After attending a beautiful dinner with some friends who don't know the meaning of the word 'simple,' out came a fabulously appointed basket of autumn treats. They paired pumpkin muffins and chewy toffee chocolate cookies with spiked warm apple cider. The chocolate peanut butter fudge squares sang to my taste buds. But best of all was the gingerbread jar cake. After you screw the top off the vintage mason jar, the cake slides out in an almost phallic manor creating a few rosey cheeks and adolescent chuckles. It's delicious cinnamon undertones compliment the rich texture but best off all is the experience of opening the jar.
I had to know where to purchase a few of my own to bring to family events or send to people for special occasions. This is where things get tricky. And I suppose I shouldn't have expected any less of my well to do friends. 'Wonderland' is a one woman show catering to a high end Hamptons type of clientele. I picture a display kitchen somewhere in shelter island with spice racks and a rustic rocking chair on the porch. Luckily, my haute dessert needs will not go unfed because I talked my friend into sending me the contact information. The good news? Wonderland's most cost efficient basket goes for a mere $60. But, contact in advance because Wonderland is in fairly high demand and is known to turn people down. The girls at work are going to love me tonight.
Get your wonderland on.
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