Wedding # 4 Centerpiece

The sous chef  never ceases to amaze me with his creations. For this year's fourth wedding, he created this party centerpiece using two watermelons. He carved multiple roses into one watermelon and the names of the couple into the other.

Wedding Cake # 4

In the past four years that I am baking, it never crossed my mind that red velvet cake could go well with coconut meringue butter cream frosting. It's something I learned not by reading the internet but through the bride who requested for a coconut flavored frosting.  The idea intrigued me. I did my own research  and discovered that pairing the two together was possible.

Wedding # 3 Set Up

There are not many instances when I get to see how the F & B department turns the beach club into a perfect venue for the wedding. It takes time to decorate the whole place with fairy lights, cover the tables and chairs with linens, arrange the buffet table and finally do the place setting. I see the transformation take place from time to time. On those rare occasions when I am lucky to see the venue fully ready, I make sure I have my camera or camera phone with me to capture the scene. Here are some of the shots I took recently.

Xin Nian Kuai Le

Wishing my Chinese families, friends, readers, former students and colleagues a prosperous Lunar New Year 2015. Gong Xi Fa Cai!!!!

Wedding #3 Watermelon Centerpiece

The sous chef  has once again exhibited his fruit carving skill with this watermelon centerpiece. He used the yellow flesh this time. I prefer the  red watermelon as it creates a more striking effect.   I have been wanting to learn from him but due to my manic work schedule I haven't had the chance to do so, let alone watch him carve. As expected, this  impressive work of him has brought smile and joy to the couple.