Sarah was born and grew up in Singapore, she studied Business and graduated from University of Ottawa in Canada in 1989. Sarah founded Sweet Secrets in 1999 as one of the first artisanal western style bakeries in Hong Kong. It is the go-to bakery for both gastronomical and health needs.
Sweet Secrets has pioneered a diverse line of alternative desserts. The free from desserts are free from the ingredients that can potentially cause health risks. The cake choices include Conventional, Gluten-free, no refined sugar, Paleo, Eggless, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Sugar free, Low Carb and Diabetic.
Cakes were her love as a small child. Cakes are seen by some people as being sinful and Sarah's vision of promoting the concept of healthy cakes developed over time. For Sarah it's a science and an art, developing choice for her clientele. Making healthier cakes brings people together.
Timings
02:50 I was born in Singapore.
04:21 I studied business in Canada.
05:14 I had a strong independant aunt who inspired me.
06:15 My father had a pig farming biz.
06:44 I have a business of my own, a bakery.
08:11 Cakes were my love from when I was a small child
09:40 Cakes seen as sinful.
10:22 A mother who wanted a gluten free princess cake for her daughter changed my business.
12:02 I started looking at making gluten free cake.
14:00 Cup cakes without refined sugar and coconut oil.
15:37 Using coconut oil and coconut sugar in my recipes.
17:05 I've always been a perfectionist who worked a lot. Sometimes till I get sick.
19:40 I got sick and my daughter came to the rescue.
21:36 I started paying attention to my health.
25:15 Thefirst gluten free cake smelt good however it took time to refine the flavour, recipe, shelf life, moisture .... It was a challenge.
26:45 It's a science and an art.
28:28 It's very much a process moving into gluten free and then egg free...... then Dairy free and butter free.
42;04 I am a great believer of choice.
43:58 We need to be aware of our own body.
54:07 Mummy I think you're right with respect to dairy .......
45:55 I'm a believer of choice. People can have a choice.
47:03 I can plant a seed re a healthier cake.
47:53 The mission statement of Sweet Secrets from 1999 ......."Sweet Secrets Brings People Together"
49:48 Inclusiveness is important.
51:10 Morning routine ...... If you are not mindful.
52:45 I am a great believer in water, warm water something close to body temperature.
54:55 Billboard " a smiley face - smile"
56:52 A client ordered a cake for her husbands 40th Birthday..........
Books:
Louise Hay - Heal your Body
Sheryl Sandberg - Lean In
Contact Sarah:
Website: https://www.sweetsecrets.com.hk
WhatsApp: 93719089
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