With the evolution of the times, Chinese wedding cakes have gradually disappeared in people’s daily lives, especially those living in the north, and there are fewer opportunities to come into contact with Chinese wedding cakes. Perhaps for the younger generation, wedding cakes are sharing. The way to marry is joyful, but it is not for the older generation, because the wedding cake symbolizes the traditional taste and memory. Perhaps the golden years are gone, but it represents the continuation of the family.
The chef Shi Sang was born in the old Yunlin Beigang cake shop-Changyi Foods. As the eldest son of the cake shop, he is responsible for making traditional cakes such as sack biscuits and red bean paste biscuits. Master Shi launched the sweet and salty champion cake in 1980. After the launch, it became an instant hit and became a designated purchase by pilgrims from all over the world. The champion cake became the signature of the old bakery at that time, and it also set off a trend of imitating by the towns. Beishang started anew and established the "Kaixi Food Company" in 1992.
Master Shi has a deep affection for Beigang. In order to fully transplant the spirit of the century-old bakery to Banqiao and let the deliciousness of traditional pastries continue to fragrant, many ingredients still insist on ordering from Beigang. Although the cost will increase, it can maintain the most sincere Taste, hometown. He has a unique belief in making, but he never feels tired because of hard work. Handwork is different from machines. Every piece of cake made by hand using wood carving molds has both texture and heart. The temperature is beyond comparison with machines. He does not add preservatives, and insists on letting customers eat the freshest cakes without burden.
Most people's impression of Chinese wedding cakes is greasy and sweet. In order to cater to the northern market, Shifu made a lot of adjustments to the formula to make the whole taste round and not greasy. People now focus on healthy eating. In addition to retaining the fatty meat taste of the 1950s and 1960s, Kaixi Foods now also offers lean meats, konjac, etc., to make customers eat healthier and more assured without compromising the deliciousness.
For the elders, what is familiar is the salty and sweet taste of Chinese wedding cakes. When they were young, relatives and friends must have cakes when they got married. The most important cake is the one when they got married. These cakes are the story. Memories are even more touching. With the changes of generations, let us gradually forget the original intention of Chinese wedding cakes, but the "signature champion cake" allows newcomers to understand the spirit behind traditional Chinese wedding cakes, and then extends to the family responsibility and dedication, and happiness. It is the story of Kaixi.