Foodview: Carrot Cake Muffin

Many a changes happen in life, big changes that you need to stop and really take time to remember. These changes include going from middle school to high school, going on your first date, going from being single to being married, and greatest of all, Harvest Moon acquiring a new muffin choice. Yep, that last one is up there pretty high.

I was plated a Carrot Cake Muffin while I sat at the bar. What inclined me to write a blog post on it was the bit of icing I saw peaking out of the top of the muffin. I mean, who can resist a muffin stuffed with icing, right? I pulled off a piece of the cakey top and gave it a taste. It had a light carrot taste in it with bits of actual carrot shreds. Piecing it apart revealed slightly moist bread with walnuts and raisins throughout. From top to bottom of this fluffy masterpiece, there was taste and texture that made it more than just a nice looking hunk of carbs. The bread was rich in taste, and a perfect portion for an afternoon treat.

 A narrow filling of sweet and nutty tasting cream cheese icing plunged itself into the center of the muffin. The amount wasn't too much, which is good considering I want to experience a muffin, not a water balloon filled with icing that will explode upon touching it. It's not a cream filled doughnut of death. The cream cheese goes a good three-fourths of the way to the bottom of the muffin, but again, don't eat it because you are just dying for a hearty fix of cream cheese icing; the icing is more of a touch, not the whole sha-bang.

With raisins, carrot, and cream cheese icing, I would say that the dominant adjective for this muffin would be sweet, maybe even sacchariferous. I mean, it's not a rush of sugar or anything, but it's not like you would want to eat one of these for breakfast. I'd recommend it as a snack to take back to the office with you, a snack that will make all your co-workers quite jealous. ;)

~The Harvest Crier~

Deal: Muffin Date Madness

Our dearest blog-readers,

Through the rigors of deep statistical study and analyses, it has come to our attention that you are awesome. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read our delectable posts. As a form of appreciation, we at HM would like to tell you about a little deal we're going to be doing specifically for you!

Who doesn't like a warmed up chocolate chip muffin with a tall glass of almond milk? Who doesn't like the plump muffin top glistening with soft and sweet flavor? Who doesn't like- Well, I'm getting a little carried away with myself. The point is that people love muffins and we love people. Therefore we have decided to begin what we would like to call,

THE MUFFIN DATE DEAL

which will be taking place all of March and possibly the months to follow! The deal is quite simple with only two rules behind getting the discount:

~Rule #1: You must mention THE MUFFIN DATE DEAL to the cashier upon ordering if you would like to receive a discount on any muffin of your choosing.

~Rule #2: The discount you receive will be based on the time of the month you come in!

March 1st-10th: 10% off any muffin,

March 11th-20th: 20% off any muffin,

March 21st-31st: 30% off any muffin.

And that's it! Come on in, mention the deal, and you'll get a discount off your muffin! There's no limit to how many times you use the deal during the month, just make sure you mention it when you order. If you don't, the discount won't apply. This deal won't apply to any defenseless little muffins you've consumed in the past. We can't give refunds for the muffins you've vanquished already.

Good luck, muffin eaters.

~The Harvest Crier~