Abdullah Interviews Reem Al-Nisf (Updated with VIDEO)
I passed by her little booth at the p2bk event with people going insane wanting to shove everything she had to offer in their mouths like crazy. You cant blame them though because she had the cutest little angels going around with trays, small portions of her marvelous creations, not one person was satisfied by only one piece, they had to take two or head straight to her booth, stand in line, if he/she’s lucky, they’ll have a slice of heaven.
Thats how I knew all about Velvet Cup and I loved it ! The creamy frosting, vibrantly red red red cupcake, full of color and energy, you cant help yourself but smile, eat and enjoy the experience.
Today’s guest, Reem Al-Nisf, is the youngest guest on p0ach.com, she’s 17 years young, gorgeous as ever with a killer smile and brains to back it up.
Many locals covered themselves in the “lets criticize everything” segment, so I asked Reem to weigh down her opinion on the whole cupcake phenomenon. She shuts down the nay sayers with the most inspirational answer out there.
Grab on to this short one on one interview with another angel gracing p0ach’s front page and please help me celebrate her beauty, youth, brains and success !
Talk to the people Reem !
My name is Reem Al Nisf, im 17 years old, almost 18. Im a senior at Al Bayan Bilingual School. I have my own business I started it about two years ago. My business name is VELVET CUP, it specializes in red velvet cupcakes, and now marshmallows.
Childhood flashes ?
As a young girl I always found cupcakes to be unique. We could have the cupcake all to our self, no one shares cupcakes.
How did it start, your business?
I’ve always loved to cook, and everything i made i took it with me to my grandmas house. One day during ramadan i baked red velvets, and i took it to my grandmas house as always. All my family loved it, and they asked if i can get it next week too. I was so happy they liked it and then i baked more for next week. I get a phone call from my uncle asking me if he can have some more, then he insisted he pays for the cake, so he did. He gave me an idea of starting a business. I’ve always thought of it but never knew how to start. Later on the word spread that i sell red velvet cakes. So all my friends and family ordered and before you know it i get a Facebook group and participate in exhibitions.
What differs you from the rest of the competition out there?
As i got more and more dedicated in my business i realize that competition can be a good thing. With competition i can work harder and achieve more. Many people get scared of competition but i embrace it. My business is different and unique in its own ways. Red velvet was the only type of cake i sell, now i added a new flavor the marshmallow. I worked really hard for my recipes, i want to provide my customer with the best there is to offer. Im against cooking from a box, and a list off instructions. All ingredients i use are of the best quality.
What do you say to those who always complain that women in this country are over consumed with making cupcakes ? Consumed in food and things of that nature ?
Food is a way of art, everyone eats food. Food brings people together, cooking is a hobby for me i simply enjoy it. I agree that women in this county are very consumed with making cupcakes. I simply support every cupcake business in kuwait and i wish them the best of luck. Each person has their own field of interest, and they manage their time differently, I choose to do something productive with my time.
Your Support system, tell me about it.
My family and friends supported me allot. They helped me be who i am now, and without them i would’ve never gotten this far. I would like to thank them all, and especially my mother if it wasn’t for her then my dream would never changed into reality.
Where do you see yourself 5 years from now ?
In 5 years i would love to have my own store, that is sure one thing i dream of. Not a big one just a small cupcake store that has freshly baked cupcakes everyday.
Throw something for p0ach readers
Never aim to start a business, but always aim to change your hobby to a business, what matters the most is that you enjoy what you do.
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Some pictures are courtesy of somecontrast.com chosen by Reem. *I personally think the pictures are wonderful and dare i say it ? Editorial.
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I enjoyed reading this mashallah ityannen ib shakilhaaa and her attitude towards things.
Abdullah, intaa too another angel too, we love you, ur hard work and everything u do to us ;*
Dear Reem,
it is my understanding that you plan to venture further down the path of the highly esteemed cupcake business in hopes of revolutionizing the world of baked goods and saving an orphan or two along the way.
I highly suggest that you take your passion to bake teacup sized balls of flour and sugar into another practice for as you may know, the competition is fierce in that locations for setting up shop are becoming scarce, and not necessarily because the competition is even remotely unique from one another.
Your humble beginnings into the world of frost covered delicacies, dare I say, is not all that different from all the rest.
If you notice, the majority of food entrepreneurs claim a family member or a friend raved on and on about their baked goods which in turn inspired them to spread their message of love, peace and beauty barely held together within the tiny confines of a spongy cake which they almost always claim contains the secret spice of life.
You’re still young, and if I may say quite attractive to the point where you could easily model for a top fashion brand (Mashallah) or take part of the time honored tradition of winning the affection of a wealthy businessman whose business ventures often do not take him past the outskirts of the city or require his presence past noon.
Though I don’t recommend either of these decisions, I do think you should focus your inner capitalist elsewhere before you forge your business dynasty and bless Kuwait with another cake shop that will pass into obscurity as all the rest have.
Sincerely
Fuzzy ‘the philanthropist’ Bear, a boy with too much free time.
can u make red velvet twinkies i think those will taste good….i once had a blue twinkie it was soo gooooooood
fuzzybearr loooooool woow ur post..u do have alot of free time
When I was Reem’s age, nobody told me that passion is the way to go; no body confirmed it to me. I concluded it from the books I read and things I saw and from the movies I watched, but nobody told me that “yes, you are in fact right in thinking that having an interest is the key to success”. And, being young at 17 aw 16, you know deep inside that things might change and that your view at the world may not be accurate; that’s what the adults tell you when you’re 17 anyways right? They just go “wee tawech sgheera bettaghayar afkaarech w mat3arfeen shay 3an el denyaa”. We all get that at 17.
Here, I am giving it to Reem: YES, believe it or not having an interest and a passion is GOLD, and not everyone has that, and it can change your life and you should value it.
I think Reem is a bright young person who is on the right track in believing that food is an art and dedicating a meaning to her hobby. In contrast to Reem, there are people who would just think “ee sheno hatha? hatha 6ebakh w bas, bas bas ehwa 6ebaakh w bas kharbo6a”. But these people lack the vision that Reem has. To me, Reem has the correct perspective of things. The key is in having a VISION. 3affya 3alleehha
The girl has a passion; the girl pursued it, very early on in age, which means it actually grew on her and grew with her. Right? That is big. I say she is to pursue her passion and we all do not know – not even Reem herself – where her passion will take her and take us all weyaahaa.
She might revolutionize the whole business of baking cupcakes altogether.
Best of luck to her. I really loved this one P0ach
Thank you again..
I second QWERTY’s comment.
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Way to go Reem; hold on to that passion, and believe you will go places with that beautiful attitude of yours. Well done, and all the best to you
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gorgeous beautiful pretty girl that have a great innovative business. Indeed she will be successful and i will be the first person to support that business. Excellent job Keep it up.
every body will be proudly and fully to sponsor you
Her creations look yummy ..:P Good luck Reem
Good job reem, wish u all the best of luck… the cupcakes look very yummy!
Well done Reem!
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Msg To Reem : A7IBICH! .. This Red Velvet cupcake is My Best Ultimate effective Drug. You Got a Diamond Spark Reem. Keep it up
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Reem ur cupcakes were my savior b4 every midterm! I have to eat one or two (more like four) 3ashan i asure myself ena there’s more to life than studying!!!
O and dare i talk about the frosting!!!! Always always makes me feel like im eating a cloud…drooling here!!
Allah ywafgich enshalla o mabrook ilta5aroj
I’m not a fan of cup-cake anymore but I encourage you Reem to keep on your business and we all wish you success! : )
if you lower the volume and listen to the presenter, she sounds japanese lol
“lounha 7amra” .. “el caika lounha 7amra”
im trying to call and place an order but the phone is switched off
… is there another number or some thing ?
I’m not quite sure about one thing.. Who looks better, reem or the velvet cup? I must try this velvet asap!
secret ingredient for any cake to fluff is sour cream or u can jus buy the betty crocker tastes the same
@MR: LOL SMOOTH BRO
@jayz: envymuch? you know what else is a secret ingredient? flour.
rabidkoalabear plz tell me how i am envyn reem ? Embrace the love, plz think positive and get the negativity out of ur mind. If u read it with wrong intensions ur problem. Plz dont try to b a smart alec. Martha Stewart n everycook will tell u that.
Reem! I’m loving your interview! Keep up the good work. Wishing you all the best ;*
oooh my ggooodd butheina! shaaakkkhbarrry thanks for reminding me …
oh and reem makes cupcakes? i just knew that!
allaah ewafegha!
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