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10 Tips for Cake Decorating

Check out these simple tips for decorating a cake from

1. If you’re a beginner, choose a simple design that has a good chance of turning out well.

2. Make sure you have all ingredients before you start.

3. If you’re using a kit, familiarise yourself with the instructions before you begin.

4. Give yourself plenty of time to complete your project.

5. Try to distance yourself from all distractions.

6. If it’s your first time decorating a cake, don’t make it for a special occasion in case it doesn’t turn out. Do a practice run first. Also make a note of the time you start and finish, for future reference.

7. Get inspired for cake decorating made easy! Look at everything around you with fresh eyes. You never know, it might come in handy when you’re thinking up new design ideas.

8. Decide whether to bake the cake from scratch or buy it and just do the decoration.

9. Don’t be impatient and rush the process. It takes time to learn a new skill. If you rush to finish it, your design may look messy and unfinished and not the work of art you imagined.

10. Enjoy your masterpiece!

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September

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Bakery Party a Success!

Thanks to everyone who came to meet our new Head Baker Jim Lazeration last night at our ‘Welcome to the Neighborhood’ Party!  Everyone had a great time and we sampled some absolutely delicious pastries and desserts!  If you could not attend, make sure to visit us soon to say hello to Jim – he is an excellent baker and a great guy to have in our neighborhood!

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September

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Happy Cherries Jubilee Day

Love Cherries? Today is the day for you!

It’s National Cherries Jubilee Day, so celebrate with a delicious cherry treat!

Priory Fine Pastries offers cherry pies, pastries, and a chocolate cherry cake that will really make your day!

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September

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Tonight: Meet Jim Lazeration, Our New Head Baker

Come and meet our new baker, Jim Lazeration
at Priory Fine Pastries tonight, September 23rd
from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tonight’s event will include FREE assorted desserts and pastries,
so you won’t want to miss it!
and don’t forget to try his specialty, carrot cake cupcakes!

A native of Marion Center, PA, Jim graduated from the Pennsylvania International Culinary Academy and took courses in wedding cakes and plated desserts at the Culinary Institute of America.

Before joining us at Priory Fine Pastries, Jim worked at the Grand Concourse, Station Square, for five years as Executive Pastry Chef and Monterey Bay Fish Grotto, Mt. Washington, for seven years as Executive Pastry Chef, where he also helped open the entire restaurant in 1997.

Jim began his love of baking by helping his mom bake bread and pies for their large family of nine children and his sister Nancy with cookies and cakes.

Stop in to the bakery tonight and meet him!

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September

2010

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Autumn is Here

Today is the Autumn Equinox which means autumn has officially begun.

Enjoy the changing seasons with an autumn inspired treat from Priory Fine Pastries like our pumpkin or Dutch apple pie

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September

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Show Some Appreciation

Today is World Gratitude Day, and what better way to show how grateful you are than with fresh baked cookies?
Pick up a dozen of your favorites like these mocha latte cookies, always fresh!

Tell that special someone, Thanks!

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September

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Happy Oktoberfest!

While you are celebrating fall this Oktoberfest,
try a delicious fall tradition, like our
Seasonal Pumpkin Pie!


Call and Order Ahead for this Seasonal Delight!

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September

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Happy Independence Day, Mexico!

Mexican Independence Day celebrates Mexico’s Independence from Spain.
Celebrate, have a Fiesta, and try a Hot Tamale, Cupcake that is!


This hot little number consists of chocolate cake with hot jelly buttercream filling, topped with hot jelly buttercream, hot paprika and coco.
Muy Delicioso!

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September

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FREE Dessert for Top Chef's Just Dessert Day!

Today, Wednesday, September 15 is National Just Desserts Day
&
the Season Premiere of Top Chefs: Just Desserts on Bravo (@ 11/10 p.m.)!


Priory Fine Pastries is celebrating the occasion by giving out a
FREE chocolate chip cookie to everyone who visits us
between 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. today, September 15!

Hope to see you here!

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