Hi! I’m Alex.
Hailing from Singapore, currently pursuing my graduate studies, but split my time between Oxford (where I actually study) London (where I like to go when restless), and Germany. Alexcrumb is where I can share my passion for all things baking and breakfast, with a myriad of recipes that weave both simple and experimental flavours into classic themes. It’s an extension of my documenting habits; I have kept a personal diary for almost 11 years and don’t plan to stop, so I do include a few personal anecdotes here and there, or small insights I may come across. After giving in to the persuasion of friends and family, I also have a little catering business- every month I curate a selection of bakes and sell them in either Oxford or London upon request (via my email). Of course, this is also a tangible way of sharing my favourite bakes.
I did not grow up learning how to cook or bake, and couldn’t cook properly until university. However, some of my most vivid memories involve food or some sort of pastry. I remember a specific time when I was 5. A warm croissant left flakes in the creases of my palm, the smell enclosing me in a bubble of warmth in the grey Autumn sleet. I felt at home, cosy and happy, as the rain beat down on my umbrella. This encounter with a baked good as a toddler, as well as various other happy memories involving food, combined with the addictive buttery olfactory welcoming of a bakery, kick-started my love and passion for baking.
I was, however, on quite the health journey as I grew older and became more acquainted with the effect of food on the mind, metabolism and energy. As much as I love food, I also understand the importance, both health-wise and environmental, on every choice we make at the supermarket. In fact, I am currently fascinated by and am investigating the role of human gut health on mental health. Through all the noise surrounding health, nutritional psychiatry and nutritional science, there is at least one thing I know for certain, though, and that is, moderation is an underrated virtue in today’s society. What’s more, cooking and baking are excellent forms of self-care, allowing you to slow down despite whatever obligations you have throughout the day. Food is a basic human need, so why not make a party out of it, every single day?
Wonderful!! Looking forward to more posts from you! 🙂
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Oh thank you dear!
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Your entire blog is simply yummy and divine!
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thank you love xx
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It looks like you have a really good camera you’re using. Great pics.
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thank you!
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I stumbled upon your blog while I was googling for Dury Lane and I was so glad I did.
Great commentary written with such wit and personal style, accompanied with excellent pictures.
Well done =)
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oh, thank you so much! Small messages like this mean the world to me.
Glad you like it dear xxx
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I love food and food blogs are my favourite stops. Really nice blog! And I’ve nominated you for the Liebster award! More details here! http://eggylittlemelody.wordpress.com/2014/03/18/i-got-the-liebster-award/
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Oh goodness, thank you so much! I only just noticed this. Hopefully I’ll find time in my busy schedule to get around to doing this. Thank you Melody xx
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Alex this blog is amazing!!! 🙂
I love cafes too and this is just the blog I needed to keep my caffeine-laden life going.
Thanks for all the reviews and recipes.
I’m totally following this blog.
CHEERS,
A fellow singaporean
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Hi Denyse!
Goodness, you have no idea how much this means to me. I just read through your ‘about’ section and am majorly impressed- a definite follow on my part as well. I especially like how you live to eat and enjoy literature. I’m a science person but literature is a grounding tool, don’t you think? I also saw your post on café hopping around Arab Street, which was where I just was today! I’m absolutely in love with Artistry and am making a firm point to return soon. Thank you so much, fellow Singaporean xxx
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Your blog looks awesome! Can’t wait to try your recipes, I look forward to following you 🙂
-April
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Hi there, sorry about the late reply. Thank you so much and I deeply appreciate your willingness to try. Tell me if you do try anything!
xx
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Hi Alexandra! You’re blog is great 🙂 Wondering if I could email you about some upcoming events we have?
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Absolutely! My email is alexandralimyun@gmail.com
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you are very inspiring
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ALEX!!! i’ve been following you for so long i can’t even remember when i first started hahahhaa. I always wanted to know what kind of camera/ filters/ editing adjustments you use for your pictures because im absolute in L U V. teach me!!!!!!!
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Hahaha June this was such an adorable comment to receive! Thank you for sticking on this longgg and crumby journey(: I use a Fujifilm x100s and edit using VSCO on my iPhone. Sometimes I just use my iPhone and VSCO(:
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Your blog is gorgeous! Looking forward to trying your recipes 🙂
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