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From Ashley’s Pastry Shop
Fall Fun
It’s fall, y’all! The crisp morning air, the falling leaves, the nights keeping cozy around the bonfire. Autumn has arrived, and it’s certainly one of my favorite seasons. I love [...]
Happy Birthday! Celebrating 42 years of Ashley’s Pastries
I remember the day when the doors opened. 42 years ago, my husband Greg and I felt the surge of excitement, the nervousness, the pride of a dream realized. Our [...]
Dear Mom: Thanks for Everything
Dear Mom, This Sunday is a day for all the moms: new moms, seasoned moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms, adoptive moms, great moms like you. This day is your day, [...]
Eclipse Time: Sweets for the Solar Show
We’ve been hearing about it for months and now it’s finally here. On Monday, a total solar eclipse will cross North American skies and will be visible in the US [...]
Hot Cross Buns
The season of Lent - the 40 days from Ash Wednesday to the Saturday before Easter - is well underway. We just celebrated the third Sunday of Lent. For a [...]
What’s in Store in 2024
January passed in a blur. We had a heat wave at Christmas, a cold snap mid-month, and now the sun is finally coming back. Here at Ashley’s Pastries, we’ve been [...]
Goodbye 2023: Thanks for Another Year
Here we are at the end of the year. There are just a few days remaining in 2023. It’s gone fast, but this year has been a full one. Full [...]
Last Minute Idea: Food Makes a Fabulous Gift
We’re just five days away from Christmas, and you’re most likely making your list and checking it twice. But what happens when you realize you still have a few gifts [...]
Holiday Traditions
Sitting here in the glow of twinkling lights on the Christmas tree, I’m thinking of this magical season and all of the favorite holiday traditions that make it so special. [...]
Surviving the Hustle & Bustle of December
Wow, this month is moving. I thought I just flipped the calendar to December and here it is December 8…17 days until Christmas (but who’s counting?). The hustle and bustle [...]
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is almost here! We’re just a few days away, and many of you are probably making a to-do list, ensuring everything is ready to go for the holiday. While [...]
Simple Acts of Kindness
November is here (it’s moving right along!) and with it, shorter days and longer nights. The sunrises seem to glow a brighter pink, the sunsets seem more golden. I find [...]