Partaking In Some Love

        Having been introduced by a friend to Earl Grey in my teenage years, I fell for its citrusy scent and have been choosing Earl Grey over other blends ever since. Named after Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey and also the British Prime Minister in the 1830s, Earl Grey is black tea that has been flavoured with bergamot, which lends it the citrusy scent. It is the only black tea that I stock in my kitchen and I have also converted hubby dearest into a loyal follower.
        Hence, it was not surprising that a recent Facebook post got me all agog. Pamela, my cousin's wife, posted about the

Picture of their stickers taken from their Facebook page

scrumptious Earl Grey Butter Cookies made by Keen. Although Keen has been baking since last November and selling her cookies for some time now, this Earl Grey flavour was only launched on 1 August. Without a moment's hesitation, I sent a message on Facebook to Keen's Cookies to place an order.

S-sized jar of Coffee Butter Cookies and M-sized jar of Earl Grey Butter Cookies

        Today, my Earl Grey Butter Cookies were delivered to me at my workplace and I shared them with some of my colleagues. The buttery taste was heavenly, the melt-in-the-mouth texture was just right, the sweetness was perfect and the Earl Grey aroma made it exquisite! Two of my colleagues loved it so much that they unabashedly requested for a second helping.
        What makes the cookies extra special is they are baked with love by a girl with autism. Yes, the talented Keen, who is behind these mouth-watering cookies, is autistic. Her loving sister, Wan Wai, hopes that this venture is an opportunity for Keen to develop, to learn, be confident, be empowered, and most importantly, be happy. Ever so supportive of her sister, Wan Wai manages the Facebook page, takes orders, assists in the baking and does the delivery. With so much love enveloping her, it is no wonder that Keen radiates happiness, which I saw when she came to deliver the cookies together with Wan Wai.
        In addition to the Earl Grey Cookies, I also ordered their very popular Coffee Butter Cookies. I have yet to try them as they are meant to be a surprise for my dad. Keen had thoughtfully included a sample packet of her Cinnamon Butter Cookies topped with a Coffee Bean for me to try. Other cookies in Keen's kitchen are Matcha Butter Cookies with Black Sesame, Bittersweet Chocolate Butter Cookies with Almond Nibs, Semi Sweet Chocolate Butter Cookies and of course the Original Butter Cookies. All the cookies are sold in jars of 4 sizes (XS at RM12, S at RM14, M at RM16, L at RM26). The jars are patiently sealed by Keen, tenderly affixed with customised stickers and carefully packed into paper bags that are lovingly hand-drawn by this young lady. Everything is a labour of love.
        I am so glad I have come to know of Keen and her cookies. Anyone who is interested to partake in some love can place their orders through http://www.facebook.com/keen 97/ or 012-5262637.

Tea time : Cinnamon Butter Cookie topped with a Coffee Bean, Earl Grey Butter Cookies and  a cup of Earl Grey tea