Bakery Goodness

I just got some products from the Silly Yak Bakery, Madison, Wis. It's a place my family discovered a couple years ago on the way back from a trip north. My sister-in-law spotted a van with "Silly Yak" on it parked in the lot of a storefront; of course, it piqued our curiosity and we had to stop. Boy, are we glad we did.

Flash forward a couple years. The Silly Yak bakes gluten-free twice a week -- Tuesdays and Saturdays -- and offers a range of products, from assorted breads and muffins, to scones and toaster pastries (pop tarts). The schedule of what will be offered is determined ahead of time, usually in two-month increments, and you order in advance -- by Thursday the previous week. Baked goods can be picked up at the Madison location or can be shipped nationwide.

The bakery has some gluten-free, casein-free items. The GFCF snickerdoodles make for a wonderful treat. The GFCF peach rice muffins have become a favorite breakfast item, and the onion dill bread is savory with a nice texture, making it perfect for sandwiches.

To check out the Silly Yak's baking schedule, visit www.sillyyakbakery.com/glutenfree.html. You'll be glad you did.