The Story Behind the Cookie

When everything felt uncertain, I baked.

At 18, I came to Canada as a refugee. I did not know anyone. I did not know what was next. But I believed things would get better.

Starting over was hard. Some days were really hard. But I found a small kitchen, and in that kitchen, I found rhythm. Measuring flour. Waiting for dough to rest. The smell of butter and sugar filling the room. It reminded me of home. It reminded me I could create comfort, even when I had nothing.

I baked for myself first. Then for friends. Then for their friends. The empty plates and the "can you make more?" messages made me think maybe this could be something.

So I took a chance.

I started ChewyPuff from my home kitchen. One batch at a time. I have sold over 3,000 cookies now, learning and improving with every single one.

Today, ChewyPuff partners with organizations that feed the hungry, support mental health, and bring people together. We create custom cookies for events, teams, and causes that matter.

But this was never just about cookies.

Baking helped me when I did not know how to help myself. That is why 2% of every sale goes to mental health programs through CMHA. It is a small thing, but it is real.

ChewyPuff is comfort you can taste. A thick, soft, warm reminder that good things can come from hard places.

This is just the beginning.