PART 2: FOOD NETWORK CHALLENGE: EXTREME PIRATE CAKES – THE COMPETITION!

September 4, 2011

PART 2: FOOD NETWORK CHALLENGE:  EXTREME PIRATE CAKES INTERVIEW WITH BOBBY AND JANICE JUCKER   I sat down with Bobby and Janice as they told me about their exciting experience during the filming of Food Network Challenge: Extreme Pirate Cakes! Zippy: So tell me what it was like waking up the morning of the cake challenge, knowing what was to come. Bobby: Dena and I woke up at 5:00. I […]

How did Bobby & Dena Make it to Food Network Challenge – Extreme Pirate Cakes? Part 1

August 29, 2011

Ahoy Matey! Our Bobby was selected to be on Food Network Challenge: Extreme Pirate Cakes, which will air on September 4th at 7pm CST.  It has been quite a journey getting Bobby on the Food Network for the second time this year! We had heard of the opportunity from a bakery group we are in, and after some deliberation, I finally sent the producer a quick note and how about […]

Robin and Josh: We Will Help Continue Life As You Would Want for Peter, Aaron and Willa

July 29, 2011

It is Friday, and I have to take a moment to remember Robin Perlo Berry and her husband, Josh Berry.  Robin came to the bakery for a challah every Friday. We began to know each other over our counter and then again professionally as she planned events for our customers’ life cycle events. When someone hired Robin to help with their simcha (happy event), she became a part of the […]

Checkout our Second Winner of our Take G. B. Mann on Vacation Contest!

July 27, 2011

G.B. Mann told us “Randy and his wife were so wonderful to me.  We went all over the country.  And they never ate me and let me be a part of their family and enjoy the sites with them.  Loved all the neat restaurants and as Randy said to me ‘ lucky you aren’t on the menu this time!’  Thanks for a great trip!” Checkout more great photos on our […]

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

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 wanted to let you know what to expect and how to go about buying a wedding cake.  For many,  you are doing so for the first time, so here is […]

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

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  (our photo gallery is at https://3brothersbakery.com/gallery-wedding-cakes.html).  This will help you make the most of your appointment.  It will help you decide if you are square, round, multi-shaped, traditional, contemporary, all […]

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

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 J.  (We all wish that was the truth!) Photos or cake samples in their shop for you to view. The ability to help you decide what you would like.  For […]

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

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 has a health department certificate (ie., the City of Houston gives you four hours to have crème cheese out – includes, prep time, delivery and amount of time sitting out […]

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

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 sign. 2.  You will need to provide a deposit  – usually about 50% and it is usually non-refundable.  This deposit holds the date for your wedding cake to be made […]

We Raised Over $1K For Holocaust Museum Houston!

July 7, 2011

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 present a donation of $1,005.92 to the Holocaust Museum Houston. From Ultimate West U: “We are so proud to support the work being done by Holocaust Museum Houston as it […]