Hi there! Sorry we haven't posted anything for a couple of weeks, but we have been BUSY!!! First of all, if you haven't tried our amazing new oatmeal fudge bars, come in and get one! So, construction has begun on the bakery. Our contractor is working hard to make sure we are open the maximum amount of hours and still be able to complete work in a timely manner, which means he's got his people working half the night! We've started laying down the tile, which looks amazing! Half the storefront tile is complete. Next week, we'll be doing a switch and moving everything so they can do the other half. The new windows will be going up starting late next week as well. We've ordered brand new display cases, which are being built just for us and will be arriving sometime by late June or ...
Read moreHey there folks! Quick bakery update! Things are rolling along! We've got estimates in and are awaiting the insurance company's approval, which should be forthcoming very soon. In the meantime, we made it into the Cleveland Jewish News! Check it out! Have a wonderful Shabbat and weekend! Your favorite baker
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Taking Challah: Part One What is Hafrashat Challah (lit. "separating challah")? The Torah commands us to separate part of our doughs as an offering to God (Bamidbar 15:18-21). This dough is one of the 24 priestly gifts God bestowed upon the Kohanic family. Today, we separate a small piece of dough from every dough we make, bread or pastry, and burn it in the oven until it is inevitable as we do not know 100% who is actually a Kohen and who is not. So. How big does a dough need to ...
Read moreHi everyone! It's your favorite baker checking in! Since our last post, we've managed to have a great day at the bakery with everyone coming in to munch on some yummy Chametz AND try out our rich and chocolatey Oatmeal Fudge Bars (and have YOU voted yet?)! Anyway, the board-up fellas FINALLY came along at about 4:30 AM and did a great job boarding up the damage, saving the front door, and making sure we're at business as usual, so do NOT hesitate to come in, check it out, and pick up your favorite pastry or bread. In the days and weeks ahead, we'll be starting repairs and renovations, so stay tuned for progress reports, new pastries, and a major new project we're starting that will change completely rejuvenate Lax and Mandel! Happy Chametz eating! Your Favorite Baker
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Let's make it clear at the very beginning: Nobody was hurt, everybody acted like a mensch, and it's nothing that a little time and money can't fix. Let's also make it clear that, for the near future, Lax and Mandel will be under construction AND ALSO open for business. With that out of the way, we'd like to report that our late-night opening after Pesach became a lot more exciting around 12:45am, when an out-of-state customer rolled into our parking lot, over the curb, and through t...
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