How An Engineer Became New Zealand's Most Loved Burnt Basque Cheesecake Baker

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • From Engineering consultant to full time baker and owner of one of New Zealand's most loved Asian-fusion bakeries, Cathy Fan is an inspiration to many 1.5 generation migrants who want to step into a place of purpose surpassing the status quo of survival.
    From mochi filled chocolate brownies, to Durian, Ube, and even Hōjicha Burnt Basque Cheesecakes, there is always a story behind every single creation that comes out of Cathy's oven.
    This is the second of six documentaries that we filmed during our time in Auckland earlier this year, and we're just absolutely grateful for Cathy's willingness to share her story with us. We hope it inspires you to start that dream that's been brewing deep within your heart.

Комментарии • 387

  • @kimtran5596
    @kimtran5596 13 дней назад +91

    this story really hits home... i just started a full time engineering job this year and have come to the conclusion that it is not what I really want to do. I've started applying to grad schools just because I feel like I need to do something else other than this job since its just that, a job. I have talked with friends and family about wanted to just open a cafe, or bakery, or something where I can appreciate my work better than just hitting some metrics set by my project manager. My parents raised me in a nail salon, and engrained in me that I must pursue a STEM degree or else I will be miserable and overworked the rest of my life, so I went and got my degree but I can't help but feel like working in that nail salon felt better than sitting in an office and gaining weight all day. maybe one day i'll have the courage to make a change in my life like you did!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  13 дней назад +4

      What an incredible response to this doco, thank you so much Kim! :) We really recognise your courage to take that step.

    • @aywancfc
      @aywancfc 12 дней назад +7

      I get what you’re saying-I feel that way too. It sounds like you’re a very creative person who might like working with their hands. I was also shamed for working odd service jobs at cafes, bakeries, and kitchens-but I always enjoyed making art and crafting, writing, cooking, and gardening-all those things that require your heart, passion, and curiosity and creativity, rather than the skills hard sciences or math require. Thanks for sharing your experience bc it helps me to clarify mine too ❤

    • @derek04151
      @derek04151 12 дней назад +4

      Guess how many truckers have a degree. I've met some really amazing people. Living life more on their terms.

    • @meerkat783
      @meerkat783 6 дней назад

      Be brave take a risk. This documentary came into your sphere for a reason. 😊 we only get one life - follow your heart

  • @kjh23gk
    @kjh23gk 12 дней назад +201

    I love that instead of splitting with her family due to ideological differences, she took them along on her journey. That shows both love and maturity. ♥

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  12 дней назад +7

      @@kjh23gk thank you for recognising this! It’s so special isn’t it?

    • @fankery
      @fankery 11 дней назад +11

      Thank you for your comment, it speaks a lot to me. Even when things were at their worst, there was nothing more that I wanted than to have them back me up. I am so glad they are now!

    • @shubhamlele5395
      @shubhamlele5395 9 дней назад +6

      yes who doesn’t love parents who love to display their 5 year old child’s supposedly failed attempt to win a children’s competition….. she had more patience than that.

    • @glarenbutclearn
      @glarenbutclearn 7 дней назад +3

      It really takes an understanding family plus guts and courage on the kid to do this, especially in an Asian family. I tried to do this twice so far in my life, and twice I had to compromise heavily towards what my parents wanted, i.e., I failed.

    • @aysenteksanli8871
      @aysenteksanli8871 5 дней назад

      @@StoryBites.

  • @Jaquelines_journey
    @Jaquelines_journey 14 дней назад +245

    “Not everything in life goes the way you want it to. No matter how hard you work.” ❤

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  14 дней назад +4

      Absolutely!! 🥹🥹

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад +2

      Very well said

    • @tsurie6634
      @tsurie6634 12 дней назад

      That's what losers say.

    • @alexsandra3029
      @alexsandra3029 10 дней назад +3

      ​@@tsurie6634 I think it means that you can't always control the outside world or the outcome of your hard work, by knowing this, you can try to be positive if something doesn't happen or happen to you, you can always try again or try something else.

    • @TykoBrian7
      @TykoBrian7 4 дня назад

      @@tsurie6634 there's nothing wrong with being a loser.

  • @bartont6205
    @bartont6205 10 месяцев назад +446

    I was her project teammate durng uni🤓 I definitely need to try those mochi cakes when I got the chance to visit NZ again!!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 месяцев назад +31

      Small world! Great to hear from you. Yes give them cookies a crack!

    • @marshallosantos9035
      @marshallosantos9035 15 дней назад

      @@bartont6205 did she wear nice panties ?

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад +20

      Hey Barton!!! Its been a while since uni days eh? Hope you are doing well and lets catchup when you're back in NZ again!

    • @hawky7644
      @hawky7644 11 дней назад +3

      @@fankery Hi, how long did you work as a consultant, and what allowed to take the step to leave the job? Im in the same boat loool

    • @fankery
      @fankery 10 дней назад

      ​@@hawky7644 Hiya,
      I worked as a consultant for 2 and a half years, and during the last 8 months of that time, I was running Fankery alongside my consulting job. I initially believed I could manage both, but as time went on, I found myself increasingly overwhelmed and drowning. It became clear that while I was in the office, my mind was constantly preoccupied with how I could grow Fankery.
      Leaving corporate was a difficult decision, especially with financial concerns, but I truly believe that money follows where you put in hard work. Money has never been the primary reason why I run Fankery.
      I also had an open conversation with my manager at the time, who was aware of my side business. He told me, "Think about it this way: if you left Fankery right now, would it still grow?" Obviously not. "But if you left engineering, this position will always be here. If you ever want to return to corporate, you're more than welcome to come back."
      I am forever grateful to my manager for his support and words of wisdom. I hope this provides some insight!

  • @TrynaBeCray
    @TrynaBeCray 11 дней назад +89

    Small world, this randomly popped up in my feed, clicked on the video, didn't even realise it was about someone I did engineering with in UOA all those years ago. Always nice to see a fellow engineer succeed.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  11 дней назад +2

      @@TrynaBeCray awesome to hear the circles are small around the city :) don’t be a stranger, keep following us for more great foodie content

  • @ropo002
    @ropo002 13 дней назад +36

    "You dont have to do everything under the Sky" - Glad this story came up on my feed

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад

      Very right ! Be grateful for what you HAVE, always.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  13 дней назад

      Appreciation > Accumulation for sure.

  • @foonlam7134
    @foonlam7134 10 месяцев назад +147

    Good on you Cathy. You are an inspiration to many of us. You have described a typical asian family where we are very pressured by our parents to achieve what they see is a successful and monetary career.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 месяцев назад +10

      Kia ora! Thank you so much for your thoughtful words. You're absolutely right, it can difficult to navigate generational differences but my goodness when you see it work its such a blessing.

    • @mindyhalpern8043
      @mindyhalpern8043 15 дней назад +3

      Yes, what an inspiration. I am not from an Asian family, but I had the same experience. I was told I could choose from three “acceptable careers” in my parents’ eyes. I was told the things I want to do, I could do them on my weekends as a hobby. After 23 years, I have left the profession I hadn’t been interested in. I am now trying to figure out what else to do. Starting one’s own business sounds amazing, and risky. I very much admire your bravery. Congratulations!

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад +4

      Thank you for your lovely comment. It has been a journey with my parents but now they are very supportive and proud to see me growing Fankery and I could not be more happy to have them by my side!

  • @danchung42
    @danchung42 15 дней назад +75

    This describes my Asian-American experience to a T. Being taught feelings don’t matter by the people I love. Later realizing feelings do matter. Even later realizing that even though they were wrong, they still love me.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  15 дней назад +3

      It takes time to start rediscovering who you are doesn’t it? :) I always see it as we have a place of origin, but eventually as we enter into a sense of self, we honour the past but take on a place of creation in who we are shaping ourselves to be :)

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад +5

      I am speaking on behalf of my parents but I think in their time growing up, they didn't have the opportunity to let feelings get in their way because it was survival or not. Times have changed drastically but its hard to change their thinking from what they have believed in their whole life. But hey, parents are parents, they will love you no matter what. I've had my fair share of ups and downs with them but to be very honest, I am grateful for the arguments I've gone through with them when I took Fankery off the ground because it brought us much closer. We were able to open up and finally communicate about the generational barriers we had between us. I hope you have a loving relationship with your parents ! Thank you for watching my story.

    • @aywancfc
      @aywancfc 12 дней назад

      Absolutely ❤ well said

  • @mitaganguly3948
    @mitaganguly3948 13 дней назад +18

    How many engineers can bake this well. Multitalented. More to the measure.😊

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  13 дней назад +1

      Definitely over achiever! We're stoked to have tasted Cathy's cheesecakes!

  • @koyajoon7037
    @koyajoon7037 11 дней назад +38

    she got me at, 'Life is life, U have to learn to love it!'❤

    • @fankery
      @fankery 11 дней назад +2

      Indeed :) I hope you are loving your life right now !

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  11 дней назад

      🔥🔥 life is life.

  • @CindyPak
    @CindyPak 17 дней назад +128

    What a great vid!! I did engineering and thought I would eventually like it, I got better at my job, at interviews, made good money but it was a waste of my life. I echo your story so hard but I didn't have the courage to do what you did!! Your path is not easy but neither is pretending, losing yourself and living a fake life trying to please everyone else.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад +7

      It’s a right of passage we can all experience (albeit in different levels of commitment and intensity) :) I encourage you to take a bold step even just from time to time and ask yourself “what would I do today if I knew I couldn’t fail?” :)

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад +6

      Life is an interesting thing. Quite often, you don't know what you want till you do it and realise its not right for you. But you are so very right in trying to fake living your life well when you aren't. I hope you are in a good place in life! x

  • @ayach01
    @ayach01 17 дней назад +47

    I just came across this while pondering on my life choices after I graduate from my Masters in Medicine, hopefully, after a year --- which I just took because, you guessed it right, I am an Asian programmed into thinking STEM is the only way to success. I love cooking, dancing, and madly attracted to the thought of startups and being able to mentor and teach people.
    I hope that after I graduate, I get to secure a well-paying job which will help me explore more of my hobbies and passions after the work hours. Soon, just like Cathy, I hope to quit STEM too when I get the right footing and just live my life the way I want it to be --- happily doing things I love most.
    Thank you for being such an inspiration. Thank you. Thank you for this. More power to you Cathy.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад +2

      Id love for Cathy to respond to you directly.. but coming from my background in Audiology (before we went all in on StoryBites), the economic security that comes with a profession like medicine is epic. It gave me the freedom to create simply because I wanted to.
      Keep at it for now and it will nurture a deeper longing and sense of appreciation for being able to create. I really wish you all the best!
      Stay well :)
      Justin

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад

      Firstly, congratulations on completing your Masters in Medicine! That is incredible. Good luck with all your future ventures, whether that be in medicine or other things you have an interest in, I am sure you will figure it out. Sending you lots of positive energies !!!

    • @aywancfc
      @aywancfc 12 дней назад +1

      I love how you talk about transitioning into the job of your dreams. It’s an approach that takes things one step at a time-like it’s not “all or nothing” which is something I tend to struggle with. Thanks for your comment ❤

  • @artimis15
    @artimis15 10 дней назад +5

    Hell, I'm crying now.
    I got my PhD but now all I want to do is make cookies

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 дней назад +1

      Make them with all your heart!

  • @once4all125
    @once4all125 6 дней назад +6

    Durian! Ube! Masterpiece of flavors , hopefully they go international soon !

  • @fernandareid3984
    @fernandareid3984 14 дней назад +11

    Woaaaa Cathy Fan!!! I’m sooo thrilled that RUclips randomly recommended me this video! I’ve bumped into you several times. We never met personally but “I know” you from Uni. You graduated one year ahead of me. Then you went to WSP and lastly to AECOM. I’m still in the energy business line but wonder for how long 😌😌 watching your video is a breath of fresh air as I can see that we have several things in common: for starters I’m also a perfectionist and grew up excelling in everything I do because it was expected of me. I also like and do bodybuilding (not at competitive level though), but I’ve got several health issues because I overdo it. The. I LOVE baking and in fact, I love cooking in general. This was something I discovered during Uni. It was something that kept me sane apart from the gym.
    Anyways, it’s good to know that you have found your way. God bless and keep it up 🎉❤🎉

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  14 дней назад

      What an epic full circle moment Fernanda. Thank you for commenting :) I’m sure Cathy remembers you well!

  • @eatsbyrachel
    @eatsbyrachel 5 дней назад +2

    Loved watching this glimpse into Cathy's journey!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  5 дней назад +1

      Thank you for watching Rachel! We so appreciate it

    • @fankery
      @fankery 5 дней назад +1

      Thank you for watching! It means the world

    • @eatsbyrachel
      @eatsbyrachel 4 дня назад +1

      @@fankery Of course, it's amazing to see your journey from engineering to baking and all the challenges you've overcome! Having grown up in an Asian American household, I can definitely relate to the pressures of following a conventional career path.

    • @fankery
      @fankery 4 дня назад +1

      @@eatsbyrachel Your channel is so cool! I can imagine the hard work you've done building everything to what it is today. Congratulations! Would love to meet you in person if I ever visit the Bay area one day!

    • @eatsbyrachel
      @eatsbyrachel 4 дня назад +1

      @@fankery Aw thank you! And yes, most definitely let me know :)

  • @benton202
    @benton202 15 дней назад +39

    I watched this video almost in tears. Just the fact that you found what you love is a blessing. You are actually DOING it. i know you will never know me but i am very happy for you. I sit here in a life i do not want, running a business which i "thought" was me dream but that is slowly killing me. Watching people like you succeed and happy fills me with hope that maybe i can escape where i am now. Great job and hope things keep getting better for you and your team.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  15 дней назад +4

      Wow, this is such a kind comment. Viewers like you are the reason we do what we do!

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад +4

      You brought me in tears with your comment omg... THANK YOU! I hope you are doing well in life and I wish you all the blessings, happiness and success !

    • @Ibtisamsss
      @Ibtisamsss 10 дней назад +1

      Maybe time to allow yourself that happiness ☺️just imagine you are those people you wish happiness for. You’ll get the hang of it in time 🙏🏼

  • @Nurulhuda-zx2zj
    @Nurulhuda-zx2zj 10 месяцев назад +35

    the COOKIESSS WITH MOCHII I WANT THAT

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 месяцев назад +3

      These cookies are mind blowingly good. You must try!

  • @raygreat9183
    @raygreat9183 2 дня назад +2

    Fantastic and congratulations thank you for sharing this story ❤

  • @misslayer999
    @misslayer999 10 дней назад +5

    This is funny because I'm doing (almost) the exact opposite. I was a chef for 20 years and I left because I hated it, and I'm currently back in college getting a degree in neuroscience.

    • @fankery
      @fankery 10 дней назад +2

      Thats okay! The important thing is you are working on what you want in life AT THIS MOMENT. Wish you all the best !

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 дней назад

      I echo that one! All the best. We are all on our unique paths

  • @rGAock77
    @rGAock77 19 дней назад +12

    Go you, Cathy! Having a cake in your bakery is on my to do list when I going to Auckland in November!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад

      Yes yes please do go and enjoy!

  • @naetrain
    @naetrain 16 дней назад +6

    The engineer to baker/artist pipeline is real

  • @mauded5962
    @mauded5962 5 дней назад +2

    Everything in this video looks delicious. And it‘s such an inspirational story 😌

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  5 дней назад +1

      @@mauded5962 thanks so much for watching!! :)

  • @julieshelley-fd5kp
    @julieshelley-fd5kp 16 дней назад +4

    Great video! I am 55 and life is short. Most people my age are not happy with their careers. Tired of the corporate BS. Do what makes you happy. ;-). Asians are known for being high achievers. Glad you are happy doll...

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  15 дней назад

      What a wonderful comment to read from NZ this morning. Thank you! They say hindsight is 20/20, but hearing from you is enlightening

  • @charchar0607
    @charchar0607 2 дня назад +2

    Does anyone know the background song at around the 0:50 mark? TY!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  2 дня назад +1

      Ooo that’s a good question. Hope the comment section can help out. It was just playing in the background

  • @nia_kayadoe
    @nia_kayadoe 14 дней назад +6

    Always feels inspire by storytelling, but this baker story? It's fenomenal. Thank you for sharing Cathy

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  14 дней назад

      Thank you so much for your kind words:)

  • @peanutmack
    @peanutmack 10 месяцев назад +21

    Really enjoyed this. Thank you SB team!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 месяцев назад

      Our pleasure, such a privilege being able to tell these stories.

  • @MrAllstar
    @MrAllstar 9 дней назад +4

    Whoa what an inspirational and insightful story!! 🙏
    Cathy is very lucky she managed to have those deep and transformative insights despite her upbringing, for many people the millstone of a difficult childhood remains with them for the duration of their life, never managing to let go😢

    • @fankery
      @fankery 8 дней назад

      I believe that forgiveness and the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes are incredibly important. It wasn’t until I understood the reasons behind my parents' actions that I began to truly let go. Open communication is key to this process and I appreciate my parents for beginning to listen to my side of the story :)

  • @eastsider7301
    @eastsider7301 11 дней назад +4

    I love our expats here in NZ that just give their all to anything they do xx

  • @artsyhyd
    @artsyhyd 10 дней назад +6

    One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in life so far: u have to be FLEXIBLE! If ur plan A doesnt work, then be ready with plan B, plan C, plan D, and so on! Just NEVER STOP and DONT GIVE UP! Sometimes u might need to REST and TAKE A STEP BACK, but NEVER STOP!

    • @fankery
      @fankery 10 дней назад +2

      Well said! Being adaptable and flexible are very important skills in life, and to not be afraid to fail! If its a thought thats lingering in your mind continuously, don't be afraid to act on it! You never know till you try :) Wish you all the best in life!

    • @artsyhyd
      @artsyhyd 10 дней назад +1

      @@fankery thanks and u too!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 дней назад +1

      Love the conversations that come out of the comments section

  • @cyliemyrus
    @cyliemyrus 16 дней назад +30

    I happy she found happiness. Asian parents thinking making a lot of money equates to happiness.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад +4

      Traditionally at face value, yes. But wow it’s amazing what can happen when love wins.

  • @palepa15
    @palepa15 16 дней назад +4

    Man, you need to get some social media experts to provide you some stronger strategies as your videos are awesome, ie, more people need to see your videos. Your videos are clearly not being picked up enough (I’m just going off your video views and subscribers). This is not hate, this is legit people need to watch more of your content. This is the 3rd video I’ve watched of yours and it’s such good content: heart warming, inspiring and professional. There are people within NZ who can help (not me) to give your videos a little push so millions can view. Keep going brother!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад +1

      Mate, we so appreciate your kind words. Honestly, we’ve been sitting on pretty low views for 3 years, but over the past 2 weeks, our reach has surged 4000%. We’d love to continue taking care of this new audience with more great docos. We’re all ears and keen to learn how to make this RUclips channel continue to thrive :)

  • @biancadasilveira
    @biancadasilveira 23 дня назад +12

    So many good stories! Ive been binging your show. Its so good!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  22 дня назад

      Thank you thank you, we really want to celebrate the chefs who work behind the scenes.

  • @johnlongman1500
    @johnlongman1500 17 дней назад +6

    What a great story about an impressive young lady. Her cheesecakes are amazing. I might visit NZ now

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад

      Please do! There’s so much more awaiting you

  • @TheBenevolent
    @TheBenevolent 14 дней назад +3

    Oh she’s making my ADHD arse jealous 😭

  • @beardymanadventuresnz
    @beardymanadventuresnz 3 месяца назад +9

    I had the absolute pleasure of trying some of her amazing food yesterday and OMG its amazing!!!!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  3 месяца назад

      Hey thanks so much for commenting. I hope you enjoyed their delicious Asian inspired treats. It's such a joy seeing people try their food.
      Trust you're well!
      Justin

  • @TheEncouragementKid
    @TheEncouragementKid День назад +2

    "life is life, you have to enjoy life"
    i like that

  • @derek04151
    @derek04151 12 дней назад +5

    She's so real. She sure makes you like her. ♥️

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  12 дней назад

      Thanks for your kind words Derek

  • @harrisonnoblemusic
    @harrisonnoblemusic 4 дня назад +2

    great video. well produced :)

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  4 дня назад

      Thank you so much Harrison! :)

  • @joshblack9182
    @joshblack9182 13 дней назад +5

    This is a terrific story and the childhood photos make it extra relatable.

  • @huihuichin4462
    @huihuichin4462 День назад +1

    Watched this on Monday morning when I needed some lofi music to focus my engineering work! So inspiring and great content! And for Fankery, good job! Love the combination of mochi+cheese cake! I had it when she took over a bakery shop in dominion rd for a week and they quickly sold out just about noon!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  День назад

      Thanks so much for your kind words, Huihui. It's so exciting to hear that you have had Fankery

  • @jamesm6287
    @jamesm6287 15 дней назад +5

    Ka Pai Cathy!! You're an inspiration for a lot of Kiwi's who aim & aspire to follow their passion, no matter what.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  15 дней назад

      Absolutely! Us kiwis are inspired to take braver bolder steps

  • @patrickconlon86
    @patrickconlon86 14 дней назад +3

    Engineering is difficult at the best of times. In NZ it can feel like torture. Good on ya for starting your own business.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  14 дней назад

      Thank you Patrick we so appreciate your encouragement

  • @agentcodydanks
    @agentcodydanks 12 дней назад +4

    As being half basque…….i approve this message 😊

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  12 дней назад

      That’s a relief! 😅 would love to try the authentic Basque cheesecake where you’re from

  • @ghingisoverland6932
    @ghingisoverland6932 4 дня назад +1

    I wish I hadn’t watched this!! Everything looks amazingly delicious, but I live in America

  • @saraya4146
    @saraya4146 15 дней назад +6

    We need to be realistic here. We don’t have to enjoy life but we should know that we can and we should, not everyone can be enjoying life right now. Everything has its transition. Cheers to everyone who is still struggling if life right now. I hope I wish one day you can enjoy life like Cathy here.🎉

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  15 дней назад +1

      Saraya, we absolutely hear you on that. It’s a privilege but often requires a level of determination that not many are willing to work for. So yes, it’s a case by case basis isn’t it! :)

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад

      Life is too short to be miserable. Do the things you want to when you want to! Now my life isn't perfect right now and I still goes through mountains load of troubles every day but hey its all about the journey to get to where you want. I wish you live a happy and fulfilling life. !

  • @jasonkrick1614
    @jasonkrick1614 13 дней назад +4

    More than half of my cousins are engineers. I not surprised she gave that up to make mochi.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  13 дней назад +2

      It's a pretty sweet gig :)

  • @talananiyiyaya8912
    @talananiyiyaya8912 15 дней назад +3

    0:43 Why would she say "hope it lasts"... Isn't that the opposite of what she would want?

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  15 дней назад +2

      I think she doesn’t want them to run out because that would be probably more problematic than having a little extra ;)

  • @AngryKittens
    @AngryKittens 6 дней назад +1

    Ube isn't sweet potato. It's purple yam. Purple varieties of sweet potato CAN be used as an ube substitute, but they're very different things. In Māori, ube is called "uwhi" (pronounced like "ufi") or "uhi". Māori and Filipino, where the term "ube" comes from, are related Austronesian cultures that cultivated ube since prehistoric times, they were carried as canoe plants by Austronesians throughout their ancient sea voyages, both eastward to Polynesia and westward to Madagascar. Sweet potato, is of course, "kūmara", in Māori.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  6 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much for the clarification. This is really insightful

  • @qwenqwen1476
    @qwenqwen1476 19 дней назад +6

    Cathy, have your cake and eat it too🎉😊. Congrats!🍾🎊🎈🎉

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад

      Absolutely! She has really made this phenomenal business

  • @tytiw516
    @tytiw516 4 дня назад +2

    I clicked and watched because of cheesecake on thumbnail 😅

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  2 дня назад

      Haha did you stay for cheesecake or the story?

    • @tytiw516
      @tytiw516 2 дня назад

      @@StoryBites. After watching her story, I seriously seek burnt basque cheesecake in my city/country, I've never tried it before .. Though i love cheesecake so much ☺️

  • @plaguepixel
    @plaguepixel 5 дней назад +2

    I want this in Welly omg

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  4 дня назад

      I think she does pop ups there from time to time

  • @coolbeans2345
    @coolbeans2345 4 дня назад +2

    Please come to wellington lol

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  4 дня назад

      I’m sure they will do a pop up there sometime!

  • @Jesus.the.messiah33
    @Jesus.the.messiah33 5 дней назад +2

    Ves, follow your heart

  • @fabianosoriani
    @fabianosoriani 14 дней назад +2

    0:56 - legit you should raise your seat height mate, might help with speed bumps and otherwise :)
    Not throwing shade either, just hard thing to realize sometimes!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  14 дней назад

      Genuinely good advice thank you!

  • @emms8
    @emms8 21 день назад +6

    Cathy, you are amazing and so frigging creative ❤❤❤ So much love n hugs🥰 Hope i can someday soooon😁 try your yummilicious creations❤

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад +1

      So creative right? We love Cathy

    • @emms8
      @emms8 16 дней назад +1

      @@StoryBites. Fact n facT 🤗

  • @purplebutterfly4078
    @purplebutterfly4078 11 дней назад +4

    Omg Cathy just found you by accident...inspiring story! Wishing you good luck! Happiness is underrated these days....you also have a charming personality...you make me want to learn some asian languages now cause I can only count to ten in japanese lol...NZ is stunning please fix that country it s so amazing..

    • @fankery
      @fankery 11 дней назад

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story! Different cultures and languages are so interesting, I'd love to learn french if possible haha. NZ is truly beautiful, hope you get to visit it someday!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  11 дней назад +1

      Super kind words! Thank you so much for watching.

    • @purplebutterfly4078
      @purplebutterfly4078 4 дня назад

      @@StoryBites. glad I found this channel...inspiring stories is what this world desperately needs...so many are stuck in this pattern of doing what s expected of you...she s a great example how happiness is more important than anything!

  • @MeBeingAble
    @MeBeingAble 16 дней назад +4

    You do whats good for you. I dont think its right to shame a child for mot coming first. Youre doing great now❤

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад +1

      Absolutely. We love Cathy’s story because now it’s a full on family business. So much inter generational collaboration

  • @johnnylee8194
    @johnnylee8194 8 дней назад +2

    I hope she become wealthy

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  8 дней назад

      I’m sure she will be super successful in business!

  • @TheSouth-j7f
    @TheSouth-j7f 2 дня назад +1

    Durian flavour? Isn`t that the fruit they ban in many hotels in Asia due to the smell? I guess its an acquired taste.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  День назад

      Haha yes its a controversial flavour for sure. So tasty.

  • @garlandvlogz86
    @garlandvlogz86 8 дней назад +2

    I love burnet basque cheesecake

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  8 дней назад

      We love it heaps too. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @a.m.3627
    @a.m.3627 10 дней назад +2

    Think about it, I don't know if her major was software engineering. If it is, so called high earning in software development is built on countless unpaid after work learning hours. You need to keep learning new shit like technology and frameworks, giving up most of your social life to keep yourself up to date. And the result is probably 30-50% higher salary to medium income, which is not that high after you pay all the tax. Yeah, I think she made a smart move, fuck SWE.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 дней назад

      Haha love the number crunching on this one. Good point. Indeed! Welcome to the StoryBites community!

  • @rumblefish9
    @rumblefish9 4 дня назад +1

    As a Filipino I should point it out that Ube is not a sweet potato. It's a yam. It's purple yam and does not taste like purple sweet potato. There's so many products that say they're ube when in reality they are sweet potato.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  2 дня назад

      Thank you for the clarification :)

  • @bobird6099
    @bobird6099 5 дней назад +2

    Beautiful story ❤

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  5 дней назад

      @@bobird6099 thank you so much h

  • @mama-cant-dance
    @mama-cant-dance 2 месяца назад +12

    Pushy parents only want you to succeed in life. They are pushy because they LOVE you and worry about you. That said, good job at finding your own way, doing what you love and being a success at it. You have achieved adulthood and I'm sure your parents are beyond proud.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  2 месяца назад +1

      Awh such a kind comment. Thank you!

  • @corpsinhere
    @corpsinhere 16 дней назад +3

    Great video and story! I found the music a bit too loud and the speech sound quality low, which made it hard to understand :(. But overall quite nice :)

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад

      Hey thanks so much for the feedback. We’re constantly looking at better ways to capture audio, and hope we can make better videos with each upload! :)

  • @aywancfc
    @aywancfc 12 дней назад +3

    Thank you for sharing this, it was so eerie how similar our stories were. I agree with you, love transcends ❤ thanks for this video and your story,I really enjoyed listening to it.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  12 дней назад

      Thanks for your kind words :) glad you enjoyed watching

  • @circlelabs
    @circlelabs 19 дней назад +7

    So inspiring! Well done, Cathy

  • @jetiyap.5725
    @jetiyap.5725 13 дней назад +2

    I Think she understand life. The education is just 4 years in our life. I think we don't have to live in the way of what degree we have. Life is something to be always learn and live in its moment.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  12 дней назад

      This is very true! In a life time we can live many different lives

  • @scubaadventures7151
    @scubaadventures7151 10 дней назад +3

    Cathy, no one can live your life and find you your happiness. Thank you for sharing your story so that other young people can learn from your journey. And I would love to try your baked goods one day. 🤤 oh thank you StoryBites for such an inspirational story. 👍🏼

    • @fankery
      @fankery 10 дней назад +1

      Thank you for your lovely comment!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 дней назад

      Thanks so much for your kind words. Indeed! Welcome to the StoryBites community!

  • @nbaoldgirl
    @nbaoldgirl 17 дней назад +6

    Fankery is such a cute name! This baker is amazing. Much love and respect ❤❤❤
    I want Cathy to have her own show!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад

      We want that for her too! :) let’s bring her back. What kind of content would you like to see from her?

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад

      Thank you ! I'd love to film a part 2 with Storybites :))

  • @meows7229
    @meows7229 12 дней назад +1

    ube appropriation again. she doesn't even know what ube is.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  12 дней назад

      Heya! We really appreciate your feedback around the distinction

  • @spasticsadcase
    @spasticsadcase 14 дней назад +3

    whoa that cake looks so good. I can see why it's so popular.

  • @nbaoldgirl
    @nbaoldgirl 17 дней назад +4

    Every minute of this is touching my heart. I thought it was going to be about food, but it’s so much deeper than that. Thank you!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад

      Awh thank you so much. This is exactly what we are trying to do. It begins with food, but ends with a deeper understanding of who the person is.

  • @garlandvlogz86
    @garlandvlogz86 8 дней назад +2

    I wanna try the Ube❤

  • @micah1754
    @micah1754 20 дней назад +3

    What an inspiring cool person :) well done Cathy. Really want to try one of your cheesecakes when I’m next in Auckland. I’ve never been keen on cake, but cheesecake is a whole other story haha. I always had it as my birthday cake and none of my kid mates liked it but all the more for me lol.
    Also thanks for sharing your story struggling with body image. Hope you’re feeling more comfortable now

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад +1

      We all have a childhood story when it comes to cheesecake haha :) thanks for commenting

  • @Turnpost2552
    @Turnpost2552 14 дней назад +1

    That thumbnail is garbage she just change careers k

  • @Ellie46706
    @Ellie46706 13 дней назад +2

    Women!!! You need something to help you wheel all of your artistic delicious treats!!! Congrats on your success and thank you for sharing your wisdom! God bless! ❤❤❤

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  13 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much Ellie, your words mean so much to us.

  • @oliverf944
    @oliverf944 14 дней назад +2

    I recognized the carpark. We use to build boats in what's now your commercial kitchen. Awesome Story btw.

  • @barmeyu3392
    @barmeyu3392 9 дней назад +1

    you don't include the name of the bakery

  • @93vincentvalentine
    @93vincentvalentine 5 часов назад

    She's beautiful and she's doing so well with her life now, I'm always happy to see people enjoying life ❤

  • @justjules-pourlyequipped9303
    @justjules-pourlyequipped9303 12 дней назад +3

    Pleased you're in NZ Cathy . . . Go well . . . ❤💖❤ . . .

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  12 дней назад

      Thanks your kind thoughts! :)

  • @ChantalA489
    @ChantalA489 15 дней назад +2

    Glad Cathy is doing something that makes her and others very happy regardless of what people think! Her parents seemed quite mean during her childhood.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  15 дней назад

      Thanks for your thoughts! :) it’s a beautiful narrative that sees the whole family coming together

  • @linjin9686
    @linjin9686 9 дней назад +2

    fan 樊

  • @adamfreeman5609
    @adamfreeman5609 12 дней назад +1

    People make plans....God laughs

  • @Nazioarteko89
    @Nazioarteko89 19 дней назад +22

    This is fusion cuisine. I really wish they mentioned the influences. Namely, the burnt cheese cake comes from the basque region and she added the asian influence. It doesnt take away from her accomplishments . Awesome job!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  16 дней назад

      We love honouring history and totally see where you’re coming from. We have another cheese cake doco coming out soon!

  • @saranga6869
    @saranga6869 8 дней назад +1

    Lot in common plus more problems.😞

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  7 дней назад

      Awh yes I think story resonated with a lot of peoples

  • @LorraineI-i4v
    @LorraineI-i4v 17 дней назад +3

    Thank you for being vulnerable with us and i have been wanting to try those cakes for years now since lockdown

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  17 дней назад +1

      Yes please do come visit! :)

  • @angharadllewellyn2192
    @angharadllewellyn2192 14 дней назад +2

    I used to live in Shanghai. I do miss some of life there. Congratulations on finding your dream.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  14 дней назад

      Thank you for your kind encouragement

  • @JunYamog
    @JunYamog 15 дней назад +10

    Wow definitely ordering one tomorrow. I told my daughter about this, she said “oh yeah the girl from Auckland. I watched her.” I told her Fankery delivers national wide, she goes “can we order?!”

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  14 дней назад +1

      What a phenomenal comment. Thank you so much. We love it when our documentaries lead to tangible opportunities to enjoy food

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад +2

      Hey Jun! We will be couriering the cakes out to you tomorrow for Friday arrival. Thank you for watching my story and hope you and your family will enjoy the goods !

  • @clairejeannette8454
    @clairejeannette8454 9 дней назад +2

    I want to try some of that! (California, USA)

  • @playvoltage
    @playvoltage 5 часов назад

    psst cathy get a neck strap for your tray it'll save your hands :)

  • @okayyyy8028
    @okayyyy8028 15 дней назад +2

    gota do what you love, we only have this one life

  • @zpe1200
    @zpe1200 14 дней назад +1

    $85 for a cake or $31 for 4x bikkies, good luck to her.

  • @redbunnytail9528
    @redbunnytail9528 14 дней назад +1

    I always wanted to try a cheese cake, look like that. You just know it better than average, you know? THe texture of the outer most layers, then what it like toward middle of cheese cake. My favorite cheese cake, as a kid, 'Baby Watson.' Mainly because outer work your way toward middle, this progression. It not like one texture, like Sara Lee. I not a big fan of 'hype' cheesecake, in general. Burnt Basque look like art. Actually. More like 'high' art.

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  13 дней назад

      Great observation. You're right, it is super delicious!

  • @aminakhan3124
    @aminakhan3124 10 дней назад +2

    such a beautiful video !!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  10 дней назад

      Thank you so much :) we are lucky to have Cathy share her journey with us

  • @Jack_huntakilla
    @Jack_huntakilla 13 дней назад +2

    real life seok-ryu from Love Next Door

  • @callmeChauz
    @callmeChauz 11 дней назад +2

    Beautiful story. I’m glad she found her own way of doing life differently. This isn’t just about food - although it looks delicious too

    • @fankery
      @fankery 11 дней назад +1

      Thank you for your lovely comment!

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  11 дней назад +1

      Food is just the beginning:)

  • @tofilaum
    @tofilaum 13 дней назад +3

    God bless you❤

    • @fankery
      @fankery 13 дней назад +1

      God bless you too

    • @StoryBites.
      @StoryBites.  13 дней назад

      This is awesome.

  • @idabergmann5270
    @idabergmann5270 14 дней назад +2

    beautiful strong story