Fact: I only started using Instagram a year ago after buying my Samsung S3. It was because I refuse to acknowledge the mainstream social media--stupidly declaring myself a tech rebel and a social recluse--especially if I have no actual use for it. Actually, that happened with my Facebook, too. During the era of Farmville, I refused to sign up for an account even though my friends kept pressuring me. I only did sign up the day my college professor told us that we are required to upload our works on Facebook for her checking. Man, that made me so helplessly frustrated. Anyway, I'm sharing this delightfully interesting (*sarcasm*) story because I finally found my use of Instagram: online shopping. I have been seriously obsessed with scouting for sellers to follow on it, especially those who sell food and novelty products. Online shopping is perfect for someone unbelievably lazy like me.
In today's busy lifestyle, many have cooking and baking both their hobbies and their livelihood. Gone are the days when you have to go at high-end pâtisseries to buy unique and customized sweets. This may have also driven stay-at-home bakers (both hobbyists and professionals) into a more creative and unique approach at selling their products--to stay ahead with the competition; to thrive in the market--through technology.
During those times I burned through IG tags looking for yummy food-finds (#lookingforph #cupcakesph #cookiesph #galaxyflutesph #fandomapparelph), I came across a few that stood out.
(Disclaimer 1: I am in no way related to or have been previously close friends with these sellers. :) I just stalked their online bakery accounts until my resistance crumbled and I had to grab my phone and order.
Disclaimer 2: I am not trying to pit these sellers against each other. I love them all equally and that was why I featured them here. I used the term "showdown" for my own personal amusement.)
The Sugar Showdown
Click on the pictures! :)
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I am very sure there are many more outrageously delicious online bakery out there that I have yet to try. These are just a few that I was so lucky to have found and tried.
I'm not urging you, my dear readers, to blaze through every online bakery you come across. Unfortunately, technology also made way for scammers. Not all IG shops you may come across will be legit and may probably just rip you off. There's also a concern with safety. We're talking about food here. Food that is prepared in an environment you cannot easily see, access, and assess. Delivery mode of the items can also be a factor that may affect the taste and overall cleanliness and security of the food. Food safety should always, ALWAYS be a priority. A little research will go a long way to cover this. Be finicky, if you must. ;)
To the four online shops I've featured above and to all other undiscovered baking talents out there with their beloved online bona fide bakery/pattiseries and who wants nothing but to serve their customers the best way they can, I applaud you for your hard work, talent, and unmitigated creativity!
On a side but equally important note, I've already started/launched my blog's social pages! You can see their links at the top-right side of this page. So please click on them and follow me! ;) I've also updated my "About" page to reflect my Content Usage Policy. Should you want to use/quote my content and/or pictures, please read my policies. :)
Cheers,
Bobbie :)
