Author Archives: zippy

Celebrate Life with Celebration Company!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by zippy

Today, we want to salute the amazing people behind these gorgeous items- our very good friends (and really, extended members of the Three Brothers Bakery family) at Celebration Company. Celebration Company is a unique employment program that provides Jewish adults … Continue reading →

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“Take Our Gingerbread Man On Vacation” – July Winner!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by zippy

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner for July! A few weeks ago, our Gingerbread Man plead for you to take him on vacation, and boy, were we blown away by all the responses we received! However, we were especially … Continue reading →

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We Raised Over $1K For Holocaust Museum Houston!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by zippy

This year, we ran a promotion for Holocaust Remembrance Day. We want to follow up our special Holocaust Remembrance Day blog post with a huge thank you. Because of the love and support of our customers, we were able to … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name? EVERYTHING!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by zippy

Our well-loved Gingerbread Man, who has worked tirelessly to promote the bakery since the three brothers, Sigmund, Sol and Max Jucker, opened the doors to the original Houston location on Holman Street on May 8, 1949, is finally taking a … Continue reading →

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HELP ME! I need a name & I need a vacation!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by zippy

Greetings and salutations, everyone! The nameless Three Brothers Bakery Gingerbread Man here. Well I turned 62 on May 8th, and I have been working like a hotdog bun in the bakery.  every day except Passover which was my only time not … Continue reading →

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Three Brothers Bakery on Food Network’s Outrageous Food!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by zippy

When you are in our line of business, there are few things that say “YOU DID IT!” such as waking up in the morning and knowing that your bakery will have some very important visitors that day… …that is, if … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind Hamentashen and Why We Eat Them on Purim

Posted on March 15, 2011 by zippy

The season of Purim is a very special one to Three Brothers Bakery. Purim is a holiday that celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman the Agagite. Jews and Christians alike may be familiar with the Megillah (the … Continue reading →

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Tradition of the King Cake Trinket

Posted on March 7, 2011 by zippy

Did you happen to bite into a small trinket while enjoying a king cake this year? It’s your lucky day! What is this thing?! Traditionally, small trinkets are baked or placed in a King Cake. These trinkets can be ceramic … Continue reading →

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Viens-ici! It’s Mardi Gras Season!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by zippy

There’s a great story behind everything. Behind a piece of art, your favorite song- heck, even behind your friendly neighborhood bakery! This Mardi Gras season lends itself to tons of culture and history, and we at Three Brothers Bakery want … Continue reading →

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FOX 26 Names Three Brothers Bakery’s Chocolate Delight Cake the Best in Houston!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by zippy

Needless to say, January was a VERY busy month for Three Brothers Bakery. First, we rang in the New Year with the Houston Bridal Extravaganza, then celebrated National Pie Day. What could round off an amazing month of happenings than … Continue reading →

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