Time is flying.. As I started
working as a volunteer for 1 month at
SWEETNESS The Patisserie during 19 May - 19 June... now I have been completed.
I first know the shop at The Good Living Growers' Market. The shop gives us many samples of biscuits and loaves to try and they are so nice.. That was my first impression.
After that I have seen lots of information in the foodie blogs, esp from
Helen. One day I sent an email to Gena (Owner and chef) that I am her fan and she replied me at that night :D
The next market, I went to talk to her then she told me about her shop just opened in Epping and offered me about get some experience working there. First I went to the shop.. Wow, there is a brand-new big and super clean open kitchen. The small section to show the product was decorated so pretty. I was really happy and excited.
Such a beautiful experience I have learned. Actually most of the things I did there were not the new things, there were things that I have baked at home or did in school before. However, I have learned more in term of business and bulk baking. For example, normally in the recipe always say that you should use egg in the room temperature. Here, we use the egg straight away from the fridge but still no big problem can be found. I asked chef, she said of course using egg in room temperature is much better as it saves time to whisk and maybe you can get more volumn but if we leave the eggs in room temperature for long time, it reduces shelf life.
Moreover, in the real world business, you have to concern about cost and time more than just like baking at home for your family and friends. Somethings I think I can do better but I was a bit nervous, they didn't turn out so well. sorry chef ^ ^''
Truly I wanted to take picture on the last day I worked there which was Friday but that day the shop was very busy preparing goods for the Saturday market.. So I went back on the next tuesday to return the uniforms and it was a great time to take some nice pictures to show you guys.
Strawberry marshmallow biscuit, the new item.. cute, isn't it?
with Camille (my favourite)
with Jodie (anoter my favourite)
with Esther ( I like her, she is a marshmallow expert)
Ciecilia ( not sure how to spell ur name ^ ^''), another student who is the next volunteer. She is nice friend !
English Toffee with Almond, lovely.
The trolley full of nice stuffs.
Let the photos show you how beautiful the shop!
and.....
Sincerely thanks, Chef Gena !
Oh, and if you are there and see Pumpkin & Ginger loaf, Cranberry orange muffin, Macademia shortbread and Florentine.. please don't miss it, my favourite !
SWEETNESS The Patisserie
38 Oxford St., Epping, NSW 2121
Tel : (02) 9869 3800
I think he was too sleepy.
The menu, simple.
I like the decoration style..
Hot mocha for Billy and Skim cap for me. (its too long time till I couldn't remember how it is...haha.. but shouldn't be bad)
Raspberry muffin.
not bad.
We went there around 5.30 pm. The restaurant was still empty. 
After ordered, the big bowl of pork bone soup was served. I love this soup, just remind me when I was young eating this soup made from Grand dad. Oh, there were peanut in it too.
Condiments.
Roasted duck on rice. (can't remember the price but i think its a bit more expensive compare with other restaurants). The duck was good, the skin was crispy, the sauce was not too salty and enhanced the flavour of the dish. Only thing I can blame was its too little..lol
Not only one dish of course.
We ordered 2 pieces of peking duck. mm... disappointing for me, the meat was too soft and the sauce was too sweet. But it was first time for Seok (new experience again for him..haha), he really like it.
Ahh.. I hate my hair colour >"< 
Oh, we also chosed the Sampan Congee with Beef, Squid, Jelly Fish (hongkong style) not bad but the one at Superbowl is the best.
came with Yu tiao.
I think I took this picture everytimes I came lol
Seriously studying menu.
Teh ais : Iced milk tea and Teh 'O' ais limau : Iced tea with a splash of lime.
Plain nasik lemak
Maggi goreng, I think this time is not as spicy as first time I had but still good.
Kali Kambing : Lamb curry
Seok was really enjoy this meal.
Roti Bomb : an indulgent roti served thicker, richer and sweeter
hehe... 
happy.
happier.
The dough inside was still a bit doughy.. I prefer the thin crispy style.
Skinny Cap.. nice as always
Breakfast roll with egg, tomato and grilled harumi
First time I took away the Ginger Ninjas, Lemon curd shortbread, and Strawberry crumble tart.
Having the lemon curd shortbread from black star pastry with the skinny cappuccino at Campos.. sounds so good, rite?
Second time for breakfast, Leek with goat cheese quiche... Mmmm, not bad but I prefer the one in Bourke Street Bakery.
Coffee was good, also I tried Rose and Lilac Macaron..
It was light and tasty but the short pastry wasn't so crispy.
Deletable !
Spinach & goat cheese quiche.
Sourdough fruit toast with butter & jam and my skinny cappuccino.
Lemon curd tart
For me, Bourke Street Bakery makes the best short pastry!
The lemon curd is superb ! Anyone have this great recipe?
with Jodie (anoter my favourite)
Ciecilia ( not sure how to spell ur name ^ ^''), another student who is the next volunteer. She is nice friend !
English Toffee with Almond, lovely.
The trolley full of nice stuffs.
Sincerely thanks, Chef Gena !
