(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 I went to the Retail Bakers of America National Convention. Perhaps some of you who follow us on Twitter saw some of the pictures I sent of Buddy’s (from The […]
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 course! Dapper Greg Morago, Food Editor of The Houston Chronicle, called us a few weeks ago and asked if we would fulfill his whim of competing with the Cherpumple piecake […]
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 small business – no large chains, express pay, government agencies, online purchases – just good ol’ small businesses. I’m not sure if it is limited to a certain number of […]
Did you know that the state tree of this glorious state of Texas is the pecan tree? The United States produces 80-90 percent of the world’s pecan supply with Texas and Georgia being the largest suppliers. The pecan tree can grow up to one hundred and fifty feet in height, just as the saying goes, “Everything is bigger in Texas.” Three Brothers Bakery of Houston, has become the recent recipient […]
Health and happiness to you and your family! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is quickly approaching. This is a particularly exciting time for our family here at Three Brothers Bakery, and we are sure it is the same way for your family as well! One of the things we love the best about Rosh Hashanah is how families come together in anticipation of a brand new year. We have […]