When I moved in across the street from Early Bird Biscuit Company, I knew there'd be a problem. I couldn't possibly afford to visit the biscuit shop every morning and still have a savings account. I promised myself I would only go if they had a biscuit flavor I could not resist. (So everyday?)

If you don't know, Early Bird is a local Richmond eatery specializing in freshly baked biscuits and Blanchard's coffee. Each morning offers up a new special sandwich flavor and unique biscuit flavor. My roommate, who moved to Richmond this summer, immediately fell in love with them. She became my Delilah who tempted me at every sunrise with suggestions of biscuits and iced coffees. She soon dreamed of a time when she'd be recognized as a regular at the eatery. She wanted them to know her name and greet her every morning with, "Good morning, Katherine! Do you want the usual?"