The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook
However , if you ’ re looking for something a little different , a little out of the ordinary , you are in for a real treat . First of all , I suggest you visit the spice section of your local grocery store and invest in a bottle of ground cardamom . You ’ ll need it as there are over a dozen recipes that call for it in the list of ingredients . And , while you may not be familiar with this spice - I wasn ’ t - you will welcome the warmth and depth it gives to your baked goods . With my newly purchased bottle of ground cardamom , I was able to whip up delicious batches of Buttermilk Biscones and Blueberry Muffins .
As the Days are not strangers to unique spice blends , you ’ ll find plenty of opportunities to raid your spice shelf with recipes such as Brown Sugar Banana Bread with its use of ground mace ; Lavender Shortbread with dried lavender ; and Mexican Hot Chocolate Shortbread with a pinch of cayenne pepper .
Those of you with timid tastebuds should take heart in knowing that there are plenty of recipes for you , too . Recipes such as Lovely Lemon Loaf , Old-Fashioned Cupcakes , Coconut Cream Pie , and Coconut Macaroons all use common ingredients and will satisfy your sweet cravings while still leaving you in your comfort zone .
The final chapter of the cookbook rounds out the menu selection by providing savory yet equally sinful recipes such as Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Cobbler , Vegetable Potpie , and Bacon-Jam Empanadas . Yes , there is a recipe for bacon jam !
The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook will be a beautiful addition to your cookbook collection . Not only is it lovely to look at , but the real beauty of it is how it grows with its readers . If you choose to work with classic flavors , you will find plenty of recipes in the cookbook that will give you those traditional results . However , if you choose to be adventurous and to expand your horizons , there are a host of options that should please every palate !
If you ’ re in the Savannah area and want to experience The Back in the Day Bakery for yourself , they are located at 2403 Bull Street , Savannah , GA 31401 . Store hours are Tuesday-Saturday , 8:00 a . m . - 5:00 p . m . The bakery is closed on Sunday and Monday . For additional information , visit the bakery ’ s web site at www . backinthedaybakery . com .
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Kim McCallie is a Georgia native and lives near Savannah , Georgia . She writes about food on her blog , A Well-Seasoned Life : www . wellseasonedlife . com