It’s Easter season which means we get to bring back some favorites that we only make once a year! One example: delicious, hot and fresh Hot Cross Buns. But do you know why we specifically make and eat Hot Cross Buns for Easter? It is believed that the Hot Cross Bun signifies the end of the Lenten season for Christianity, and you will see them in stores the closer the […]
Passover Seder is probably going to be much smaller than previous years, but that doesn’t mean we’re not expected to have it or make our own yummy specialties! Below is Janice’s favorite matzo kugel recipe. She recommends doubling it because you need one to eat before the Seder vs serving a half-eaten one! You make the kugel and we’ll make the desserts. Check them out here. From CookKosher.com (but their […]
Hip, hop, hooray! Easter is on the way! Isn’t it funny that bunnies don’t lay eggs? Yet, this iconography of Easter goes way back! When Germans immigrated to America in the 1700s, they brought with them German lore of a hare that laid eggs! The custom of making nests for the rabbit’s eggs spread, and now every year children across the country search for colorful eggs to place in their […]
The season of miracles is getting closer – Passover is April 8th-16th this year! Look below for some of our meaningful Passover products. Pre-orders available now! Matza is the centerpiece of any Seder table. It represents the hard years of slavery of the Israelites in Egypt, as well as the freedom that they received upon leaving Egyptian bondage. Throughout the Seder meal, matza is eaten in remembrance. Every Passover, Bobby […]
It’s time for the luckiest day of the year–St. Patrick’s Day! Did you know this holiday is a feast day recognizing St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. He is credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland in 432. Today, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by Irish and non-Irish alike with parties, parades, and other festive events! When Bobby and Janice grew up the tradition was if you didn’t wear green on […]
Purim is arguably one of the funnest Jewish holidays on the calendar. It is a celebration of the Jewish people triumphing over an evil plot of execution, as well as Jewish heritage. Many Jewish people celebrate Purim by having a big party and dressing up in costumes like the ones below! YNet | Motti Kimchi The Times of Israel | Dorit Wagner But it wouldn’t be Purim without Hamantaschen! These […]
In honor of Texas Independence Day today (3/2), we thought we’d share some of our favorite Houston and Texan traditions! Yeehaw, Rodeo is a Houstonian event that happens every year – and it starts tomorrow, March 3rd! The Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show is a celebration of Texas tradition–the impact of livestock showing and entertainment. It also awards scholarships to some of the brightest students in our great state. There […]
Mardi Gras season is drawing to an end – Fat Tuesday is February 25th! Did you know Mardi Gras comes with many names? Carnaval, Shrove Tuesday, Epiphany, Three Kings Day, the history of Mardi Gras is rich with history! It’s also rich with pastries! King Cakes are the traditional Mardi Gras treat. Almost 300 years ago, King Cakes got their start in France, where they’re called galette des rois! In […]
Love is in the air, and Valentine’s Day is this Friday! Do you have your sweetheart’s sweet tooth in mind? Let us be your Valentine this year with Three Brothers Bakery treats! Valentine’s Day Dipped Decorated cookies are sugar cookies dipped in white chocolate and decorated in buttercream! We include our bears and butterflies on the Valentine’s day theme in pink, purple, red colors! Cookie cups are deliciously […]
Looking for a unique idea to celebrate your sweetheart this year? Or perhaps you’re searching for the perfect Galentine’s event to share with friends? Why not join us this February 12th for a cake decorating class? We will be hosting an after-hours cake decorating class at our Braeswood location on Wednesday, February 12th at 7 pm. Bring along your sweetheart or a friend and learn to decorate one of our […]