Rowie's Scribbles

My first exposure to macarons was 5 years ago when one of the senior engineers brought a box back from Ladurèe , France. It was a new experience for me so I savored the delicate biscuit and the lightly sweet creamy filling. In KL, many cafès and restaurants are offering macarons as a dessert option. Typical price is RM3/piece; you may say it is pricey but do you know it is not one of the easiest pastry to make? I personally have not tried but watching the video below will give you a good idea of the labor that goes into the creation of the perfect maracon.  So imagine my wonder at my friend who's half of the team behind Petite Blanc Patisserie, a macaron supplier in Klang. I am fortunate (and ever grateful) to taste some of their delightful offerings and I can testify that they are GOOD! Why should you get macarons from Petite Blanc?  - 100% fresh ingredients - beautiful balance between biscuit and cream - variety of unique and favorite flavors - perfect for par...

I'll be honest: I never heard of SSMH (Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped) until my music school principal informed that our string ensemble will perform for the event.  SSMH provides day care and education for the severely mentally disabled children and youths; these special children require regular therapy besides love and care. The society also aims to raise awareness of the needs of these special children and the work performed by SSMH to help the children gain more independence.  The objective of the charity carnival is to spread that awareness and to raise funds enabling SSMH to assist these children in gaining a better future. The children have cerebral palsy and there are full time therapists to aid them.  So if you're free on that weekend, drop by and lend a helping hand! :) I'll be performing with friends on the Sun; also there will be more than 40 booths offering various goodies ranging from fashion, food and so much more! The booklets ...