Ugly Cake Shop + The Accessory Report

I was invited to a very interesting event organised by Ugly Cake Shop and The Accessory Report at Working Title pairing Bakes and Bling. To be frank, I could not visualize what am I walking into when I accepted the invite. It is probably the very first collaboration when a bakery and accessories. Even not, it is definitely a first for me.

I have been a fan of Ugly Cake since a couple of years back when the owner Lisa was still a home baker. To focus on her bakes, she has since quit her corporate job and concentrate in her baking at her licensed central kitchen at Ang Mo Kio. Now her bakes are available at various pop-up stores at Pasar Bella and other events. She has also started supplying her yummy bakes to a couple of cafes.

Another interesting thing about Ugly Cake Shop is their is a story behind each and every cupcakes and cakes. They are all named after someone that is part of her life. Among her different cupcakes flavours, my all time favourite is Sally (Peanut Butter) and Big Daddy (Nutella & Valrhona).

Taking the opportunity, I managed to sample some of the new flavours such as Melissa (Strawberry, Rum & Dark Chocolate), Zesty Zee Lemon and Juliana (Salted Caramel).

Ugly Cake Shop used to only bake cupcakes but now they have expanded their bakes to include cakes. If you are interested to order the cakes, you can find out more from their website.

Ugly Cake Shop isn't ugly at all right? Look how beautiful the cupcakes and cakes are. The beautiful accessories from The Accessory Report even made them more standout. I am sure it will look as good on the ladies and made them standout.

If you are interested in either the bakes from Ugly Cake Shop or the accessories from The Accessory Report do check out their respective websites.

Ugly Cake Shop 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UglyCakeShop
Website: http://www.uglycakeshop.sg/

The Accessory Report
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaccessoryrep
Website: http://www.theaccessoryreport.com/

Lim Soup @ Bukit Merah Central

Getting tired of 老火汤 in almost every corner of Singapore? Why not check out this new soup stall at Bukit Merah Central called Lim Soup. The recent media coverage has definitely caught my attention hence I made my way down to the stall. By the time I reached Lim Soup, it was almost three after the lunch crowd. Most of the items and soup has already been sold out and I was left with not many choices.

ABC Soup 3/5

First I tried the ABC Soup ($4.50). The soup had a hint of sourness which probably was due to the tomato that was used on that day.

Organic Rice 4/5

With more people preferring to eat healthy, Lim Soup also offers the choice of Organic Brown Rice ($0.80). I like the fact that it comes with some cabbage and topped with fried silver fish.

Double Boiled Old Coconut Chicken 3.5/5

What brought me to Lim Soup is the Double Boiled Old Coconut Chicken  ($7.50). The presentation itself is something different and unique using the whole coconut husk stuffed with herbs and chicken. The taste is kind of special with a subtle sweetness on top of the mild herbal taste. I can't really say the taste is out of this world but it is light and refreshing.

Overall I find the soup at Lim Soup is on the lighter side compared to those you get elsewhere example from 老火汤. Would I make a trip down specially for the soup, probably not. The double boiled old coconut chicken soup is something new and interesting. While the stall provides a good healthy meal, I probably will skip the double boiled old coconut chicken soup and opt for another soup that is cheaper.


Lim Soup
Dong Fong Fatt Coffeeshop
Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central
Singapore 150116
Tel: +65 83837687
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Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru (EW Line), Outram Park (CC Line, EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 1130am - 8pm (till sold out)
(Closed on Sun & PH)

Direction:
1) Alight at Tiong Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at opposite Tiong Bahru Plaza (Stop ID 10161). Take bus number 5. Alight 3 stops later at Bukit Merah Central Bus Interchange. Take the overhead bridge across the road. Walk along Bukit Merah Central (opp mulit-storey carpark) towards the post office. At the junction at the post office, cross the right and turn right. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Tiong Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at opposite Tiong Bahru Plaza (Stop ID 10161). Take bus number 16 and 851. Alight 4 stops later at Bukit Merah Central Bus Interchange. Walk along Bukit Merah Central (opp mulit-storey carpark) towards the post office. At the junction at the post office, cross the right and turn right. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Outram MRT Station. Take Exit H. Walk to bus stop at Outram Park MRT Station along New Bridge Road (Stop ID 05069). Take bus number 147 or 961. Alight 8 stops later. Continue walk along Jalan Bukit Merah towards Bukit Merah Public Library. Take a left at Bukit Merah Central and walk to destination. Journey time about 22 minutes. [Map]