Coffee and Cakes
“If work was a planet, coffee would be its oceans and rivers.” -Local Barista
Tell me, have you stayed up late before? Heaps and piles of work stacked up, begging to be done? Back curled over a dimly lit table as your weary face types away at whatever last-minute report was handed over to you? To most of us, it’s become ‘just a thing’ that happens every now and then and something we’ve come to accept.
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Thankfully however, coffee is certainly our best friend. One that keeps you going during the harsh meetings, nerve-wrecking business proposals, and the countless email skimming sessions. Our acquaintance that, over the years, we’ve come to accept as ourselves, another part of us.
Just yesterday, as I was getting my usual cup, the cashier pointed me towards their new menu; cakes! They had a wonderful selection, but one that immediately stood out was their chocolate coffee cake.
It tasted extraordinary, a mix of sweetness and bitterness I’ve personally never encountered before. The drizzle on top (though not outstanding at first), really elevated the taste and texture of the dessert.
Over the years, the constant exposure towards a variety of cultural delicacies really broadened my interest in different desserts. After this experience, I’ll definitely engage with cakes more often, even if it seems hard at first.
