Hamantaschen are a traditional part of the Jewish holiday, Purim. For those of you who don’t know, Purim is a celebration that commemorates the escape of the Jews from Haman, the Grand Vizier of Persia in the Biblical book of Esther. Purim begins at sundown February 23rd and ends at nightfall February 24th.Wondering why we eat hamantaschen on Purim? Check out this blog post for all the answers! Purim is […]
The rodeo has returned to Houston and we at Three Brothers love it! It’s not just a great livestock show, or star-studded music event, but as you hopefully know, there is so much more to do at the nearly month long series, especially if you’re a kid! Fun on the Farm lets kids experience hand-on activities while learning all about what goes into running a farm. From gathering eggs, to […]
It’s not just king cakes at here Three Brothers this Mardi Gras season. This holiday has so much history and tradition and we just love every bit of it! We’ve got the perfect treat for any of your Mardi Gras gatherings. Interested in learning more about the tradition of the King Cake? Just click here to read our previous post all about it! If you were lucky enough to find […]
Love is in the air, or is it? We all know the typical Valentine’s Day scenarios of proposals and love, but we want to hear about the other side of this holiday. Has your boyfriend dump you right before Valentine’s Day? Did your husband forget to send you flowers? Did your date spill his drink on you? If you’re dreading this Valentine’s Day this year, we want to know why! […]
There are so many things that go in to preparing for the big day. You have to make decisions about colors, flowers, guest lists, not to mention the even bigger things like a venue, dress and of course, your wedding cake! With all of these details running through your head, it is important to stay organized. Finding the perfect cake does not have to be a stressful experience. Here are […]
Is there a greater pair than cookies and milk? We say: probably not, and if there is, we’re not sure we want to know about it because nothing makes us feel more like kids than the tasty combination! The perfect cookie and a tall glass of milk will take you back to childhood, when mom had fresh baked cookies waiting for you after school. Maybe your milk and cookies experience […]
It’s time to say farewell to 2012 and ring in the New Year. We can’t say goodbye to this year, however, without thanking you all for helping to make 2012 such a wonderful year. As you know it was a year of expansion. We turned a corner and feel completely recovered after Hurricane Ike now and want to thank you, our loyal customers, for this wonderful time in our history. […]
With the holiday season upon us, our kids will get a much-needed break from school. Unfortunately, cooler temperatures often mean less opportunity for outdoor adventures, so we’re forced to get creative to come up with activities that keep the kiddos entertained. Stay a step ahead of the cabin fever and restlessness with these indoor projects that will put your child’s imagination to work. – Get in the kitchen: Kids of […]
Each holiday season, jokes abound poking fun at the fruitcake – the supposedly most unfavored gift so many love to give as a gift. It’s a well-known culinary tradition this time of year that gets a bad rap for it’s long shelf life. Johnny Carson even joked there was actually only one fruitcake in the world, and it was passed from family to family during the holidays, unwanted by all, […]
Certainly we can all agree that it’s an eight-day Festival of Lights celebration, but can we agree on the proper spelling of Hanukkah? Or should I say Chanukah? Or perhaps Chanuka, Chanukkah, Channukah, Hanukah or Hannukah? With nearly 15 variations in spelling out there, rest assured that you aren’t the only one confused by which version to use. So why do we have so many options and which, if any, […]