- Hands on Workshop @ Phoon Huat -

Last Wednesday, I just tried a hands-on workshop at Phoon Huat - Sims Lane and I love it! I've never tried a full hands on classes at CC so far. I did a so-called hands on, but you only get a small portion of what you did, but here at Phoon Huat, you get to measure most of the ingredients yourself! The instructor will guide you first step by step on the recipe first, any alterations or questions of substitution on ingredients. Then you measure out the ingredients, and mix it yourself. Of course, the instructor will be there to give some help and adjustment (if needed).

I will definitely do this again if I see any interesting recipes!

Here are the stuff made!

Toasted Mushroom & Onion Bread

The bread is a mix of bread flour, rye flour and ... potato flake! Giving it a soft and fluffy bread even on the 2nd and 3rd day! The bread didn't last long of course... both were all gone by 2nd day afternoon!

Mississipi Mud Pie with Maple cream frosting & Chocolate topping

This Mud pie is a winner! It's a Oreo base pie, with dark chocolate filling which was not overly sweet... The whole family loved it! After my hubby tried one slice, he asked me ... "So,when are you going to make the mud pie?" (Even with 1/4 of the 7"x7" pie still in the fridge). However, he said that maybe I should not to make it 'too' chocolatey... I said, maybe because we use dark chocolate (which is good rite?), I will maybe reduce the amount of the dark chocolate and mix it with some milk chocolate to balance it.  

Meanwhile, I am browsing for other interesting hands on workshop that Phoon Huat have this coming week and the next, there is this earl grey lavender tea cake that I am interested in joining... any takers?

- Mooncake Workshop @ Phoon Huat -

Yesterday I attended a baking demo organised by Phoon Huat at their Sims Avenue branch. They have a baking demo as well as hands on baking workshop every day at 2 locations: Sims ave and Clementi. Those who are interested can check on their schedule at their website. Usually they will run the demo/workshop for a week so you can choose which day and timing that you prefer.

First time attending the baking demo, I was rather lost in the shop. By the way, the Phoon Huat here is big! You can find lots n lots of products! Other than the usual baking ingredients, they have a good range of Wilton decorating stuff since they also conduct the Wilton decorating class as well.

So, back to my baking demo class... I went to the cashier who directed me to another counter inside. Here I was asked for my name and asked to sign the paper for attendance and to note my voucher no. Oh, forgot to mention that the baking demo workshop costs $15 and they give you a $15 Phoon Huat voucher too! Of course usually you will probably spend more than that but better than nothing ;)

I was directed to a small coridor that leads to one of the kitchen at the end. I was early and I see some empty chairs upfront so I seated myself right in the middle. An auntie suddenly spoke to me that I cannot 'anyhow' sit, must sit according to my number. Then I realised all the red plastic chairs has numbers. I quickly apologised and go to my 'designated' seat which was actually written at the top corner of the recipe page (How would I know when nobody told me?) I was seated on 2nd row which wasn't too bad. However, the seatings were rather packed and as the seats were filled up.. I am stuck there.

The demo was pretty straight forward with chef Francis explaining the ingredients in both English and Mandarin. Then he started the demo. The class that I attended started at 2pm and ends at about 3.30pm. At the end of the class, everyone took a picture of the finished products and take a small slice each to try or take home.

Here are the photos of the mooncakes made yesterday.