Me, myself and Kookee

Thought I'd give a wee update on Kookee - the family and Kookee - the business.
It's been a busy 2 wks, so here goes.




Well the big news is #4 got tooth number 9
 (almost half way there)
So finally he has stopped trying to chew his way through the radiators.



Number 2 ALMOST got his first try in Junior Rugby. 
Then spent the afternoon debating with number 3 about evolution and creation.
An 8yr old and a 5yr old, who would have thought. What ever happened to fighting about who has the greenest booger??????


Now Number 1.... that was a very eventful 2 wks. He found out that, contrary to his beliefs, that he is not the centre of the universe (unlike Kevin Bacon of course who clearly is). 


BIG SHOCK.




As for me..... well Mr Kookee has lovingly signed me up for a running club...... how thoughtful

That's the Kookee Family done... now down to business.

Well we have secured 4 new customers since we last spoke (I will 'big up' our old/loyal customers) but for today lets say hi to Nosh Cafe in Ardee, Felda Coffee Shop Dundalk, Copper Kettle Dundalk and Spar Newry Road

Spring is definetly in the air - I know what your thinking, it's barely above freezing how would you know it was Spring.  Well here at Kookee, we use our flavors to tell the seasons.  Last week saw the return of our wonderful Lemon Shortbread.  This citrus bursting cookie is so refreshing and light.  A real treat for a spring morning.
And the great news this year is if you fall in love with this fantastic cookie you will be able to get your hands on the Lemon Shortbread in our Bake at Home range.  The smell from the kitchen will delight any guest.

And a little insider tip.  Why not make the whole bag up into 1 large piece of dough.
Then place it in a Cake Tin.  Bake slowly and top with your favorite Cheese Cake mix.

Believe me it is mouth watering.  Let me know what flavors you tried, and send some pics too.




So now Kookee is well into 2013 and we can look back and reflect on our first year of trading.  And boy was it exciting.  Starting in 2012 with 4 customers we have now increased our business 500% and all this while perfecting receipes and introducing new flavors and our Dry Mix range. 
Already in 2013 we have doubled our sales month on month.  The next stage is to build our empire and take over the COOKIE Universe.

Until next time ...............

In the Beginning

Everything has a starting point....

So who, what, where and when was Kookees'

Don't panic, I'll keep it brief,  well brief and factual (If I can remember that far back)

WHO
I confess, I'm an Irish country lass from a big family. Need I say more.
Did the school thing, always had a summer or weekend job but got my first permanent role at 19. From there I worked hard and got to the top of my profession over time. During all this I got married, and was now waiting on baby #3 to arrive.


WHAT
What happened to bring about the Birth of Kookee? Well, Baby #1 (now 4) was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome.  So my path altered, I gave up work, I became a fulltime carer and so my new journey began. Family activities changed to help #1 join in with family fun. So one Saturday I made some cookie dough and split it between the kids, they cut out all sorts of shapes and we baked them and had such a fun day.. Turns out THAT was the Birth of Kookee.

WHERE
Over the next few years I set up production from my HSE approved kitchen. I narrowed my product line, focused on my business goals and set about putting it all in motion. Time, determination and a Salesman for a husband finally made the dream a reality.

AND WHEN
That is on going..... now we produce a range of Artisan Cookie Pellets which we supply into Coffee shops and Deli stores. To complement this I also produce a range of Bake at Home dry cookie mixes. All our products have the highest quality ingredients and are available in Standard and Gluten Free. We source, produce and distribute nationwide, and in the not too distant future we aim to export too.

And Now...well the Saleman husband continues to drive and support me & Kookee, my now 4 children keep me busy, tired, exhausted, laughing (well what else can you do) and I look to the future, for me, my family and my ever growing business.





That's the Kookee story.

...so far