Monthly Archives: January 2010

Filling The Jar, Part Two

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“No, I’m not going to make in bulks just for the sake of it. I want to make sure that every batch of cookies gets its fair amount of quality ingredients.”

I overheard mom’s conversation over the phone the other day. When I suggested the first time that mom should sell her cookies, she laughed out loud and said, “With the ingredients that I use? I’m going to make a huge loss!” Not only her, but everyone else who have tasted her cookies said the same thing. For a second or two, even I was convinced.

Who was I kidding? In one small cookie, barely taking the diameter of a 20 cents coin, packs a lip-smacking combination of coffee, cocoa, chocolate and white chocolate chips! Sometimes I follow mom to get her ingredients, and I kid you not, they’re not from the ordinary el-cheapo suppliers. It was through this that I learned the difference between SCS butter and other ordinary ones. Presenting.. her Mocha Cup Cookies.

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I’m no baker, mom’s the genius. But my taste buds may be biased – so we bugged friends and neighbors, even gave them evaluation forms to fill! I’m not sure how many of them have expanded waistlines now, thanks to mom’s delicious goodies! Such as the not-so ordinary Cornflakes almond cookies.

“Is this femes amos? No wait, this tastes better!”

Or the Chocolate Chunks, yes, CHUNKS, not chips – Chunky Chocolate Cookies. I don’t take much chocolate but this is to-die for. That quote up there? Not from one person. From every single one who has tried it. How else would I boldly put that statement?

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“Tell your mom that she can come up with all kinds of varieties, but keep her signature cookies baking all year round.”

Do I hear it? Do I hear it? The Bailey’s Cranberries Oats Cookies! Yes, you heard that right. BAILEYS. Baileys with cranberries and rolled oats. My personal favourite. The chewy texture from the rolled oats and cranberries is a perfect match as every single bit is evident in the mouth… (goes outside to grab some) …

Not a fan of sweet stuff? No problem! The Savoury Cheese Hearts packs just as much delicious goodness! I was taken aback by its taste at first, as I am not used to savoury cookies – so did my cousins who came by. They couldn’t stop snacking after that.

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This is a big reveal on what The Kooky Jar is about. The official website will see its completion really soon, some time this week so stay tuned. Meanwhile, if you want to have a bite on one or two or three or all of these delicious goodies, especially now that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, drop me an email with your orders and we’ll respond as soon as possible. Here is the price list:

Each priced at RM15 per bottle, about 35 pieces each;

  • Crunchy Almond/Cornflake Cookies
  • Bailey’s Cranberries Oats Cookies
  • Chunky Chocolate Cookies
  • Mocha Cup Cookies

And the Savoury Cheese Hearts go for RM22 per bottle. =)

At The Kooky Jar, We Serve With a Dash of Love.

Take It Easy

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That’s Mushu.  My 3-month old pup.  And that’s how he takes his naps.  Sometimes he sleeps like a kangaroo, and sometimes he imitates my dad, front legs at the back of his head and hind legs crossed.

I took my first MC today, ever since I started my internship.  I woke up with a headache, stuffy nose and a sore throat.  As I stared in the mirror I hesitated if I should take a day off – all I was thinking about was to continue my MINITAB project at work.

The slight bout of fever that arose immediately confirmed my decision.

Back into my PJ’s, under the blanket I went and slept until noon.  Went to the doctor’s, got my meds, my MC, and went back to sleep again until evening.

Such is life when the sick bug bites.

This got me thinking about 2010.  What will the year be like?

People who know me would know that I’m a certified workaholic.  An engineering student/intern by day, a geek/web designer by night – sometimes until morning.  My weekends aren’t spared either.  Except for church and the occasional hang out with friends, I’m usually busy  solving and learning something new.

I foresee 2010 to be a year of a birth of new things.  A humble endeavor in business, to pick up new skills and brushing up old ones.  And hopefully, to reach a new level of maturity in faith.

And most importantly, to achieve a balance between work and play.  Falling sick on the 11th day of the new year isn’t fun at all – and watching Mushu sleep made me realize one tiny, significant thing.

It was as though he was saying, in his funny odd ways, “Take it easy, sister.”