I had real high hopes for this… everything it needed was there. Pumpkin. Being a scone. Icing, flavor drizzle… but… I think this one came crashing down. Maybe it was my expectations. Or maybe it was a day old.
The scone itself was sort of dry to bite into. It was a good thing I had a coffee nearby to wash it down. The pumpkin flavor was decent. A little too much nutmeg for my liking I believe though. I feel if it did not have the icing on top it would have been disastrous. Pumpkin is like fine Texas BBQ… it needs to be able to stand alone on its own merit without the aid of additional sauces, or icing in this case.
The icing itself was a hard outer shell which leads me to believe it was a day old. Had the icing been softer, it may have changed the entire course of my disappointment. It may have been the life jacket to this sinking ship. But instead I felt like Rose watching it sink to the bottom when I had perfectly enough space for it on my door. Somethings you just have to let go of.
The overall experience of this scone was on par. Way less than I expected given the presentation but still not overly bad. It’s just not going to win championships with that game play.
This donut, however, was a sugary gift from the apple gods. Maybe because it has so much icing, maybe the raw sugar crystals sold it for me, maybe because it was old fashioned cake style donut, or maybe it was just a fabulous morsel bite every single time perfectly packaged in a round circle of trust that said “I’m here for you because I know you live in Florida and you love apple orchards.”
Ingredient mix: 2 Packets of Oats. 1 cup of whole milk. Microwaved for 1:30. Yes milk was used. If you use water to make oats I believe you are a sociopath who only wants to watch the world burn and you need professional help. Joking… or am I? ??♂️
Agawams Java Stop – Pumpkin Pancake Latte is a complete delight. If you ever find yourself in Western Massachusetts and in the town of Agawam, the Java Stop is a must. This pumpkin maple shortbread coffee was very light in flavor but it still was a pleasure to taste. My close friend, Chiara, who brought me is a regular customer here and let me know the particular barista who made it typically does not put enough flavor in her mixes so I will have to find a way to come back and experience the full on version, because even with this light flavor, I was impressed. The sweet shortbread cookie flavor came through more than the pumpkin. A great addition to the cup is that they give you two pumpkin spice covered espresso beans with each cup. These delicious morsels more than made up for the light flavor of the coffee with an explosion of pumpkin greatness upon biting down. All around, this little hole in the wall Java Stop left me wanting to come back for more tastings if their very large menu.
These delectable little rectangles of bliss are exactly what you need to get your day rolling in the patch. Toaster pastries are usually always great so I had high expectations and these easily carved a smile into my heart. Sweet, light, and full of pumpkin flavor these are for any age, any pumpkin fan. If you are into the more “nutmeg” side of the pumpkin spectrum these may not be for you but they are worth your time nonetheless.
