News & Updates
From Ashley’s Pastry Shop
Here Come the Holidays
I noticed something this year, and it’s not the way daylight fades earlier to darkness, or how it suddenly feels so bitterly cold. It’s not even how we’ve already seen [...]
National Family PJ Day
There are many things in life that I love, but donuts and pajamas are pretty close to the top of my list. (Pajamas with donuts on them - jackpot!) One [...]
Attitude of Gratitude
The colorful fall leaves against the backdrop of a bright blue sky. The crunch of leaves underfoot. The crisp smell in the air. The sound of laughter. There’s so much [...]
Pumpkin Please!
The crisp fall air just makes me want to curl up with a cozy blanket, good book, and something savory for the season. My treat of choice for fall is [...]
No Tricks, All Treats
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are crunching under your feet and there’s a pumpkin on almost every stoop. Halloween is right around the corner, and we couldn’t [...]
Put Me In, Coach!
The leaves are starting to turn, the air is crisp, and it is obvious Fall has arrived. Fall sports are also in full swing, and with National Coaches Day right [...]
Back to School: Sweets, Treats & Transitions
Yellow buses are lumbering down the street, the smell of freshly sharpened pencils and just-opened crayons permeates the air, and families everywhere are preparing for the scheduled routine of school [...]
40 Years in Business: Recipe for Success
This summer, Ashley’s Pastries celebrated a big milestone - 40 years in business! It really doesn’t seem possible that it’s been four decades since we opened the doors of our [...]
Star Spangled Celebrations
Time to break out the red, white and blue! We are just a few days away from celebrating the 4th of July, and you can certainly see that here at [...]
Summer Bucket List
Does it feel like June is slipping away? Does it feel like you have a lot left to do to celebrate the season? 4th of July is coming up quick [...]
Happy Father’s Day
This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day, and as the day approaches, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the role dads play in our lives. There’s a quote I [...]
May, Oh My!
May, oh my! What a busy, busy month. If you’re a parent or teacher (or both!), you know exactly what I’m talking about. One look at the calendar and it [...]