Author Archives: Janice Jucker

How to Buy a Wedding Cake: Part 1 – Making the Wedding Cake Consultation Appointment

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Janice Jucker

This post is the first of five and is to give you some information about wedding cakes. At the end of this post we have given you information as to how to make an appointment with Three Brothers Bakery. We … Continue reading →

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How to Buy a Wedding Cake: Part 2 – Preparing for the Wedding Cake Appointment

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Janice Jucker

Preparing for the Wedding Cake Consultation 1.  It is absolutely not required, but in today’s world most brides have millions of cakes at their fingertips.  If you have time take 10 minutes and look at some cakes on the internet  … Continue reading →

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How to Buy a Wedding Cake: Part 3 – What to Expect During the Wedding Cake Consultation

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Janice Jucker

What to expect during your wedding cake consultation: Cake and filling for you taste!  What’s the fun of the appointment if you can’t have a nosh (taste).  I hear cake tastings have no calories, so make sure you enjoy them … Continue reading →

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How to Buy a Wedding Cake: Part 4 – Evaluating and Choosing a Wedding Cake Baker

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Janice Jucker

Of course, I am prejudiced, but I believe your wedding cake baker should be one who: 1.    Works in a commercial kitchen – no dogs or cats allowed 2.    Has insurance 3.    Is cognizant of food safety and … Continue reading →

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How to Buy a Wedding Cake: Part 5 – I Know which Cake Baker I would like to Bake my Wedding Cake – Now What?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Janice Jucker

So you have been on all your appointments, tasted cake and reviewed your options.  You found a baker you like and feel confident about – what happens next? 1.  Some bakers have a detailed contract which you will need to … Continue reading →

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In Memory of My Dad, the Bomber Navigator and Army Sargeant

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Janice Jucker

Note: I married into the Jucker family.  The three brothers and their sister were Holocaust survivors, but this post is about my father, who served in the Army  during World War II. Today is Memorial Day, and for the first … Continue reading →

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Three Brothers Bakery Celebrates our 62nd Anniversary with Rye Bread

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Janice Jucker

My father-in-law Sigmund Jucker, one of the Three Brothers and Holocaust survivor. Photo by Mark Seliger* As I write this blog post today, it is Yom Hashoah– more commonly known in America as Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day (and really, … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day Memories

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Janice Jucker

Many of us have great memories of our mothers. I think my first memory of my mother was sitting on the floor with her while she taught me my colors using the crayon box that was really long and flat. … Continue reading →

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Ready for A Royal Affair with My Royal Tankard and Commemorative Plate!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Janice Jucker

Today I got my royal tankard and plate in honor of Prince William and (Future) Princess Kate’s wedding. HOW EXCITING IS THAT?! We’re all about weddings at Three Brothers Bakery and this is the wedding of a lifetime! (Actually, it’s … Continue reading →

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Passover with the Jucker Family

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Janice Jucker

I have been in charge of seders for my entire family for the past five years or so, and the guest list has ranged from a 20-person head count to a 50-person head count. I know some of you feel … Continue reading →

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