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My Story

 Hello and welcome to my baking blog!

 
My name is Xiaojun (筱君), and I am thrilled to share my passion for pâtisserie with you. I graduated from Le Cordon Bleu with a Diploma in Pâtisserie in 2022. This blog is my personal journey of revisiting and refining what I have learned from this esteemed culinary school. 
I find joy in creating delightful cakes for friends and neighbors from the comfort of my home.
Alongside my baking adventures, I juggle freelancing as a book publication editor while lovingly looking after my spirited 80s mom and my playful 15-year-old mini schnauzer.


Fun Facts About Me

  • In September 2023, I transformed part of my kitchen into a cozy "Weekend Home Café" with three seats. For safety, I only accept reservations. After over 20 years in Singapore, I returned to Melaka in 2022. With few friends and my introverted nature, I wasn't keen on promoting the café. Initial support from friends and neighbors waned, and business slowed. After a few months of drifting, I'm ready to get back on track! I want to rekindle my baking passion by revisiting the pastries and bread I learned at Le Cordon Bleu. Over the next six months, I’ll prepare to open a charming little dessert shop next year, where people will feel happy the moment they walk in.

  • Despite my sweet tooth's education, I actually have a savory soul trapped in a pastry chef's body. Give me a plate of perfectly seasoned fries over a sugary treat any day! But let's be real, there's nothing quite like the joy of baking for others. It's like being a wizard but with flour instead of a wand.
  • You know what's better than seeing someone's eyes light up after taking a bite of my baked creations? Knowing that for a fleeting moment, they've forgotten about their deadlines, bills, and existential crises. I like to think of myself as a stress-eating superhero, armed with cupcakes and ready to save the day, one bite at a time.
  • I'm a huge fan of "The Little Prince." I used to be all about that rose life, but now I'm all about the fox. Wise, cunning, and a total foodie—what's not to love? That's why I named my brand Coquelicot & Fox. Plus, "coquelicot" is just fun to say. Go ahead, try it.
  • My mini schnauzer, Pebble, is my sous chef and official taste tester. Well, sort of. She's got a discerning palate and a knack for stealing ingredients when I'm not looking. But don't worry, folks, she's strictly on a "no human food" diet. Apparently, she thinks she's too good for my culinary masterpieces! But hey, every great chef needs a furry sidekick with high standards, right?
  • When I'm not elbow-deep in flour or editing books, I'm elbow-deep in paint and glitter. Turns out, I'm not just a culinary connoisseur—I'm also a master of macaroni art. Who knew?
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