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Review: PJ's Baby Cakes, Lincoln's First Exclusive Cupcake Bakery

By Alexis Abel

Sometimes life gives you lemons. But sometimes, it also gives you cupcakes. That’s what happened when I was assigned to write about PJ’s Baby Cakes, a relative newcomer to Lincoln’s bakery scene.

PJ’s Baby Cakes, Lincoln’s first exclusive cupcake bakery, is the brainchild of owner and baker, Amanda Bragg. PJ’s Baby Cakes are made fresh daily in decadent flavors of Twix, Snickers, German Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Strawberry and Lemon, just to name just a few.

Cupcakes are made to order or can be purchased at the bakery in University Place at 2808 North 48th Street. Bragg also sells her consumable confections every Saturday at the Lincoln Farmer’s Market and every Sunday at Tomato Tomäto, Omaha’s indoor farmer’s market.

Free Donuts at Super Saver Locations June 4th in Celebration of National Donut Day

Donuts are a big deal at the Super Saver Bakery.  As one of the few remaining supermarkets that still make donuts from scratch, the store takes pride in the quality and variety of donuts and pastries it offers.  That’s why Super Saver is celebrating National Donut Day with a giveaway of 500 fresh glazed donuts at each of its eight stores on Friday, June 4, beginning at 6 a.m.
 
“We’re proud of the fact that we still mix, cut and fry our donuts fresh in the store each day,” said Pat Raybould, president of B&R Stores, Inc.  “Our customers tell us they can taste the quality and flavor difference in our ‘made from scratch’ donuts, so it’s a process we remain committed to even though it involves more work on our part. 

Featured Business: Wise Oven Bakery

By Cory Kibler

Although the Havelock neighborhood is now a part of Lincoln--it was once its own village until it was annexed by the city of Lincoln in 1930-- it is still very much its own community.  Havelock’s former downtown area is its current business district, and the home to a wide variety of fine local restaurants, art galleries, bars and shops that all have a certain small town charm.      

Started in early 2007 by the native Havelock husband and wife team Todd Rivers and Susan Ames Rivers, Wise Oven Bakery is surrounded by businesses that have already made their mark in Historic Havelock. Taking up residence at the back of the Against the Wall Art Gallery and below the already popular Pepe’s Bistro, Wise Oven Bakery is just as unique and charming as the neighborhood and businesses surrounding it.

Review: thé Cup

By Cory Kibler and Alexis Abel

thé Cup is a small, charming café and bakery at 643 S. 25th Street.  It’s somewhat hidden from the crowd, residing in the red-bricked Bottler's Building near the Arts & Humanities Focus School and Lincoln High School. Conveniently, there are two bike trails that practically take you to the restaurant's doorstep -- one along the Capital Parkway and the other runs along the east side of the spillway.

The café is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m., and on Saturday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. thé Cup (which means “tea cup” in French) specializes in fair-trade coffees and teas and organic baked goods. 

Concha Heaven

by Alanna Hoffman
Published February 8, 2009

If you're looking for an incredibly fresh, inexpensive, culturally rich Lincoln bakery, then take a trip to Pan Dulce / La Panaderia on 801 South 11th Street, across from DaVinci's.  As you enter the doors, the scent of fresh baked pastries is intoxicating, and the price is just as appealing.  Many of these fresh, tantalizing delicacies are only fifty cents.  The assortment ranges from cheesecake to french baguettes stuffed with cream cheese and jalapenos. 

According to the owner, "Conchas" are the most popular items.  Traditionally served with a glass of milk, these Mexican shell-shaped pastries are sold in Mexican bakeries or Panaderias all throughout the America's.  The bread is slightly sweet with a unique checkerboard design on top, making it hard to miss.  The other specialties are the simple french baguettes.  These are served three for a dollar and made fresh daily.