Category Archives: Holidays
Tradition of the King Cake Trinket
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
Viens-ici! It’s Mardi Gras Season!
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
“Don’t Drop the Ball…”
…make sure you are ready for Super Bowl 2011! This year’s much anticipated match-up between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers is quickly approaching. It’s easy to get caught up in all the speculation (trust us- we’ve been checking … Continue reading
How Percy the Penguin Came to Life
As I was making my Christmas image for my newsletter, I decided to make it from all edible items made at the bakery (except background, text and bubbles). I added some of my favorite giftbox cakes, 3D cakes and gingerbread … Continue reading
The Tradition of Three Brothers Bakery Corn Rye at Christmas
I think every year at Christmas I will post this touching story from last year… I met a very nice lady at the bakery on Christmas Eve who had come for a corn rye for Christmas. When we told her … Continue reading
Family Holiday Traditions
At 3 Brothers Bakery we never mind losing a sale to homemade with love. I remember growing up and baking as a gift for my friends and neighbors. If you have small children, be sure to create the memory of … Continue reading
A Couple of Great Chanukah Sites for You & Other Crumbs of Chanukah Fun!
My blog post is a bit late for Chanukah, but I wanted to share some fun sites I have been forwarded. Jibjab has a site where you can personalize a fun Chanukah or Christmas ecard. We received one with a … Continue reading
The Cake Boss at the Retail Bakery Association Convention
(I lost my blog in July, and I have had requests to repost a few of my blogposts. Original posting was October 25, 2009.) Off to the Retail Bakers of America Convention in Charlotte Last week my husband, Bobby, and … Continue reading
What is the Pumpecapple Piecake?
What holiday cake stands 11 inches tall and weighs 23.5 pounds? What cake has an estimated total calorie count of 20,000 calories or 2,000 calories per slice and is not a wedding cake for 300 people? The Pumpecapple piecake of … Continue reading
Small Business Saturday, November 27, 2010 – Shop local!
Saturday, November 27th, is the first (hopefully annual) Small Business Saturday hosted by American Express. Go to this page to sign up your American Express card to receive $25.00 back on your card when you spend $25.00 with a qualifying … Continue reading
