Girl Scout Cookies Reloaded

If you've ever lived in the Southeast, you know that not only do Girl Scout Cookies go by different names there, they also don't taste as good. They are markedly different in color and consistency, too. My family even conducted an informal taste test to prove it.

So a few years ago, I got to the bottom of this seeming phenomenon. Let me explain:

Two companies make Girl Scout Cookies. One is ABC Bakers in Richmond, Virginia, and one is Little Brownie Bakers in Louisville, Kentucky. Only three types of cookies are mandatory: Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Sandwiches/Do-si-dos, and Shortbread/Trefoils. Other than those, I think each company is pretty much able to make what they want.

And it shows.

But, you ask, why is Sara bringing this up now?

BECAUSE TEXAS GETS COOKIES FROM ABC BAKERS!

I was feeling like a major dork today due to some social awkwardness. Thankfully, I had to go to my apartment leasing office to pick up a package, and there, on one of the front desks was a box of Girl Scout Cookies. I immediately looked at the company that produced the box and with profound excitement, saw that it was my Girl Scout Cookie baker of choice. Hallelujah! Let the heavens rejoice! Maybe Texas has some redeeming qualities after all . . .


Thing I'm thankful for: cold weather and sweaters