Inspiration behind.

In collaboration with MOTD Concepts once again, presenting the one and only vegan macaroon set named 甜。港, S O L A C E. This project features the taste of Hong Kong, eulogizing the minute aromatic properties and flavor profiles, that comes with the fruits and unique artistry of brewing.

The idea of 甜。港, S O L A C E came from the grounding elements and emotional prosperity, that embodying the proud identity of a Hong-Konger has embedded in me as an aspiring pastry chef and future food leader through the years. Though much has changed historically, it is in my belief and food philosophy that going back to our roots gives us answers and hope. It gives us the moving propels in going onwards- an extension of my recent pop-up menu 甜。田, R o o t e d. 

Macarons are traditionally made with meringue, filled will classic flavors such as pistachio, chocolate, vanilla bean etc. In my years of training, rarely have I come across ones that are vegan and therefore decided to create my own in the most authentic, sentimental and culturally significant form. To reinforce this sense of commensality woven upon the walls in a familiar city of urban jungles, the theme of ‘what Hong Kongers (hustlers) eat in a day’ follows through in terms of sequence, presentation, interpretation and plating.

Solace - ‘comfort or consolation in a time of great distress and sadness’ puts the idea in the most palatable form.