Empire Bake

We believe that perfectly crafted artisan bread is one of the world’s finest foods. We’re honored to work with so many talented chefs who share our vision of quality and commitment to integrity in artisan products. Baking artisan bread in particular is incredibly involved; the finished product can take hours, days, or even weeks to execute. We realize that not...

The first known mention of the bagel was in Poland around 1610, and to this day, we’re still enjoying this breakfast staple. Whether you like your bagel with a shmear or plain, one thing is undeniable… Bagels are delicious and here to stay! But how do you prefer your bagels? Not all bagels are made the same, there are two main...

Every year brings its own plethora of food trends that consumers can’t seem to get enough of, and 2018 is no exception. Here are the trends that everyone will be lining up for this year. Croissants with Delicious Fillings Laminated dough, the dough used to make pastries such as croissants will become a staple for bakeries in 2018. New fillings...

Geof Comings is bringing European style breads and pastries to Pittsburgh, PA.  Five Points Artisan Bakeshop is a family owned and operated artisan bakery located in Pittsburgh, PA. Owner Geof Comings, has been in business there for three years and in the industry for over a decade. His goal is to make the best European style breads possible, and to...

It’s not much of a surprise that we want to get rid of Partially Hydrated Oils and anything else that we can’t pronounce in our foods. Today a growing number of consumers are making this an absolute lifestyle change and not just another trend. These conscience choices of healthy eating have influenced the bread market, and the characteristics and components...

” The specialty donut trend is definitely at its peak now, with more creations than you can even dream up. One of the more interesting things I’ve seen lately involved ice cream infusion – best of both worlds! These yummy little treats started at the Los Angeles bakery B Sweet and are the perfect way to end your summer. These...

” Do you try to give your kids healthy foods, but they would rather eat Cheetos? Are you looking for a way to spark their interest in and knowledge of nutrition? A baking class could be the perfect solution! Among the many benefits of baking classes for children is improved nutrition. When children bake, they are more likely to try...

Who doesn’t love warm chocolate chip cookies? We have all grown to enjoy them, but have you ever thought about how they first came about? Let us give you a quick rundown on the history of everyone’s favorite cookie: Inventor The creator of the chocolate chip cookie was Ruth Wakefield, without her the world might not have ever tasted such...