Meet Fann Wong: the Pastry Pro Who’s Stiffening Her Husband’s Taste Buds
When you need a quick sanity check on a recipe, most of us turn to family and friends. But actress‑turned‑baker Fann Wong says she’s finding her husband’s palate a little too “dramatic” for the job.
Family First – and Not Exactly the First Breadie
At 50, Fann’s studio‑turned-kitchen is a playground for her to test every taster. “The best people to try my cakes are the ones who live with me,” she told a local paper. Her husband Christopher Lee, who once was a fervent fan, has lately adopted a more chill approach.
- One moment, he was “yes, everything!”
- Other moments, he was left scratching his head when she offered a durian piece, simply saying, “Huh?”
She laughed about this shift: “Sometimes, I feel his expressions are a bit over the top, so I’m not really buying into his tastes anymore.”
Fanntasy: A One‑Shot Sweet Explosion
On October 13th, Fann launched her online pastry shop Fanntasy. Within 30 minutes, the first 1,000 tarts vanished. The shop offers a simple but epic menu: two flavours only.
- Musang King Durian Gula Melaka – a sublime bite of durian pulp sweetened with homemade gula melaka.
- Valrhona Chocolate – creamy chocolate filling nestled in almond sponge.
Circuit Breaker: The Sweet Spark That Lit Up Her Life
Fann shared that it wasn’t the ordinary “love for baking” that sparked her culinary journey. “If it wasn’t for the circuit breaker, I probably wouldn’t have come up with this online brand,” she explained. In the past, baking felt like a distant dream, but the lockdown made her kitchen the heart of creativity.
“Desserts can light up anyone’s day, especially girls who’ve always got room for a sweet fix,” she mused. She’s no stranger to the power of a good sugar rush, and her artistic eye shines through every pastry.
The Real Motivation Behind Every Bite
Although Fann started baking as a hobby, growing up as a mom of a 7‑year‑old son Zed and sharing her life with actor Christopher, it’s them who truly drive her batter. “I often wish I could cook more because I know one day my son will forget the aroma of his mother’s kitchen,” she said.
Zed may not be a lifelong sweet tooth, but he’s a big fan of bread and naan. Fann envisions the scent of freshly baked products to become part of his memories.
“If the kitchen smells of baked bread and cakes, it will forever be his mother’s hand in his life,” she concluded.
So next time you find yourself on the quest for a tantalizing treat, remember Fann Wong’s journey—within a food‑filled kitchen, a family’s love, and a pinch of lockdown magic, both fun and bittersweet flavors unexpectedly combine to create unforgettable memories.
