Petticoat Row

I discovered Petticoat Row Bakery in Nantucket this past weekend and fell in love. It has a charming old-timey feel and an array of sweet and savory baked goods to choose from, offering muffins, scones, cookies, decadent birthday cakes, you name it.

The spinach quiche was light and fluffy, with a creamy consistency light as clouds and laced with tasty greens, set in a flaky golden-brown crust. The cupcakes - which that day's selection included chocolate, coconut, and peanut butter cup piled high with Reeses and creamy peanut frosting - are enormous and rich, far better than the touristy cupcake shops you now find in New York and other cities. Sitting in the spring sunshine by a windowbox spilling over with daffodils and enjoying a fresh baked good, Petticoat Row just makes you happy. What else could one ask for?