WHEN I WAS A CHILD, MY FATHER WOULD TAKE ME TO VISIT BAKERIES IN THE NEW YORK AREA. HE WAS THE SUPPLIER FOR SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS THEY USED FOR BAKING ---

A BUSINESS MY GRANDFATHER STARTED IN 1937.

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THE VISIT USUALLY INCLUDED A 'FRESH' CUP OF COFFEE (yes, he always asked if the coffee was fresh) AND SOME KIND OF AMAZING PASTRY OR DONUT STRAIGHT FROM THE OVEN.

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WHILE HE CHATTED WITH HIS CUSTOMERS, I WANDERED AROUND THE BAKERIES. I WAS MESMERIZED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE CAKES, PASTRIES, CUPCAKES, DONUTS, PIES, BREADS, AND COOKIES. 

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THE BAKERS ALLOWED ME TO PICK ANY DESSERT I WANTED

& I ALWAYS WANTED THE SAME THING- 

A CUPCAKE DRIPPING IN FROSTING AND COVERED WITH SPRINKLES.

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IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE TOPPING AND I HOPE IT'S YOURS TOO!

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