RICHIE’S KITCHEN BKK

Siripat “Siri/Tang” Chayopas is a self-taught cook and baker and has a food diary on her phone. Her home baking business is named after her beloved beagle Richie. “I work in the marketing and educational advising field, and due to the pandemic, I have to work from home. Since I resorted to buying groceries online, it was surprising to see many things out of stock, like cream cheese and butter. I couldn’t find them at the well-known supermarket near my house, either. Most local baking supplies shops only sold wholesale amounts like 2-3kg. I desperately wanted to make cheesecake at home, so I bought the 3kg,” says Siri. Since she had to find a way to use the 3kg, she made brownies and cheesecakes to give friends and relatives, who encouraged her to start a business.

Siri first started selling her homemade bakery items on her university alumni Facebook page. “The baking business has helped stay mindful and cope with anxiety and stress. I started to appreciate the small little things, like the ‘ding’ sounds from the oven, cracking eggs or the smell of freshly baked cheesecakes and brownies.”

She hopes to continue the baking business even after resuming normal working hours. “As long as there are orders from customers. I might have to add extra days pre-order since I want to make sure my goodies are freshly made. I bake, take photos, take orders and deliver. I have homegrown organic vegetables, rice and fruits to launch in the near future. I’m hoping to expand my products and try new things. Right now, I’m just really happy and excited with my small little project,” Siri adds.

MENU: Peach cheesecake and Cheese tart are Siri’s signature dishes. Though she also sells S’more brownies or Nutella brownies, Wholewheat bread and White chocolate cheesecake. A “Healthy brownie”, Cheese cup and “Vegetables from my garden” will be added to her menu in due course.

ORDER: Pre-order two to three days in advance via Instagram @RichiesKitchenBKK.