There are cakes, meringues, cheesecakes, cupcakes (of course) and plenty more at Strictly Pastry, the latest addition to the east.

The business was initially based online before chef-owner Hannah Wong decided to set up this takeaway shop on Joo Chiat Road. You'll find items with quirky names on offer, like the Ugly Sue, a meringue filled with passionfruit mousse and rolled with various berries ($7 for three pieces); the Pucker ($5), a lime cake-tart with white chocolate; and the Badger ($7), a stout and cocoa cake with cream cheese frosting. 

Strictly Pastry also stocks locally-made products like jams by GSH Conserves (from $4). Plus, events like baking workshops are in the pipeline so watch this space for more info.

To make the base, you need:
125g sponge mix, 2 1/2 eggs, 25g butter, 25g water

Instructions:
1) Whisk sponge mix, eggs and water together. 2) Fold in butter. 3) Bake at 160 degrees for 30-45 minutes. 4) Remove from oven and slice lengthwise into four layers.

To make the popcorn mousse, you need:
80g eggs, 38g egg yolks, 100g white chocolate, 20g sugar, 200g popcorn purée, 1 1/2 gelatin leaves, 390g whipped cream

Instructions:
1) Whisk eggs, yolks and sugar over water bath. 2) Add white chocolate, gelatin and purée. 3) Whisk cream till 60 percent whipped, fold in to popcorn mixture. 4) Layer eight-inch mold with cake layer, followed by mousse. 5) Chill cake overnight, unmold and serve.

Hatter Street cafe is at Hougang Street 21.

Wakayama Week Festival

When: Feb 24-Mar 1
Where: Enoteca L'Operetta 
What to expect: Chef Seita puts out Italian creations made with ingredients from Japan's Wakayama region, which is known for its fruit, seafood and gibier. It's a four-course dinner with items like grilled turbot, Sicilian-style tuna tartar, pasta with whitebait and strawberry sorbet with white chocolate sauce. 
Price/Ticketing details: $68 
Website: www.operetta.sg

Food & Beverage Fair

When: Feb 27-Mar 2
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 401-403
What to expect: Not so much gourmet stuff; the focus is on local fare. Brands like Bee Cheng Hiang and House of Seafood will all have booths set up so you can sample their signature creations and other treats.
Price/Ticketing details: Free admission
Website: www.foodandbeveragefair.com.sg

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