expat entrepreneur – Beijing Kids https://www.beijing-kids.com Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:17:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 What’s In Cameron Nicholas’ Kitchen Tools To Trigger Your Sweet Tooth https://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2022/06/11/cameron-nicholas-kitchen-tools-trigger-sweet-tooth/ https://www.beijing-kids.com/blog/2022/06/11/cameron-nicholas-kitchen-tools-trigger-sweet-tooth/#respond Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:00:14 +0000 https://www.beijing-kids.com/?p=181452 Beijing’s an urban jungle, and in any jungle, we need tools to survive and thrive. As urban jungle dwellers, we’ve managed to blend practicality with style, resulting in the modern bag. Here, form meets function, and what looks stylish and fashionable on the outside contains all our essential survival tools on the inside. Inspired by [...]]]>

Beijing’s an urban jungle, and in any jungle, we need tools to survive and thrive. As urban jungle dwellers, we’ve managed to blend practicality with style, resulting in the modern bag. Here, form meets function, and what looks stylish and fashionable on the outside contains all our essential survival tools on the inside. Inspired by this, we ask expat parents each week, “What’s in your bag?” and get insights into which essentials they keep on hand when out and about in the capital city.

You might not be as familiar with Cameron Nicholas’ name as the name of his baked goods business – The Sweet Tooth, and it’s even more likely that you’ll recognize his cakes and pastries rather than his person. That’s because Nicholas prefers to give the spotlight to his culinary creations like his blondies and Nutella brownies.

This enigmatic baker shares his top tips, favorite kitchen tools and go-to restaurant in the capital for special occasions.
Nicholas came to Beijing 4 years ago and has been teaching since then. He just started selling his baked goods about 18 months ago and offers them weekly in the Sweet Cravings WeChat groups and on his WeChat Moments. He also bakes on request, customizing cakes for special occasions like birthdays and baby showers. His motivation? “I used to bake back home and couldn’t find the things that I like here, this is what lead me to baking again. My friends enjoyed the things I made and suggested that I should start selling them as they couldn’t buy the treats they liked either, and like me, they wanted a taste of home.”
While Nicholas is open to baking just about anything, he most enjoys baking cakes, brownies, and Christmas desserts such as fruitcakes and mince pies.
When we asked for his kitchen essentials, he shared, “I prefer using a scale to measuring cups as it is more accurate, a hand mixer saves me lots of time and a spatula is a must for scraping down bowls and mixing batter thoroughly.”
After 4 years of living in the capital, we ask him what appreciates most about the city, “The convenience,” Nicholas replies. We couldn’t agree more. And where does the seasoned baker go to enjoy a meal in Beijing when he wants to put down the baking gloves? “My favorite place to go to is The Cheesecake Factory for any occasion.”
Scan the QR code to add Nicholas on WeChat and get your sweet tooth on!
Images: Cameron Nicholas
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Last week, I talked about a skincare routine for kids to fight dry skin in Beijing’s arid climate. But as an adult, I myself have suffered all sorts of skin maladies since arriving here almost three years ago. Without turning you off your breakfast, just a few of the skin issues I’ve faced included, from top to bottom, a flaky scalp, acne and scarring, cracked lips, and mild hives.

After going to dermatologists at hospitals and taking medication, as well as trying various facial and body treatments at spas and medical institutes, I’m here to share the skincare routine that is, at least for now, working to keep most of my previous skin problems at bay.

Right off the bat, let me recommend this awesome free app I found to log your skincare routine as well as analyze your skin health and compare daily selfies so you can track how your skin changes over time. It even lets you record the products you use and reminds you when they are about to expire.

Face Wash (Winter) and Makeup Remover: Sober Beauty Blue Moon Cleansing Balm 

This one is great for the colder, drier season when you don’t want to strip your skin of its natural oils. This solid cleansing balm keeps skin plump and moist as it removes dirt and makeup!

Shop Sober Beauty at 10 percent off storewide through this exclusive QR code and follow their WeChat account:

 

 

 

 

Face Wash (Summer): Vedic Life Pure Clean Foam

The only locally made face wash I’ve found here with prebiotics, naturally formulated by Irina from Vedic Life, who is rebranding her skincare line as Tesori d’Amore Perfume and Cosmetics.

Add Irina on WeChat by scanning the QR code below:

Slow Living Juicy Peach Toner

Audrey Tournier founded Slow Living in China to create skincare that takes the best from nature and science in order to help people reconnect to the rejuvenating wisdom of nature. The Juicy Peach Toner smells good enough to eat and keeps my face hydrated with a few spritzes after a wash!

You can shop online at www.slowliving.life or scan the QR code below. Use discount code CLEANBEAUTY10% for 10 percent off storewide, valid until May 22 at 9pm.

Slow Living Rise & Shine Moisturizer 

A light day moisturizer that isn’t sticky. Perfect for summer!

Scan the QR code to add Audrey – Slow Living on WeChat.

RG Cosmetics Facial Serum Trio

We’re always hearing about serums that should contain the magic ingredient of retinol, hyaluronic acid, or Vitamin C, but why choose between them when you can have them all in this serum trio set from RG Cosmetics? Even my husband likes these because they are super light and have no scent, except for the Vitamin C one.

RG Cosmetics is giving a 10 percent discount on non-promotional items when you quote jingkids with your purchase through WeChat by scanning the QR code below.

RG Cosmetics Pink Clay Mask 

I’ve heard so much about the skincare miracle that is pink clay in recent years, and truly it does clear my skin up! One user even commented that her skin-analyzing device reported increased levels in her skin elasticity and moisture levels, while oil levels went down.

Vedic Life Foaming Body Scrub

Another shoutout to Irina from Vedic Life as I absolutely love this foaming body scrub from Tesori d’Amore, which is the first of its kind I’ve found that foams! So often a scrub sticks to you in the shower and you can still find bits of it afterwards in unmentionable places, but this foaming body scrub just glides off your skin, leaving you smelling like freshly-made caramel!

Just for jingkids readers, Irina is extending a special price for body scrubs – RMB100 instead of RMB150, valid until the end of June! Contact her on WeChat to order yours today!

In my next related article, I’ll reveal the skincare treatment that every well-kept Beijing woman treats herself to regularly, so stay tuned!

KEEP READING: A Skincare Routine For Kids To Fight Dry Beijing Skin

Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the vendors

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