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| - I stopped in a few Fridays ago to use a Groupon before it expired, and I had the pleasure of meeting "the" Abby of Aunt Abby's while I was there. She was very friendly and helpful in describing all of the delectable cookies on display -- which only made it more difficult to choose which ones I wanted. Cookies are my biggest weakness, and I could tell just by looking at these that I was in BIG trouble.
Among my assortment, I ended up with Aunt Abby's version of a dark chocolate Milano cookie, which was absolutely one of the best cookies I think I've ever eaten; a cracked ginger cookie with a perfect blend of molasses and spice (I believe this was probably my favorite, but it's SO hard to say for sure); a scrumptious peanut butter cookie with a chocolate kiss plopped in the center (my mom and I used to make these at Christmas, so that one brought back some really fond memories); a most excellent chocolate chip with walnuts (you just can't go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie, now can you?); a white chocolate banana cookie with raisins (don't be fooled by the white chocolate -- it's a dark chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips -- and it's not like anything you've ever had before, I promise! I could easily eat half a dozen of these!); and a sugar cookie that was coated with a mixture of brown sugar and crushed almonds that had a bit of raspberry preserves on top and a brandy glaze .... it was truly delectable, and also not like anything you'll find elsewhere.
We chatted while I was picking out my selections, and Abby excused herself for just a moment to take some scones out of the oven. She said she was experimenting with a new flavor: cherry cream scones. The aroma alone was enough to make my mouth water. When she came back, she asked me if I wanted to try something. Of course I said yes ... why the heck wouldn't I? She went back the hallway again and came out with a macaron filled with chevre that was seasoned with rosemary, garlic and peppercorns. I hadn't eaten for hours and was planning on picking up dinner on my way home, so you can imagine how divine this little gem tasted. Wow. I had no idea what a savory macaron was before that ... like most people, I think of a fluffy coconut cookie when I think of macaroons. This, however, was like nothing I've ever had before. (And yes, I realize I've said that a few times already, but it's true!) Abby proceeded to describe some of the other flavors of macarons she makes (both sweet and savory ... and she makes the traditional coconut macaroon cookies, as well). I am so eager to try some more!
We chatted a little more (it was getting near closing time for her and I was the only one in the shop, but she didn't seem in a hurry for me to leave -- which I thought was particularly nice of her since I was using a Groupon, after all), and then she asked me if I wanted to try something else. Well, um, YES! She came back out with one of the still warm scones she'd taken out of the oven earlier and told me she hadn't tried them yet, so we sampled it together. Holy cow. A fresh, warm cherry cream scone. I don't know if it gets any better than that. My taste buds were ecstatic. I don't know if she'll end up selling those or not, but I was certainly thankful that I had the opportunity to try them. I'd gladly pay several of my hard-earned dollars to have another one.
And that reminds me ... I'd given one of those Groupons to a friend of mine who had stopped in the day before to use hers. She told me while she was there (which was right when the shop first opened), they were baking cinnamon rolls and the smell was incredible. She got to sample a bite of one while she was there, and she said the same thing -- she'd have been happy to pay whatever they might have charged, if only the cinnamon rolls were for sale ... but again, they were experimenting.
So, if you have a chance to stop by, prepare your taste buds (and perhaps your nose) for some heavenly sensations. If you can't make it there (the hours the shop is open are limited), you can shop at their online store. I recommend going in person, though, if there's anyway possible -- you just never know what they might be concocting in the back! Mmmm!
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