Sweetlands Confectionery & Bakery

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I went to visit a friend's new place around Kim Keat for an informal house warming. On our way back to the main road, we came across an old bakery run by some middle-aged to old men. I was thoroughly fascinated by their products. With the camera in hand, these are some of the snapshots of what I saw.

I seem to be always attracted to the old, disused, forgotten things around us. I think these things give a certain life, character and identity to the place they are found. I probably caught on this fascination when someone brought me to the old ST James Power Station before it was refurbished into what you will see today. Above all, it is literally a refreshing sight from the usual Orchard Road.

As for the bread from this traditional bakery, what attracted me first were the loaves of “blackhead bread” stacked on the racks to cool down. Not to mention I love the colors too.

Of course, we also wanted to have a taste of the freshly baked “blackhead bread”, so we shared to buy a loaf, which was only $2.20.

Then, I gave it a try… And it was the most wonderful plain bread I had tasted! The bread was moist, soft but firm on the bite. It didn’t dissolve into a mess in the mouth and you can savor every bite you take slowly. It is no wonder the bakery still stands today.

Anyway, besides the “blackhead bread”, the colorful trays which they use also caught my eye.

Really glad we made the trip to the friend’s place, otherwise I would have missed out such a lovely place in the equally lovely area.