A Chat with Steven from Kitako Lake Honey
A Season of Gratitude
Memories with George Goddard
A Chat with Russ Muzzolini!
An Interview with Gabe Muzzolini
Giving Thanks
An Interview with Blair Muzzolini
Celebrating my Papa on Fathers Day
Summer in the City
An Interview with Eileen Laverty
International Women's Day (Part 2)
March 8th was International Women's Day and we wanted to take time to shine a spotlight on a couple of the amazing women in our family. We're started with Blair's partner, Jenny, last week and now we're sharing Janet's story. Janet is the matriarch of the Muzzolini family. She's knows kung fu and how to handle a sword, so don't mess with her!
International Women's (Day Part 1)
A Q & A With The Cheese List!
Meet the Team: Bonnie and Conrad!
We have a wonderful team of human beings and wanted to help you get to know them more!
There isn't a loaf of bread or a pastry that these two haven't seen. As our baking leads, Bonnie is the one who designs all our amazing cookies and Conrad is in charge of making sure the bread looks and tastes amazing!
Meet the Team: Chloe and Chelsea!
We have an amazing team of human beings and wanted to help you get to know them more!
If you've visited our Mayfair location, you know Chelsea and Chloe! These two gals are a dose of sunshine and always make our days brighter. We’re lucky to have them on our team!
Meet the Team: Kathy and Zarish!
Reba's Reflections on Christies!
A Letter from David Cross
We received a letter from David Cross, who used to be the principal at Mayfair School. We have always tried to give back to the community, and he reminded us of one of the first ways we did just that! We are proud to continue partnering with local schools and organizations through our Sweet Goodness program.
Thanks for the letter David!
90 Years of Baking
Pat Homenick's Bakery Story
Deb Parker-Loewen's Christies Story
A Letter From Dorothy Hyshka!
A Spring Time Reflection
Catch Tracey on Wall of Bakers, Mondays at 10 PM ET
A Memory From Donna Sewell
As you know, we're turning 90 this year. As part of our celebration, we're sharing memories of the bakery from family, friends, staff and our wonderful customers.
Donna Sewell sent us a lovely handwritten letter (yes, people still send letters!) that we wanted to share with you!
If you have a story you'd like to share, please send us an email at stories@christiesbakery.com - we'd love to hear it!
Christies Through the Years
As you know, we're turning 90 this year. As part of our celebration, we're sharing memories of the bakery from family, friends, staff and our wonderful customers. If you have a story you'd like to share, please send us an email at info@christiesbakery.com. We'd love to hear it!
Our bakery on 33rd Street, what we call The Mothership, has seen a lot over 90 years: hundreds of staff, millions of baked goods, and countless happy customers. For those who haven't been around since the beginning, myself included, here's a look at how Christies has changed over the years!
Naomi's Ode to Christies
Naomi worked for us over 10 years ago and came back to work a couple of years back. She's going to have a baby soon, but she couldn't leave without saying a couple words!
Late Nights (or Early Mornings?) with Ennio
My Christies Memory
As you know, we're turning 90 this year. As part of our celebration, we're sharing memories of the bakery from family, friends, staff and our wonderful customers. If you have a story you'd like to share, please send us an email at info@christiesbakery.com. We'd love to hear it!
This week Jen, one of our amazing team members (you may have seen her on Broadway), shared a family memory we wanted to pass on to you.
New Years Resolutions
Happy New Year!
I hope you’re all staying safe and enjoying the holidays. 2022 kicked off yesterday, and in the theme of a new year, I thought I’d participate in the annual tradition of making (and hopefully keeping) new year's resolutions. With that in mind, here are some of our resolutions for the new year.
Halloween 2021 at Christies!
Family and Food
Last week my parents were in town. It was the first time I was able to see them in over a year and a half, besides a virtual chat of course. Obviously I love when I get to see my parents because it means that there will be food and drinks aplenty. And yes spending time with them, catching up, and doing all the things parents and children do. But from day one to the last day of their trip, lunches, dinners, and get togethers were planned. Between the going out and homemade meals, it was abundantly clear how deep the tie between my family and food is.
You may know how linked we are to bread and baking (it has been our business for over 50 years after all), but I thought I’d share more about our family and our connection to food. Please forgive me for getting sentimental!
Celebrating my Nona on Mother's Day
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there! From kisses on boo boos to cures for broken hearts, moms always know what to do and say. They have one of the hardest jobs in the world, and that’s in addition to whatever their day job may be. It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t take this opportunity to say happy Mothers Day to my own mother: I love you Mom, I hope you have a great day (but all that pressure is on Dad). But I wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate the matriarch of my family and the mother of the bakery, my Nona.
Bakery Memories
Working In A Pandemic With Local Business Owner, Kevin Petty
Talking Honey with Steven Hawrishok
A lot of times, it’s easy to guess what someone might be passionate about: an athlete pursuing a professional sports career or an artist travelling the world to find inspiration for their next project. Other times, someone might be doing what they love in a field you might not expect. For Steven Hawrishock, owner and proprietor of Kitako Lake Honey, it’s definitely the latter.
He comes from a family of beekeepers, and while many of us might run away at the first sight of those little striped stingers, he couldn’t think of anything else he’d rather be doing. We recently had a (virtual) chat with Steven to learn about life as a beekeeper and producer of honey. Within a few minutes of talking, it became crystal clear just how much he loves what he’s doing, so I had to find out how someone becomes as big of a lover of bees and honey as he is.