I should meet up with my friend Shyam more often! Every time we meet, I'd go home feeling relaxed after an afternoon of venting and catching up on what's been going on in our respective lives. It's been ages since we last saw each other, and she's been pretty busy too with the opening of Cake Connection, her new baking and cake decorating shop. So last weekend, on the way back from our hotel stay, B and I decided to pop into her store to say hello!
It was my first visit to her store and I was so impressed by the whole set-up. I was already wowed by the fact that a close friend of mine actually owns a store but to actually be inside her cake shop and soak up reality, was truly something else!
Shyam and I have been friends since we were 13, which makes her my longest-standing friend! After leaving school, we went our separate ways; she pursued her studies in Australia, while I was in the US. Even then, we kept in touch via letters and I don't mean emails, I'm talking about the traditional air mail, where I actually had to write and not type, the letter myself! ;)
She's also the one friend I can truly depend on. She has a good head on her shoulders, which she is not afraid to use, especially when it comes to reprimanding me whenever she feels I'm going overboard with anything in my life. And now that she has finally taken the big step to open up her own business, I'm just so happy and excited for her! After years of working for others, she finally gets to be her own boss, doing something that she truly loves with the opening of Cake Connection in July this year.
I was very impressed by the variety and quality of the premier cake decorations available in Cake Connection, which is located in Jaya One, PJ by the way. It felt like being in a cosy candy store, surrounded by all the adorable and colourful decorations in the store. Unlike your usual cake decorating store, Cake Connection goes a step beyond to ensure not only the highest quality products, but a wider range of variety in its unique imported cake decorations and accessories. With more than 500 products available, you will definitely find all your baking and cake decorating needs right here at Cake Connection. From Royal Icing Decorations and Exquisite Sugarpaste Flowers to Assorted Candles and unique Cake Boards & Boxes, Cake Connection is your friendly one-stop baking & cake decorating speciality store, run by two good friends, Shyamala & Nancy.
When I arrived at the store, Nancy was busy attending to customers so Shyam gave me the grand tour! Aside from selling imported baking and cake decorating accessories, Cake Connection also offers baking and cake decorating courses in a friendly & cosy setting.
The cosy kitchen where courses are held
Courses offered include Cupcake Fun 101, Icing on the Cake, Junior Cupcake Fun, Exploring Wedding Cake Decorating and Chocolate Indulgence. Hmmm, I love the sound of the last one! Currently, there is a special Hari Raya class for those interested in making this lovely 'Basket of Roses' cake, which would make a beautiful Raya centrepiece or as a gift for your friends and family. Click here for more details.
'Basket of Roses' Cake
Shyam & MarzieWhether you're a novice or professional baker or simply a blogger like me who loves to bake a Chocolate Mug Cake every once in a while, do stop by Cake Connection and see what the fuss is all about. As a special gift for Mariuca's readers, visitors who spend minimum RM30 in a single receipt at Cake Connection will receive this adorable Fairy Birthday Candles FREE! Limited to the first 30 Mariucans so drop by today and say hello to Shyamala & Nancy. Don't forget to let them know Mariuca sent you in order to receive your FREE gift! :)
Before I sign off, I'd like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Shyamala & Nancy once again and wish them the best of luck and success in their new venture! And hey, it's already Friday peeps, so have a great weekend and I'll see you next week! :)
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