From the shriveled to the delectable, this blog day is all about the balls. Here we have a thoughtful and much-appreciated gift from our friends Lorie and Cal, who brought back these mint malt balls from our favorite candy shop in Ogunquit, Maine. It was an unexpected delight on a day when it was badly-needed, and it instantly brought Andy and I back to happy memories of that Beautiful Place By the Sea.
While we have found similar treats at our local market, the original ones have a decidedly different, and much better, taste and texture to them, so it was with gleeful excitement that I tore into the bag, savoring each ball like it might be the last. The memories returned in giddy and wild form – fall visits and spring stops, cozy meals and romantic moments, peaceful times and breathtaking vistas – it was like a little pill of Ogunquit that suddenly exploded in my brain.
Thank you Lorie and Cal!
