Why get so sour about Madam Choops' sweets?
published : 1 May 2021 at 04:00 38 Call me blasphemous, but my first reaction to the desserts in the shape of Buddha amulets -- now a matter of public frenzy -- was: So what? Personally, I don't like this style of dessert, called A-lua. Not that much. But I can't help but admire the craftsmanship of this local pâtissier, Madam Choops. Her creations are meticulous and each amulet-inspired item looks real, despite using more subtle colours than real ones. I knew from the beginning that this dessert would be very controversial. I knew several people, who regard themselves as devout Buddhists, w...
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