds, which in turn is used to create heroine....

When you first take the time to notice this hidden establishment under its signature yellow awning, it’s a welcoming surprise that will bring you back for more. The ambiance shifts from the chaos of traffic to a delicious calm as you step into this unassuming slice of the Solaris Mont Kiara neighborhood called Little Collins. A family owned business that plays host to simple, comfort food with less of the frou frou, and more of the warmth, Little Collins began as a florist, and flourished towards a deeper passion. Today, it’s a well-known, full-fledged cakery and café that offers home-cooked...

Plaza Damansara has its fair share of popular eateries, and Huckleberry Food & Fare is the new kid on the block that’s created a buzz among epicures. Upon entry of Huckleberry’s vast outlet, baskets of breads drift through the air, bringing you through the space and into to the welcoming, powder blue bar top that displays fresh danishes and buttery pastries to brighten up your day. Ornately tiled ceilings and a luscious, brown tufted lounge forms a sense of coziness amongst tables of diners, and give this country-styled boulangerie a luxurious grandeur and charm that matches its food. Helmed by...

From homemade food blogger to one of the biggest names in the local desserts and pastries market, Xiao by Crustz has gone for and wide to make its much-deserved mark. Founder and trained pastry chef Xiao-Ly, who graduated from the Academy of Pastry Arts, Malaysia, started baking and catering for the masses from her home kitchen. Her brand spread so swiftly that she soon found herself expanding into a studio in the trendy confines of Centrio at Bangsar South, catering to appointments for custom orders and catering tastings. Because their creations have that added panache to their presentations, custom cakes...

Finding one’s true path isn’t as easy as it sounds, but there are the rare few of us who manage, and manage well. For Su-Mene, a lawyer by profession, it wasn’t always about cakes. However, on her journey towards self-discovery, her career path shifted, and eventually brought her pasttime of baking into a business venture to call her own. It was then, back in 2004, that Su’s Cakes for Kicks was established.From home-based bakery, to a shopfront in Farenheit 88 along Jalan Bukit Bintang, Su’s Cake for Kicks serves a variety of specialty cheesecakes. Some of the stars include the...