Pastry Theft?
Link to The Star Press from Eastern Indiana – story of three arrested in a ‘doughnut theft spree’.
Recent Posts
‘Lost Recipe’ Feature on PastrySampler.com
With my collection of historical and out of print pastry and baking cookbooks I’ve found some very unique recipes, and recipes that I’ve always wanted to know where they originated from. On pastrysampler.com, I’m now listing new ‘old and lost’ recipes of pastries, bakery items, …read more
What are you doing tomorrow? Starbucks free…
From Starbucks: Print off their free coupon with the link below, and show up at participating Starbucks between opening and 10:30 am for a free bakery item when a beverage is purchased.
Recall of Nestle Products
NESTLÉ is initiating a voluntary recall of all NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE refrigerated cookie dough products. For a full list of items:http://www.verybestbaking.com/products/tollhouse/product-recall.aspx From Nestle: Why you shouldn’t eat raw dough in the first place:http://www.verybestbaking.com/products/tollhouse/q-and-a.aspx Here is more info from Nestle, along with pictures and description of …read more
Bakery Equipment – Used/Auction
I often get emails on where to find used bakery equipment or where the latest bakery and confectionery equipment auctions are, or where to purchase and view ‘estate-style sales’ of professional equipment. If I come across them I’ll pass them along here. If there is …read more
Chocolatiers/Confectioners: Property & business sales
Here is a list of candy and chocolate shops around the US:
http://www.businessnation.com/Businesses_for_Sale/Food-Restaurant/Food_Sales/Chocolate-Candy/
Click each link for financial info, listing price if it is disclosed and contact info. No pictures of the properties for sale.
Current Bakeries for Sale
Here is a list for current bakeries for sale. http://www.restaurantsforsale.us/buy_a_restaurant/Food-Restaurant/Bakery/ By clicking each link, you can find descriptions and contact telephone numbers. Listing prices with gross/net $. No pictures of the venues though.
Red Band Flour Discontinued
Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a Pacific-Northwest-born Southern-California-Living Girl from the South. While Red Band Flour may not be recognizable to most, more than a few will be disappointed that another product identifiable from the South will be discontinued. I was as dissapointed when I …read more
Newsletter Updated
PastrySampler.com newsletter sent out today. Updated on the website: new specials, etc. Subscribers now come from over 30 countries!
Upcoming Events February 2009
Here are some industry related events for February 2009: International Sweets ExpoFebruary 1 – 4, 2009, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Cologne Exhibition Centre: Germany.Traveling with children? Here is there policy for over 12, under 12 and babies. (Day care provided at no charge.) ARTOZA 2009February …read more