The (humble) Cookie

Last week, I plonked over 50 precious bucks on 8 small packs of high-class cookies from Marks & Spencers, as a gesture of heart-felt appreciation to a group of colleagues who had, for the past 3mths, slogged for a certain event.

Well, the only other times when I had devoured M&S cookies was >4yrs ago, when a senior colleague bought them for us, and 2 mths ago when I was involved in some break-neck 8am to 6pm meetings. And both times, the cookies were sponsored. But man, did they impress.. So, this time round, decided to play Santa and spread the joy to others. The practical side of me had to contend with niggling extravagance of it all. I mean, $7.90 for 8 pcs of 6cm wide, 0.5cm thick (at most) cookies? But the foodie in me relented, encouraged by this 'dangerous' feeling that I've come to associate with 'well-being compensation' - having worked so hard, it's only understandable/right to spend on what will make you happy, as a form of hard-earned self-recognition.. =P

Anyways, one-way justifications aside, here is one M&S cookie that you may want to try if you are possessed by the same 'well-being compensation' mood (or call it anything you like):


Cranberry-Orange

Am not a huge cranberry fan, but this one's got my nod. Personally though, I swear by the Pistachio Almond one (no pics tho). That one is SHIOK!