'Hardware tools' chocolates new attraction at Since 18's cafe
11 Dec 2022 10:54am
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But who would have thought that all those tools were chocolate crisps, a special snack that has become the café's identity since its introduction seven years ago.
In addition to chocolate with various forms of craftsmanship, chocolate is also made in the form of cosmetics such as lipstick, make-up brushes, perfume, and 'eyeshadow palettes.
Speaking to Bernama, the cafe’s owner, Bridget Wong, 36, said the inspiration to make chocolate in the shape of hardware came from a six-month trip to visit her sister, who lives in the United Kingdom (UK).
"While in the UK, I took the opportunity to attend a barista course because I wanted to learn how to brew coffee properly and open a café when I returned home.
"When I was there, I was excited by the concept of a community selling chocolate in the form of these hardware devices in a restaurant or café, and that piqued my interest. So what's wrong with me bringing the same concept to Malaysia?" she said.
The former bank employee said the chocolates she makes with her husband use moulds with different designs.
More challenging, it takes up to six hours to make about 20 pieces of chocolate a day in the shape of fittings.
"With the chocolate made entirely from moulds, without using a machine, the process is more complicated and you have to be careful, especially when you take the chocolate out of the mould because it can break when done in a risky way. like tongs and scissors," she said.
Wong said most customers who visit her café buy the chocolates as special gifts for weddings, birthdays, celebrations or as a surprise for someone.
"The price ranges from RM15 to RM29, depending on the type of chocolate mould," she said, adding that her cafe, which holds a halal certificate from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), also serves local and Western cuisine - BERNAMA
