Activities Dec 09

The past week had been a very hectic one albeit a fun and exciting time. We had our very first workshop, had to answer some tough questions from participants. Yeah, I said tough because we can't tell any bullshit without being found out! All who came were very smart people!

Yesterday, we had pastry chef Melinda Soon from Apple Kitchen over to conduct a Christmas cupcake making class. I had fun just watching them, imagining it was childhood playdoh time! We even had a very special "student" all the way from Johor as there is no such baking class over there.

The participants having fun during playdoh time!

Melinda showing her finished work.

Everyone must have had an enjoyable time as Melinda is already planning the next baking session in January. Will keep everyone updated!

Design for Subang Alam

The lady owner of this house loves the rich and warm colours of autumn so much that she wants to replicate these colours in her kitchen. Being a serious cook and someone who bakes often, she puts full emphasis on this kitchen.


Before

After

This kitchen costs RM21,530 (granite top not included).

Design for Oasis Cheras

Here are some pictures I took this morning. I have not taken the "before" pictures of this house...Anyway here are the "after" photos.

Wet Kitchen

Cost : RM10,586


Dry Kitchen

Cost : RM14,709

Dining Area

Cost for wood frame at poster wall : RM550

Courtyard

Cost to convert courtyard to play area with storage cabinets : RM6,600

Living Hall

Cost : RM5,640

2nd Bedroom

This wardrobe costs : RM3,510

Child's Room

No renovation work here.

Master Bedroom

L-shaped wardrobe : RM7,700
Bathroom vanity area : RM1,250

Other costs not in the pictures include :

Powder Room : RM2,702

Washer area : RM2,900

Altar table : RM2,310

2nd bathroom : RM5,700

Shoe rack at porch : RM1,500

Reader's Question

I sometimes receive questions from readers of this blog which I believe many other people too have on their minds. I hope by publishing my answers, more people will benefit.


This email came from Rachel :

"Hi, Can you imagine, I read ur entire blog from beginning to end in 1 night!!! that my sense of urgency!

Anyway i cannot find any entries on Warranty / Sustainability etc..
Ie: let say you handover ur job to the house owners. Then a month later, the anti jump sliding door does not work properly?
or the kitchen cabinets door are not straight... so the defects warranty is upon inspection or over a period of time? I believe some kitchen tops like solid stone **those from korea** is a lifetime warranty right??

anyway want to know more about that.

thx
Rachel"


Hi Rachel,

Most business owners are in the business for long-term and most realise that to build goodwill and reputation, after sales service is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. Therefore, sliding doors that don't work properly will be serviced FOC within the 1 year warranty. Bear in mind that all things go through wear and tear and sliding accessories wear down faster than swing open accessories. After the 1 year warranty, we will still provide servicing but will need to collect a minimal charge for labour and travelling.

Cabinet doors that are not straight is because of allignment, which is easily adjustable by an installer. We would definitely prefer the house owner to tell us all things to rectify one shot rather than having to make many trips. Sometimes when the owner overlook some defects, you can still call up for after-sales service.

I don't know which brand of kitchen tops you mean, but life-time warranty doesn't mean it will be scratch-proof. It only means, guarantee for manufacturing defects but solid surface will scratch easily so we normally advice customers to take good care of their solid surface - no hard chopping, no hot pans on surface, no spilling of acidic stuff, no spilling of stain-causing stuff like kunyit/curry,etc. Granite and marble too require similar good care even though they don't scratch as much.

- Lola

X'mas Cupcakes Decoration Class !

We're going to have some FUN this Christmas! I have invited celebrity pastry chef Melinda Soon from Apple Kitchen to conduct baking classes at our showroom and she has chosen to have the very first class with a Christmas Theme.

Melinda had very kindly submitted these photos of the cupcakes that she'll be teaching. I am wondering whether anyone will actually take a bite out of these...because they look too good to be eaten!

If you would like to register for this class, do call Melinda directly at 012-6409809 or send her an email at applekitchen@gmail.com

Date: 20 Dec (Sunday)
Time: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Fee: RM140 per pax
Type: Semi Hands-on

Venue : Signature Kitchen, No.14, Jln SS 15/4, Subang Jaya.

1) Chocolate Chips Cupcakes
2) Buttercream
3) Fondant
4) Decoration

*participants will get to decorate and bring home 6 different cupcakes

Early Bird Promotion:
Enjoy 5% discount for early bird registration before 30 Nov 2009

Melinda Soon

Apple Kitchen

Tel: 012 640 9809

Email: applekitchen@gmail.com

Blog: http://www.myapplekitchen.blogspot.com/

Cancellation Policy: Payment must accompany all reservations. Class cancellations are accepted and a credit for other replacement classes will be given if notification is received 7 days prior to scheduled class. If you cannot attend, you may send a substitute in your place. No refund will be given in cash. Cancellations made fewer than 7 days before the class date are non-refundable. All classes are subject to minimum and maximum enrollments. In the event that Apple Kitchen cancels the class due to instructor illness or minimal enrollment, students will be notified by phone and e-mail. In that event, you may choose to transfer credit to another class or to accept a full refund.