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Zawya
6 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Fieldnotes Celebrates Second Anniversary with New Store in Raffles City and Limited-Edition Collection
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 June 2025 - Homegrown bakery Fieldnotes celebrates its second anniversary this June with the opening of a new cake shop at Raffles City and the launch of a limited-edition merchandise collection. This marks the brand's fourth location in Singapore—and its first in the Central Business District (CBD)—extending Fieldnotes' presence from residential neighbourhoods to the city centre. Expansion to Raffles City and New Dine-In Concept Founded in 2023, Fieldnotes began as a boutique cake brand inspired by botanical aesthetics, subtle natural flavours, and a desire to offer quality cakes in Singapore that cater to everyday enjoyment rather than just special occasions. Over the past two years, it has expanded from a single location into a recognisable name among Singapore's lifestyle-conscious dessert enthusiasts. With the new cake shop opening in Raffles City, the brand aims to reach working professionals and city shoppers looking for desserts to share at the office or bring home. The outlet will also feature design elements that reflect Fieldnotes' connection to nature, including plant installations, stucco walls, and textured finishes. The choice of interior design aligns with the brand's intention to create a calm, organic atmosphere amid the city's hustle and bustle. 'This expansion reflects our commitment to reaching more parts of Singapore and sharing our cakes and flavours with a broader community,' said Ms Heng Li Jin, Director of Fieldnotes. Anniversary Promotions and Merchandise To celebrate its second anniversary, Fieldnotes will also be introducing a series of promotions at its Neil Road outlet. These include special in-store deals, gifts with purchase, and the launch of a limited-edition merchandise collection. The collection, which includes T-shirts, sticker sheets, and cooler bags, marks Fieldnotes' first venture into lifestyle merchandise. Available while stocks last, these items extend the brand's identity beyond food, offering customers new ways to engage with its nature-inspired aesthetic. While no new cake flavours have been officially announced for the anniversary month, the brand continues to explore ingredients such as tea, herbs, cocoa, and nuts. These choices reflect the company's focus on evoking earthy, natural elements through its offerings. Growth and Future Direction The opening of the new cake shop in Raffles City is one step in a broader expansion strategy. A new dine-in concept is currently in development, with plans to incorporate nature more deeply into both the menu and the experiences they offer. According to Ms Heng, Fieldnotes' evolution over the past two years has been guided by a desire to create cakes that are part of daily life. 'Our philosophy is rooted in intentionality, storytelling, and connection—we hope to create meaningful moments through both our cakes and our dine-in spaces,' she shared. More information on store locations, anniversary events, and product availability can be found at the Fieldnotes website and social media #Fieldnotes #NewOutlet The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Fieldnotes Fieldnotes is a Singapore-based bakery and cake shop offering desserts inspired by natural flavours and botanical elements. Established in 2023, the brand focuses on creating cakes that are suitable for everyday occasions, prioritising natural ingredients, intentional design, and accessible flavours. Currently, Fieldnotes has outlets in Neil Road, The Woodleigh Mall, and Tampines 1, with its newest outlet opening soon at Raffles City. Fieldnotes
Malay Mail
6 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Fieldnotes Celebrates Second Anniversary with New Store in Raffles City and Limited-Edition Collection
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 June 2025 - Homegrown bakery Fieldnotes celebrates its second anniversary this June with the opening of a new cake shop at Raffles City and the launch of a limited-edition merchandise collection. This marks the brand's fourth location in Singapore—and its first in the Central Business District (CBD)—extending Fieldnotes' presence from residential neighbourhoods to the city in 2023, Fieldnotes began as a boutique cake brand inspired by botanical aesthetics, subtle natural flavours, and a desire to offer quality cakes in Singapore that cater to everyday enjoyment rather than just special occasions. Over the past two years, it has expanded from a single location into a recognisable name among Singapore's lifestyle-conscious dessert the new cake shop opening in Raffles City, the brand aims to reach working professionals and city shoppers looking for desserts to share at the office or bring home. The outlet will also feature design elements that reflect Fieldnotes' connection to nature, including plant installations, stucco walls, and textured finishes. The choice of interior design aligns with the brand's intention to create a calm, organic atmosphere amid the city's hustle and bustle.'This expansion reflects our commitment to reaching more parts of Singapore and sharing our cakes and flavours with a broader community,' said Ms Heng Li Jin, Director of celebrate its second anniversary, Fieldnotes will also be introducing a series of promotions at its Neil Road outlet. These include special in-store deals, gifts with purchase, and the launch of a limited-edition merchandise collection, which includes T-shirts, sticker sheets, and cooler bags, marks Fieldnotes' first venture into lifestyle merchandise. Available while stocks last, these items extend the brand's identity beyond food, offering customers new ways to engage with its nature-inspired no new cake flavours have been officially announced for the anniversary month, the brand continues to explore ingredients such as tea, herbs, cocoa, and nuts. These choices reflect the company's focus on evoking earthy, natural elements through its opening of the new cake shop in Raffles City is one step in a broader expansion strategy. A new dine-in concept is currently in development, with plans to incorporate nature more deeply into both the menu and the experiences they to Ms Heng, Fieldnotes' evolution over the past two years has been guided by a desire to create cakes that are part of daily life. 'Our philosophy is rooted in intentionality, storytelling, and connection—we hope to create meaningful moments through both our cakes and our dine-in spaces,' she information on store locations, anniversary events, and product availability can be found at the Fieldnotes website and social media #Fieldnotes #NewOutlet The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Fieldnotes Fieldnotes is a Singapore-based bakery and cake shop offering desserts inspired by natural flavours and botanical elements. Established in 2023, the brand focuses on creating cakes that are suitable for everyday occasions, prioritising natural ingredients, intentional design, and accessible flavours. Currently, Fieldnotes has outlets in Neil Road, The Woodleigh Mall, and Tampines 1, with its newest outlet opening soon at Raffles City.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Major supermarket called out by disgruntled customer over sloppy Juneteenth cakes
Supermarket chain Kroger has been called out by a disgruntled shopper over the underwhelming designs of its Juneteenth cakes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that takes place on June 19 each year, marking the emancipation of slaves in the US. While pursuing some of the Juneteenth-themed cakes in her local Kroger in Atlanta, Georgia this week, one shopper was left outraged by the selection compared to the rest of the store's cakes. The woman, who identified herself as 'Blaq Monalisa' on TikTok, posted a video about the incident titled 'I am done with Krogers' to the social media platform. 'This is some bulls**t,' she snapped. 'Who the hell made this ugly a** s**t?' She then showed off some of the cakes, one of which said 'free @ last' in blue icing. The phrase 'free at last', which was immortalised by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his historic 'I Have a Dream' speech, has long symbolised the fight for freedom and equality for Black people. Popular supermarket chain Kroger has been called out by a disgruntled shopper over the underwhelming designs on its Juneteenth cakes 'Y'all decorate everything else around here cute, everything else around here cute,' she continued. 'But for Juneteenth, you wanna just throw something on a freaking cookie cake and expect someone to buy it?' The woman then said that she was going to return to the store to speak to the manager about the issue. 'I'm a be in here bright, early in the morning to talk to somebody about this, because this is unacceptable,' she said. The woman did indeed return to the store the next day to discover that all the Juneteenth desserts had been removed. 'Yo, TikTok, y'all did it,' she said, referring to her original video which has so far racked up over six million views. 'I know ain't nobody buy those cookies and they gone,' she continued. 'I still feel some type of way that they didn't replace them with better Juneteenth cakes,' she added, before pointing out that the traditional 'red, white and blue' desserts looked much better. The shopper's video drew a strong reaction online, with many agreeing that the desserts appeared to be subpar. 'Why I immediately thought the "free @ last" was for someone being released from jail,' wrote one. 'If you didn't bring up juneteenth I would've thought it was a welcome home from jail cake,' wrote another. 'Gurl! Not the last one saying "Congratulations". Like, "Congratulations, you're free!"' wrote a third. 'They DEAD WRONG!!! That 'Free at last ' & 'Free' cookie cake had to be the last two they were working on before they clocked out,' added another. Kroger responded to the controversy with a statement to 'The cakes and cookies that were featured in the video were inconsistent with our provided guidance and not of the quality we would expect to see from our stores,' a spokesperson for the store said. 'The products have been removed, and we've addressed this directly with the store teams and the customer who took the initial video.' In 2021, President Joe Biden put pen to paper at the White House to make it a federally- recognized holiday to mark the emancipation of enslaved Americans 155 years earlier. The signing of the bill into law means the day is celebrated annually as part of the government calendar. The holiday has gone through many iterations including Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day. It celebrates the day when Union Army General George Granger freed the last slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865, which Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee described as the moment America 'truly became the land of the free and the home of the brave'.
The Guardian
a day ago
- General
- The Guardian
You be the judge: should my colleague stop bringing cakes into the office?
I'm not saying we should have no cakes ever, I just think we should stop assuming cake is always welcome I know how this sounds: I am the miserable cake police. But this isn't about being joyless, it's about creating a healthy working environment. There are 20 of us in the office, and there's sugar everywhere. We have free biscuits and a constant rotation of cakes, doughnuts and baked goods that descend on us without warning. It's so normalised, and if you politely decline, people ask if you're on a diet. Ruby takes the lead in guilt-tripping. If you say no thanks, she will look at you in disbelief. If you insist on not having a cake for your birthday, she will cajole you until you give in. Ruby loves to bake and she's always making something, even when there's no cause for celebration. It's lovely, but it encourages a constant habit of eating sugar. I also think it puts pressure on everyone else to bring something in. Not everyone can or wants to eat sugar. I have a condition that means it doesn't agree with me. Some people are recovering from eating disorders. And then there are allergies – I don't want someone collapsing at work because they didn't know there were hazelnuts in the ganache. I'm not saying we should have no cakes ever, I just think we should stop assuming cake is always welcome. A coffee, a card, time off, or just being acknowledged in a meeting is more meaningful than supermarket eclairs. I joined this company three years ago, a year after Ruby. She is the office baker and I accepted a sponge cake in my first year. But for the last two, I've requested no sweet treats and Ruby has listened. But I can tell that not baking me something is killing her. For everyone else, she takes orders. It's lovely, and I think Ruby brings light into our office, but we should also let people enjoy their workplace without being backed into a corner by baked goods. If someone wants cake? Great, let's make a spreadsheet with dietary requirements and requests. Homemade is obviously better than shop-bought. But we shouldn't assume everyone wants a cake. The office shouldn't be a minefield of sugar. Bringing cakes in shows we care and adds a little joy to the office. I'm not force-feeding anyone Cake makes everything better and that's why I love giving it to people at work, or for birthdays, for my kids at home … Just everywhere. I've always loved baking and when I see the look on someone's face after I make them a lemon drizzle or red velvet, it makes the slaving away in the kitchen worthwhile. Homemade, shop-bought, gluten-free, it doesn't matter. It's not just about the sugar, it's the gesture. Someone took the time to make something, or stop by the shop to pick something up. Giving and baking are ways of showing that we care. I also just like to bake. It brings people together. I've had colleagues open up about their lives over a slice of banana bread. It would be criminal to ban that kind of magic. I totally get that not everyone wants sugar, and that's fine, but no one's force-feeding anyone and we've all learned how to cater to different diets: we bring gluten-free options and label allergens. I never force cake on anyone, I just express disappointment if they don't have some. Banning cake altogether feels joyless. Amina says I bring light into the office, and I always try. When I first made her a Victoria sponge years ago, she loved it. She ate loads and thanked me profusely. But then she changed her mind and said there's too much temptation and it's making us all unhealthy. I hate a sugar crash as much as the next person, so you've got to pace it – we do have a lot of sweet treats around us. But that's no reason to stop making cakes altogether. For the last two years I've respected Amina's right not to eat cake, but I do think baked goods are important to mark moments like birthdays, farewells and tiny personal wins. A slice of Colin the Caterpillar is not just a sugar rush, it's a signal that we care for each other. Of course we should be mindful of different needs – but banning cake completely? That feels like punishing everyone for the desires of a few. Life's hard enough. Amina shouldn't try to take cake away from the rest of us. Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Should Ruby bake off?Yes, Ruby should lay off the guilt-tripping, but Amina really needs to lighten up! Anyone who doesn't want cake can be a grown-up and just say no, leaving everyone else free to enjoy themselves! Mark, 49 I sympathise with Amina, but there are solutions that don't need to go as far as making the office a cake-free zone. Amina could ask Ruby to reduce the amount of times she brings them in; for example, only on birthdays. A little bit of sugar goes a long 31 People often say they're excited about the prospect of cake but then take only a very thin slice when it's offered. So at the end of the working day, there's still loads left. People are now more cautious about sugary, fatty treats, so I'm sorry to say that I'm with Amina on this 59 I agree with Ruby that Amina's anti-cake stance 'joyless', as no one is force feeding her. But while I support Ruby's right to continue making cakes for grateful colleagues, she should accept with grace others' right to say no, rather than looking 'disappointed'.Victoria, 39 It's hard enough without the constant temptation of sweet treats. That said, Amina's a grownup and needs to take responsibility for her own choices. On balance I'm with Ruby, but she needs to take on board that 'expressing disappointment' is not 27 In our online poll, should Ruby cool it with the cakes? The poll closes on Wednesday 25 June at 10am BST We asked if Freddie should have painted the edges of the room, not just the walls 87% said yes – Freddie is guilty13% said no – Freddie is innocent
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Your Microwave Has a Not-So-Secret Feature Everyone's Just Finding Out About
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. The only thing more challenging than baking a cake from scratch is decorating one. Making a cake look even remotely Instagram-worthy takes a lot of skill and even more practice. There are some tools of the trade that make it easier, not the least of which is a revolving cake stand. But you may not always have a cake stand handy. Or you may be trying your hand at cake decorating for the first time and you're not quite ready to invest in one. Or you may live in a small apartment with nowhere to store one! Fortunately, there is one item that is already in almost every household that can totally get the job done in a pinch: your microwave tray. In a video recently posted to TikTok, Glo, the creator behind the account @_gloyoyo_, shared that if you don't have a rotating cake stand or lazy Susan, all you have to do is use the tray inside your microwave to rotate your cake while icing it. She tried for the first time in the video and was surprised by the outcome. 'Look at that!' she says. 'The microwave plate really does work. I guess I don't need to invest in a lazy Susan — I already had one in my microwave.' The issue of transferring the cake to a plate did arise once Glo was done icing it, but one TikTok user dropped another brilliant hack in the comments to solve this issue. 'Wait! Put the cake on the plate you're going to use next time and then just place it all on the microwave plate instead!' That is pure genius right there!So the next time you're making a cake at home, be it from scratch or from a boxed cake mix, give the old microwave tray trick a try! The results might surprise you, too! This article originally published on The Kitchn. See it there: Your Microwave Has a Not-So-Secret Feature Everyone's Just Finding Out About We Tested 5 Ways to Get Slime Out of a Carpet and the Winner Left No Trace I Bought a Helix Mattress for My Kid — Here's My Review The Best Zipper Sheets to Solve the Worst Bed-Making Task
