While unpacking a
distributors order, I noticed that a carton of cookies was crushed on
one end and several of the individual boxes were damaged. That
wasn't a big deal because I knew my distributor would credit me for
the damaged goods (which they did). The problem was that I had a
dozen boxes of cookies that I couldn't use in my gift baskets.
I like almost any
cookie. I've been known to buy a package of Oreos out of a vending
machine on occasion but Brent & Sam's chocolate chip cookies are
in a league of their own. They are to die for. So you can see my
dilemma. A dozen boxes of my favorite cookies that I can't use, what
to do?
As difficult as it
was, I chose not to eat all of those delicious cookies myself but I
did need to get them out of my sight as quickly as possible. I gave
a couple of boxes to my mother, another couple to my husband, who
loves to taste test our products, and the rest I dropped off to
clients around town. Okay, I did save two for myself but they were
small boxes.
The wonderful thing
about Brent & Sam's chocolate chip cookies is that they are all
about the chocolate chips. My husband couldn't believe the number
and size of the chocolate chips in each cookie. The cookies are made
from scratch with no added preservatives. Everyone who received a
box commented on how delicious they are.
My mom and husband
both wanted more….. I created two cookie monsters! I bet my
clients were tempted but since they aren't related, they probably
felt it would be inappropriate to take advantage of our relationship.
My point, I do have
a point, is that not all cookies, coffees, or chocolates are created
equal and at Laurel Mountain Basket Company we choose our products
very carefully. Not that we don't use Oreos and Pringles. They are
practically a staple in our College Survival Kits, but our gourmet
gift baskets are filled with wonderfully delicious, quality treats.
When we create a
gift basket for you, you can be assured that it will
It doesn't happen
often but occasionally we are forced to make sacrifices for our
craft, like having to eat a couple of boxes of the best chocolate
chip cookies anywhere. (They really were small boxes.)
Marie
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