Someone asked what I learned from all the responses I received about the Italian bakery in Herrin. Here's a summary: I got about a dozen responses from different people, some of whom still live in Herrin. Some said the bakery was called Camerio's, Mario's, Comerio's, and Towne Bakery - but I think the one I remember was called Comerio's. I found a Comerio family in the 1920 census who owned a bakery on West Monroe, the location I remember. I also found an obituary for a Clara Comerio from Herrin who died in January 2005, and it said that she and her husband owned Comerio's Bakery (his parents apparently owned it before them). I also discovered a granddaughter of theirs in New Orleans who owns a catering business. She said on her Web site that she learned a lot about cooking Italian food from her grandfather who owned Comerio's Bakery (I'm thinking she may know how to make that wonderful bread!). Some people believe the bakery I'm looking for is called Towne Bakery. I'm wondering if it might have been called Comerio's Towne Bakery. Sounds like both bakeries made wonderful bread and donuts. A few people remember being sent to Comerio's to get bread when they were little and being scolded when they got home because they were compelled to eat some of it on the way. Other people, including my sister, remember that at Comerio's you went in the side door to get fresh bread on Sunday night, and I remember that myself. (We used to have it for Sunday supper at my grandparents' with whipped unsalted butter.) In Austin, Texas, where I live, I have found only one bread that comes even close - an organic French batard made by Central Market. Thanks again to everyone for sharing their memories! Susan