Savannah Classic Desserts: Recipes from Favorite Restaurants

By Janice Shay

Book Overview

This collection of recipes is coupled with a history lesson on the most popular restaurants and caf s in Savannah. B. Matthews was the first tavern in Georgia, established in 1792, and is constructed from old ship parts. Their B 52 Cheesecake is more up-to-date than their building, using Irish cream liqueur and Heath bar crunch cookies. Vic's on the River likes to share its traditional Southern food with customers, such as its Sweet Potato Cr me Br l e. This former cotton warehouse also shares a piece of history from the Civil War: Union soldiers mapped out Sherman's march from Tennessee through Georgia on one of the walls. Part of the original map is still on display.

As the city expanded, so did its selection of restaurants. Art lovers enjoy the atmosphere of the Soho South Caf and its Brownie Decadence. Health-conscious diners enjoy the wholesome flavor of the Firefly Caf 's Southern Comfort Peach Bread Pudding and the Sapphire Grill's Cocoa-Infused Cr me Caramel. Quaint boardinghouse-style restaurants offer more traditional sweets such as banana pudding. "Perfected" recipes are provided by such well-known chefs and caterers as Paula Deen, Martha Giddens Nesbit, and Susan Mason.

Chapters are divided into cakes & tortes; cobblers, pies, & tarts; custards, puddings, & sauces; ice creams & sorbets; cheesecakes; and candies & cookies. Each inclusion was specifically chosen to offer a taste of the Savannah lifestyle.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589805461
• ISBN13: 9781589805460
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.7" x 8.6"