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Claire Ruhlin
Sara Hanna
PUMPKIN PERFECT
A Taste of Home
A peek at Buckhead’s made-to-order Persian pastry business, Knead to Savor
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nspired by memories of baking with her mother, Niki Gavahi opened Knead to Savor last spring. Here, she gives us a glimpse of what to expect from her made-to-order Persian pastries, which also offers catering services for special events. What inspired you to open Knead to Savor?
My passion for baking started at a very young age while playing sous chef alongside my mom. We shared a great bond and created some of the sweetest memories together in the kitchen. My mom has a special gift and an innate knack for reinventing dishes with her own twist. I knew it was time to take a leap of faith and start my own company,
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sharing my mom’s recipes with food lovers everywhere. Knead to Savor is made-to-order. What does that mean for customers and the quality of food?
All pastries are made fresh from scratch using the highest quality ingredients. Every order placed is made at that time and delivered the next day, so our customers can savor the freshness in every bite. What makes Knead to Savor unique?
We offer traditional Persian pastries that you wouldn’t normally find in a restaurant or bakery, like Persian rosettes, baklava cupcakes, gooshe-fil (fried and glazed puffy dough)
n Saint-Germain French Bakery & Café, which first opened at Ponce City Market in 2016, has brought its classic French pastries, chocolates, sandwiches, coffee and more to Buckhead Village and the westside’s Interlock development. Both locations also offer a selection of French wine and Champagne by the glass. @stgermainbakery
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n Atlanta's Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q brought its award-winning Tex-Mex barbecue to the Upper Westside with a second location at The Works, which opened this sum-
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and gluten-free Persian walnut cookies. I want people to get a real taste of the delicious sweets and breads we have that are infused with fragrant ingredients such as cardamom and rosewater. What's something people should know about Persian pastries?
I think that Persian pastries and breads are completely underrated in comparison to other parts of the world, such as France or India. My vision is to introduce exotic ingredients, spices and rich flavors in hopes of familiarizing people with the traditions of my culture. Persian pastries and breads have an elegant yet simplistic depth of flavor that I believe is what makes them so exquisitely beautiful and palate-stirring. n Knead to Savor kneadtosavor.com
mer. Plans are also in motion for a third location at Brookhaven Station, which will provide an open-air feel. foxbrosbbq.com n Author and Chow Chow Club cofounder Amanda Plumb highlights Atlanta’s distinctive and diverse food scene in her new book Unique Eats and Eateries of Atlanta. The book tells the stories of restaurants across the city, from Buckhead’s Chai Yo Modern Thai to Chamblee’s 57th Fighter Group Restaurant, and is available now wherever books are sold. reedypress.com
Pumpkin season has arrived, and Atlanta’s plant-based protein company, Tejari, brings back its organic Pumpkin Spice protein, made in collaboration with Scout the City. Find it, along with other Tejari flavors, locally at Stellar Bodies in Buckhead. At home, whip up these no-bake pumpkin spice latte protein balls, developed with celebrity pastry chef Heather Wong.
No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Balls Makes 15-18 two-bite cookie balls
1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 3 / cup creamy almond butter 1 3 / cup pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons honey or date syrup 1 teaspoon instant espresso + 2 tablespoons boiling water ¼ cup Tejari Pumpkin Protein Powder 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds 3 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon cinnamon 1 8 / teaspoon salt In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, pumpkin puree, honey, espresso, vanilla extract; stir together. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into balls using your hands. Store in an airtight container. Tejari tejariandco.com
