by Cadillac Moose, PhD, ChO

Before we begin I must point out that I discovered this hidden gem by the traffic out front of the store. I ascertained the number of people and the smiles coming out meant something good inside. This is not something Paul Hollywood could do cause all of his “discoveries” are delivered to his tent.

But on with the review. Wow. What a great place. “Everything is made in-house” is an oft heard refrain yet more than once I wished they sent out for something decent. NOT HERE. It was excellent. I could go on about the coffee, the cakes, or the chocolates. The young lady behind the counter was very knowledgeable, personable and if she was selling houses I would not have to live in the Big Pill with the PhotoCentric Human. She offered us informed opinions, a sample and as a testimony to her skill got me, yes me, to buy $22 worth of chocolate. Her employer needs to give her a raise. Today! The chocolate was more than good. Fabulous is accurate.

But all that said I want to talk about the cinnamon roll. It is the Great British Baking Show I need to impress and they only use chocolate in stuff. So I will focus on baked goods. Many cinnamon rolls are just not edible. Some are slathered with cream cheese - an affront to mankind, others have hidden raisins - counterfeiters have more decency, some hide nuts - sure, let’s put something hard in a cushion of goodness, or promise cinnamon but deliver aroma. And, please, do not get me started on the place in the mall. Is there even a bun under all that goop?

None of these shenanigans at the Apalachicola Chocolate and Coffee Company. They define cinnamon rolls: yeasty, full of cinnamon, sugar glazed and perfectly raised and baked. This is a roll that you cannot even touch without having to lick your hoof. In other words, flawless. All other cinnamon rolls ought to be judged by this one.