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As the weather turns cooler, farmers everywhere are bringing in the last of their crops, and that means farmers markets are chock-full of delicious fruits and vegetables this time of year. What better way to enjoy the bounty of the land than to bake top-notch natural ingredients into a delicious pie? At Montgomery Bakehouse, fall means gathering up the best of the harvest and using it to make our favorite pie recipes.

So what’s in season right now? Here are some of our favorite fall pies:

• Apple Pie: Mom’s American classic has a thick, fruity filling that’s perfectly spiced. The classic version has a latticework pastry crust so you get a touch of saltiness with your sweet. It’s also available in a sugar-free version.
• Caramel Apple Pie: A different twist on the tradition, this pie has a rich crumble coating on top and is drizzled with gooey, delicious caramel sauce. It’s a decadent choice for a crisp autumn evening.
• Pecan Pie: The sugary filling of this Southern favorite is topped with rich, crunchy pecans. This classic is available in personal 4-inch pies or standard 8 and 10-inch pies for a crowd.
• Chocolate Pecan Pie: For some people, it’s just not dessert with chocolate. That’s why we added a gooey drizzle of melted chocolate over the top of our class pecan pie — it’s delish!
• Pumpkin Pie: The star of the holiday season is most definitely a smooth and creamy pumpkin pie. Pumpkin spice is everywhere these days, but there’s no better way to get your fix than in the original pastry version.

October is a great time to put down the summertime ice cream and pick up an autumnal pie — or two! This is the perfect time of year to test drive a new pie for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, too. Conduct your scientific tests and get your family’s opinions on a few varieties now so you’ll know just what to pre-order when the holidays arrive. They’re right around the corner, so it’s never too early to plan ahead for your perfect feast! Give us a call to learn more. 936-756-1745.

If there’s one thing Texans know how to do right, it’s football. Fall is here, and that means football season is upon us. Whether you’re in charge of snacks for your child’s pee-wee league or are planning a big tailgate for a high school, college or pro game, Montgomery Bakehouse has you covered. We’ve got the perfect — and perfectly portable! — treats for your next football party, whether you decide to host it in your living room or take it outside.

Sweet Treats for All Your Friends

Grilling is a classic part of tailgating, but don’t forget that the best-laid snacking plans combine elements of sweet and savory for a full flavor experience. Our homestyle cookie trays are just the thing for making sure your whole clan gets a favorite dessert. We also make cut-out cookies that can highlight your football theme — don’t forget to ask us about using team colors for the decorations!

Bread for All Occasions

Kick your burgers up a notch with our fresh-baked hamburger buns, and you’ll never go back to bland grocery store version again. You can also provide dinner rolls and sliced bread for picnic sandwiches. If you haven’t tried our jalapeño cheddar bread, you’ve been missing out on a major flavor sensation! It’s perfect for sandwiches, but we think it can also stand alone.

Don’t Forget the Fundraisers!

If your favorite football heroes rely on fundraising to cover their uniform and traveling expenses, help them out with an easy, effective Montgomery Bakehouse fundraiser. When you sell our famous pies to your supporters, they receive a ticket that they use to come pick up their dessert at the Bakehouse. It’s the easiest fundraiser around, and you don’t have to worry about delivering delicate pies to all your friends and neighbors. Check it out!

With autumn finally here, it’s the perfect time of year to come down to the Bakehouse to pick up some snacks for the big game. Stop in to say hello and tell us all about why your team is going to go all the way this year — we can’t wait to see you!

Did you know that September 6 is National Read a Book Day? What a great idea! There’s no better way to celebrate the fact the kids across the nation are back in school and ready to further their educations than by picking up a book yourself. After all, reading is one of the most important skills a child can learn, and we can all be great role models to celebrate the joys of reading.

Reading Is Fundamental

Research has shown that early childhood literacy is crucial for helping students develop vocabulary and the decoding skills needed to be on track for solid reading skills once they get to school. Later in elementary school, students shift from learning to read into reading to learn — usually somewhere between third and fifth grade. If a child falls behind in his or her reading skills at this point, it’s very hard to keep up with classmates in just about every subject.

Reading Is Fun!

Even though it’s critically important, learning to read should also be joyful. The goal is, of course, to create strong readers, but you also want your child to use that skill. At Montgomery Bakehouse, we want to foster that love of reading by celebrating National Read a Book Day in style. That’s why we’re hosting a free story hour on September 6, 2017. We’ll get the party started at 10 a.m. when your kids will enjoy story time while you get to sip some coffee and snack on our favorite bakery treats. It’s a great way to socialize with some other parents while your kids have a blast!

In the spirit of National Read a Book Day, we’ll also be hosting a book drive to help children in need. If your child brings a book to donate to the Hailey Elementary School, we’ll give him or her a cookie in return to say thanks for their generosity. If you didn’t know, our very own Jason Schenk is a teacher at Hailey Elementary, so this is a cause that is very near and dear to our hearts. We hope to see you there!

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August 14, 2017, from 4-7 p.m.

At Montgomery Bakehouse, we know that we wouldn’t have much of a bakery at all if it weren’t for our fantastic customers! To say thank you and to strengthen our community, we’re hosting a special gathering all about getting to know each other. Get to Know Your Customer Day should be fun for the whole family — and of course, we’ll supply some delicious treats while we’re at it!

We’ll Go First …

To break the ice, we thought we’d start by telling you a little bit more about us. We obviously love to bake, and it’s been in our blood for generations. The first Schenk family bakery was established in 1938 in German Town, PA when Mum-Mum and Pop-Pop first moved to the States from Germany. Family recipes were passed down, and now Tim Schenk — Pop-Pop’s grandson! — along with his wife Heather and their three children are proud to bring you the goodies you love right here in Texas.

In addition to baking, we’re passionate about education and giving back to our wonderful community. One way we do this is through Project Mentor, a program that connects local kids with caring adults to help guide them through not just their learning, but also through the complex process of growing up. We’re also working with the Providence Classical School to further their mission of educating youth to be not just good students, but good Christians, too. We believe the deep personal connections across generations provide a foundation for developing the whole person, and we’re proud to partner with these wonderful groups. We’ll have volunteers from both of these great organizations here on Get to Know Your Customer Day to share more about their work, too.

Getting to Know All About You

Now that you know a bit more about us, what’s your story? Come down to Montgomery Bakehouse for a meet and greet with the whole Schenk family and share your thoughts about anything from cookies to our community and neighborhood. You’ll be treated to our dessert bar and get a goodie bag to take home. Get to Know Your Customer Day is on August 14, 2017, from 4-7 p.m. We can’t wait to see you! You can RSVP and let us know you’re coming on Facebook!

Looking for a fun way to celebrate your next special event with family and friends? Montgomery Bakehouse has a unique Party Room now open to the public. We know that event space is hard to come by when you want to host a get-together somewhere besides your backyard, so we’re proud to offer our room to the community as a new alternative.

The Party Room at Montgomery Bakehouse 

When you book the Party Room, you have space to host up to 15 children or 30 adults for three hours of good, sweet fun. You’ll love our bright, brand new space, and it comes complete with a sound system and a dedicated party host from the Bakehouse to help you run your event. We also provide all the table covers, plates, flatware, cups and napkins you need, so all you need to worry about is having a good time with your group.

Our Party Packages

We offer special party packages for both kids and adults, including the following:

• Kids’ Cupcake Decorating Package: Perfect for a birthday party, you can book our Party Room for up to 15 children. They’ll each get cupcakes to decorate — and eat! — along with a demonstration from one of our hosts. You can order extra treats or a custom birthday cake from the bakery to serve your guests.
• Bridal and Baby Showers: There’s no sweeter place to enjoy an adult gathering than Montgomery Bakehouse! We’ll help you set up your gift table and any decorations you choose to bring to make the room special. You can also order delicious pastries to serve your guests as they celebrate one of life’s milestones together.
• Business Meetings: We also offer our Party Room for meetings for your employees or social club gatherings. We’ll provide bottled water and set up tables for you to work at together. If you want to serve coffee and a few trays of snacks, just let us know — we’ve got plenty of tasty options!

Give us a call at 936-756-1745 to start planning your next party, or check out the full party room details here.

There’s nothing like a picnic or barbecue to celebrate Independence Day with your loved ones The Fourth of July is the best part of summer, filled with fireworks and family, fun and friends. It’s easy to fill up on burgers and dogs, but don’t forget that you’ll need some scrumptious desserts to round out your buffet! Montgomery Bakehouse has you covered with a wide range of star-spangled goodies for your celebration. Here are our top four favorites for the Fourth:

Fireworks Cakes
Our famous layer cakes get all dressed up in red, white and blue this month. Choose your favorite flavor and have it iced in white with bright red and blue accents. The finishing touch is a patriotic burst of fireworks. It looks just as good as it tastes!

Star-Spangled Cookies
These sweet treats are perfect for keeping kids happy at any party or picnic. Star-shaped cookies are decorated with red and blue sugar or iced in fun designs. Our favorite is the patriotic “USA” cookie, but there’s a wide variety of designs to choose from.

Flag Fruit Pies
Our Fourth of July pies are a twist on the classic pastries you know and love. We take the traditional lattice crust on top and turn it into a stars and stripes extravaganza so your pie looks just like the American flag. Choose blueberry or cherry to match your party’s theme colors, or try an all-American apple pie instead.

Colorful Cupcakes
Cupcakes are the perfect finger food to feed a crowd, and we dress up our bite-sized cakes for the holiday, too. Just choose your favorite flavor, and we’ll ice them in patriotic colors and top them with red, white and blue decorations that will let them do double-duty as both dessert and decor.

As always, you can place your order ahead of time to make your party planning easier. We’ll also be open on the Fourth, so feel free to stop by to pick up your last-minute desserts and treats for celebrating the land of the free and the home of the brave.

June is here, which means it’s almost Father’s Day. Show Dad just how much you love him by bringing home a sweet treat from Montgomery Bakehouse, where it’s made all the more special when you decorate it yourself! You don’t want to miss out on our Father’s Day cake decorating event.

Decorate a Cake for Dad
Stop by Montgomery Bakehouse on Saturday, June 17 any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to roll up your sleeves to prepare the ultimate Father’s Day gift. You’ll get to choose from a single layer of chocolate or vanilla cake to ice and decorate to your heart’s content. We’ve got sprinkles, icing, and a special Father’s Day plaque to help your little ones create a masterpiece. You’ll head home with a great gift in hand. The price is $13 and includes the cake and your choice, plus decorations.

Fun for All Ages
Our Father’s Day cake party is a great way to get even the youngest kids involved in making a handmade gift for Dad. All ages are welcome, and you’ll love spending time together on this fun activity. If you’re worried that your littlest bakers won’t be able to keep the cake a secret, try sending Dad along with them for a surprise outing. He’ll have fun spending quality time with the kids, and your Father’s Day weekend will be off to a sweet start. Eat your cake right away, or pop it in the fridge until Sunday for a delicious dessert after a Father’s Day brunch.

There’s no reservation required for our Father’s Day cake decorating event, so stop by at the time that works best for you — we’ll make room! To find out more, give us a call at (936) 756-1745. You can also order a wide range of pies and pastries that are perfect for serving Dad breakfast in bed or feeding a crowd for a luncheon — the choice is yours!