The story of Venice Butter Cookies is a heartwarming tapestry woven through generations. It begins with my grandmother, who, during the British colonial era in Malaya, worked as a maid for a British family. It was in their kitchen that she discovered the art of crafting Scottish Shortbread Biscuits, a discovery that would become a cherished part of our family’s legacy.

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When she returned home, she brought with her not just recipes, but a piece of the British tradition she had come to love. My mother, who was adopted into our family due to the hardships faced by her birth family, found a nurturing heart in my grandmother. Despite the absence of a blood connection, my grandmother’s love was as deep and unconditional as if she were her own. Through her, my mother inherited not just a taste for butter cookies, but a sense of belonging and warmth.

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As I grew up, the cookies became more than just a treat; they were a symbol of the love and care that had been passed down through the generations. When I started my own family, I embraced these recipes, baking cookies with the same devotion and affection that had been so lovingly imparted to me.

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Upon retiring from a fulfilling career as an academician, I sought a new purpose in nurturing this family tradition. Inspired by my youngest daughter, who would eagerly reach for bite-sized cookies while crawling on my lap, I decided to dedicate myself to perfecting our butter cookies. Thus, Venice Butter Cookies was born—a tribute to our family’s heritage and the bonds that unite us.

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Venice Cookies House is not just a business; it is a heartfelt endeavor to share the profound love and tradition embedded in every cookie. Each bite is a connection to our past and a gesture of love that knows no boundaries. Through our cookies, we hope to spread a little bit of our family’s warmth and joy to every corner of the world.