Yes, Justin and I did visit a few bakeries last weekend and made our own little tasting session at home with all kinds of cupcakes, brownies and cookies. But, you can never do too much research!
I had to do my due diligence this weekend and check out the two remaining bakeries on my list that others had recommended to me. I mean, I wouldn’t want to offend those who tried to help… ;)
My research included: A vanilla cupcake, mint chocolate chip brownie and a peanut butter brownie from Sweet Mandy B’s and a French sable cookie, a coconut macaroon dipped in chocolate and a cookies ‘n’ cream cupcake from Bittersweet Pastry Shop.
Confession: I don’t have the last group of treats on pretty serving trays like the others because after a long day of running errands, I was so hungry that I took a few bites before I even got home!
Here’s that same picture, but zoomed out to show that I’m really sitting in the car in the parking garage at Michael’s Craft Store….
Anyway, I think it’s safe to say I know the local bakery scene now. And my favorite is still Sensational Bites, the small shop by our place on Southport. Sooooo yummy!
By the way, ff anyone wants to try a few sweets, I still have plenty of leftovers. I can’t promise they will last though… :)
Sue
10 years ago
I think you should research this some more (and my schedule is wide open if you want an extra opinion!)