I am just a girl who loves her desserts.
I’m quite easy to please. Just feed me good food. I draw inspiration from Donna Hay, Nigella Lawson, Alice Medrich, Martha Stewart, Betty Saw and Betty Yew. (Who says Asian bakers are not in?)
I live in a tiny bloody red dot called singapore. I’m an acute sufferer of island-gitis. This country makes me feel claustrophobic, but i currently don’t have much of a choice.
I’m employed by a government ministry. I like searching for good food, hole-in-the-wall cafes, baking, driving around the country to look for peaceful and off-the-beaten-track hideouts. I bake to feed my family, friends and loved ones.
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hi! i’m looking to get something special for my special girl’s 30th birthday. can i get some info on rates and the types of cupcakes you make?
thanks v much! 😛
Comment by Amanda— October 26, 2006 #
hello amanda, email me? thanks. 🙂 and tell me what you have in mind, if there’s anything that caught your fancy!
Comment by maya— October 26, 2006 #
i and my friends, we have giving a surprise birthday party for a guy friend, he is 36 this year. I really like ur cup cakes, and we wanted you to help me design the cup cakes. His name is Roy, he cant take chocolate cakes…wat do u think?
thanks so much MARIYA….
Comment by simon— November 11, 2006 #
hi Mariya,
i jus saw your blog saying that u will not be taking order from 25 Nov to 5 Dec…but my friend party is on 2 Dec…how?? i understand you will be having your exam, studies more important. wat u suggest?
rgds
Simon
Comment by simon— November 11, 2006 #
hello simon, i’m really flattered, but i’m sorry i can’t accommodate to your request. my exam’s “peak period” is from the 1st to 5th. i’m really really sorry!
Comment by maya— November 12, 2006 #
hi there!your cupcakes look wonderful!! am considering getting some for a function and am wondering about your rates? looking forward to hearing from you! =)
Comment by shuttler— November 12, 2006 #
shuttler: please email me because even though you have to fill in yr email, it’s not reflected. anyway fyi, i’m not taking orders till after the 6th of dec.
Comment by maya— November 13, 2006 #
hi do you think you are able to make strawberry shortcake?
Comment by rin— November 15, 2006 #
hello rin, i’ve never made that before. but then even if i tried i don’t think it’s good for transporation because it uses fresh whipped cream and that will melt fast.
Comment by maya— November 15, 2006 #
hi maya,
If i want it a few days before your exam peak period, let say on the 30 Nov, will u still be able to do it? I really like your cup cakes very much and i will appreciate if you are able to do it for me.
thanks a million…
thks
Simon
Comment by Simon— November 16, 2006 #
simon: i’m really sorry but i can’t, because it’d be unfair to the others that asked me and i said no. i’m really apologetic, but i hope you understand.
Comment by maya— November 16, 2006 #
hi, I’m drawn to your cupcakes. May I know whats your rate for the cupcakes?? If I ordered now, when will I be able to received it??
Comment by snowypixie— November 17, 2006 #
hello snowypixie, i’m not accepting orders up till the 6th of next month. thanks for dropping by. 🙂
Comment by maya— November 17, 2006 #
ok maya…no worries….thks so much…good luck in your exams!!!
Comment by simon— November 17, 2006 #
ok no problems. By the way is it possible to let me knoe your rates?? I’m thinking of ordering. Thanks and good luck!!!
Comment by snowypixie— November 18, 2006 #
snowypixie: please drop me an email. even though you need to fill in yr email, it’s not reflected. thanks. 🙂
Comment by maya— November 18, 2006 #
in that case, can you make for me anything hmm sweet ? :)all your creations look so nice..and yummy. would you recommend me one of your bestest creation so far ?
Comment by rin— November 30, 2006 #
hey rin, drop me an email. 🙂
Comment by maya— November 30, 2006 #
what is your email?
Comment by rin— November 30, 2006 #
Hi do you have any suggestions for x’mas. It’s going to be a gift for the boyfriend and family. Maybe you can give me your mail address so i can mail you? Thanks a lot dear. Your creations are Love!
Comment by Lynne— December 5, 2006 #
MAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i lost touch with you after donkey years, and havent been actively blogging and i stumbled here and find out you have a food blogg~!!!!! and your cupcakes look uberly delicious~!! YUM~~! i must thank you for the recipes you have here though. im trying to pick up baking from scratch and not use those ready-mixed ones from betty crocker. hurhur. *hugs*
Comment by dot— January 17, 2007 #
Yo Mariya,
wana congratulate you on your talent. U are really good. Thank god for ppl like you. I was just wondering if i could use your link at my blogspot ??? Lemme do some publicity for you can ??? Hehehe. Tq Tq.
~ r i k a ~
Comment by t o b a— February 14, 2007 #
HELLO MAYA!!!
Comment by CRAZYhidayah!— March 12, 2007 #
hi, do you accept interviews?
email me if possible 🙂
Comment by H— April 3, 2007 #
hello H, wow… interviews? can you email me? because your email is not reflected here. thanks.
Comment by maya— April 3, 2007 #
hi, I just lurve your website & your passion for food. Would like to link you up to mine…
Comment by sherri— May 8, 2007 #
hello sherri, thank you! you have a LOVELY site too. i’ll link you up as well. 😉
Comment by maya— May 9, 2007 #
Hi,
do u teach how to bake?
Comment by brenda— May 16, 2007 #
or maybe can you tell me where do you learn baking? or you just experiment yourself?
Comment by brenda— May 16, 2007 #
brenda: ermm… no i don’t teach. lol. i don’t think i’m of that “level” yet to teach people. i experiment myself, with the help of my mum. 🙂
Comment by maya— May 17, 2007 #
oh.. But do u mind teaching me to bake? haha~ btw, do u noe how to do frosting for the cake?
Comment by brenda— May 17, 2007 #
brenda: there’s a lot of frostings for cakes, many different types. for a start you could look at recipe sites or blogs? it’s all a matter of experimentation and practice. 🙂
Comment by maya— May 18, 2007 #
blogs? do dey guide step by step? coz ive tried but my frosting smply sucks.. =( its uneven & ugly.. Btw, do u know how to make cream? as in cream for frosting??
Comment by brenda— May 21, 2007 #
i love your cupcakes ..and also sharing the recepi ..u are very creative and talented ..doing your
cupcakes ..gud luck! and all the best
Comment by hajjar— May 22, 2007 #
hajjar: thank you so much. 🙂 will keep on sharing, don’t worry. 😉
Comment by maya— May 22, 2007 #
i love everything i see here(:
A total love just keep rocking.
Comment by eilane— May 27, 2007 #
thank you eilane. 🙂
Comment by maya— May 27, 2007 #
Thank you for the recipes you have here . I’m always interested to learn new rcipes based on good wholesome ingredients and stay away from anything described as a mix!!! Keep going
Comment by Emile Naim— June 29, 2007 #
hi maya..
i keep checkin ur blog everyday to see if u have anythin new.. i love seeing ur bakes.. i was wondering if u can share ur hari raya recipes.. this is the 1st time i am havin holz during deepavali, and wish to bake some goodies for my family.. hope to see ur goodies.. thanks!
Comment by Nithya— October 9, 2007 #
Hi Maya,
Thanks for the cupcakes that was baked for us during last christmas. It was delicious that it melts in the mouth. So much talent in you in your baking.
Taking this opportunity to wish your dad a very happy birthday and many best wishes for him.
Love and regards from Uncle Raj, Auntie Alison, Nat & Sureen
Comment by Alison Wong— January 1, 2008 #
Hey Maya..
I happened to be researching on meringues and came across your blog. I’m so glad I did. I enjoyed looking at all the sweet treats you made.
I have been experimenting meringues myself. But i have problem with the end product. My meringues turn sticky when cool but was crispy and dry after baking. Any idea where i when wrong?
Its great that you share your recipies. =)
Comment by Nuraidah— September 3, 2009 #
hi aidah, thanks for dropping by. 🙂 hmm sometimes that happens to me too. the insides are sticky and when you pop one into your mouth, you are left with this sugary clumpy residue. i think it has got to do with the baking temp and time. meringues are best baked under low heat (about 100 degrees celsius) for 1 1/2-2 hours. try that and see how it goes?
Comment by maya— September 4, 2009 #
it’s nice to know another singaporean baker! your stuff looks yum! (:
cheers!
Comment by hannah— March 20, 2010 #
thank you hannah for your kind words! 😀
Comment by maya— March 23, 2010 #
Hi I’m an avid baker living in Singapore too! My friend’s birthday is coming up and since I’ve quite a bit of buttermilk left I was thinking of making a buttermilk cake for her and I’m using your recipe as a guide. But I’ve never baked a huge cake with buttermilk before. Do you have any suggestions or advice for a first-timer like me? Thanks very much!
Comment by felice— June 23, 2010 #
Thanks Felice! 🙂 Hmm suggestions or advice huh? Make sure all ingredients are at room temp, especially the butter. And know your oven! Sometimes you need more/less baking time depending… so you need to check to make sure you don’t overbake. 🙂 Have fun!
Comment by Miss M— June 27, 2010 #
Hi love! Yay I found your blog. Now I know how deprived I am of your baking… erm… never mind *wink*. Anyway, thanks for the recommended recipes. Just wanted to say “Love you”.
*hugs and kisses*
Vee.
Comment by Vee— September 23, 2010 #
Hahahahahaha eh don’t say like I’ve never brought anything to school la! 🙂 Will do it more soon! I just scared later you all bored, everytime get goodies :p Or like “Is she trying to make me fat?!?!” Hahaha!
Comment by Mariya— September 23, 2010 #
hi babe, i would like to order a cake/some cupcakes for my mums birthday. do u think you can make it by this sat?
Comment by tan— September 27, 2010 #
Hi Tan,
I’m a bit packed for this week… but if it’s not a huge order it should be fine. Preferably cupcakes, so I can ride on existing orders. Let me know asap, email me at lickthefrosting@hotmail.com.
Comment by maya— September 27, 2010 #
hi…nice to find this blog 🙂
Comment by jassy— January 3, 2011 #
Thank you Jassy! It’s been a while since I baked cuz I was on holiday… miss it! Will start soon 🙂
Comment by Maya— January 4, 2011 #
Hi!
I love very much your cakes.
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