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Post date: December 13, 2023
by Peter Wolff
Time is consistently in motion. A rather self explanatory notion which is not inherently revolutionary in any form. For, to be possessed by time equates to being in motion. It is, however, due to this constant and perpetual motion that comes a need for energy. An energy such that can be obtained through the consumption of products correlating to the granular size. From wheat to rye to rice, plants producing grains are the basis of a healthy and functioning society forever to be in motion. Over the course of history, through times of tribulation and flourishment, nations globally have used at least one variation of grain to feed their slowly, evergrowing populus. In 2022, in the United States alone, over 300 million tons (Approximately 600 trillion pounds) of grain related products were consumed by the American surplus, not taking global consumption and exportation into account. With the increase of demand for the skill of converting grains into a form able to feed the masses, a select group of skillful (Whether taught artisanally or by oneself) bakers devote their lives to producing culinary creations that will not only provide their consumers with energy, but also leave them with a taste they will soon not forget.
In New Jersey alone, over 800 bakeries (According to Rentech digital) are in operation as of the 24 of September, 2023. What follows is a list of 5 local New Jersey bakeries to give a try this holiday season.
Big Apple Bakery
Grain/Baked Products served: Italian cookies, Bread loaves, Pies, Cakes
Location: 595 East Bay Ave. Manahawkin, NJ. 08050
Cultural Influence: A mix of Caribbean and European cuisine (Minor Asian Influences)
Origin: In 1983, the Big Apple Bakery opened in Southern Ocean County with the intent to provide the community with a vast variety of culturally appropriate and traditional food.
Bagels and Beyond
Grain/Baked Products served: Bagels, Breakfast Sandwiches, Hot/Cold Sandwiches, Donuts
Location: 1340 NJ-72, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Cultural Influence: The United States (New York area)
Origin: Opened in 1994, Bagels and Beyond has been innovating Bagel flavors with the intent to provide high quality Bagels to its consumers.
Shore Good Donuts
Grain/Baked Products served: Donuts, Donut Sunday, Donut Milkshake
Location: 1211 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
Cultural Influence: N/A
Origin: In 2011, Shore Good Donuts opened with the goal of providing fresh and hot donuts to their customers daily as well as innovation in flavors of donuts.
Small Cakes
Grain/Baked Products served: Ice Cream Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Tiramisu, Cheesecake, French Toast
Location: 412 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Cultural Influence: European
Origin: Originally on Cupcake Wars, Smallcakes is a chain brand with local bakeries spread throughout the United states with the intent to spread cultural creativity and innovation in terms of cupcakes.
Crust and Crumb Bakery
Grain/Baked Products served: Donuts, Elephant Ears, Pastries, Danishes
Location: 830 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Cultural Influence: European
Origin: A small, local bakery dedicated to providing fresh European Cuisine how they were traditionally served.
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