Dip into the recipe book...Spread the Joy...Holiday Dip recipe contest

Holiday entertaining brings out the classic recipes in every kitchen. Yellow Cottage invites you to share your family's favorite DIP recipe with us.
Email your entry to: baker@yellowcottagebakery.com
Include your name and contact number
We'll select an  entry to be featured and sampled in our shop
The selected entry will be published to our News Blog and the winner will receive a prize gift from Yellow Cottage!

Dip into the recipe book...Spread the Joy...YELLOW COTTAGE Holiday Dip Recipe contest-enter today!

Don't forget-Yellow Cottage bakes a variety of breads perfect for any dip recipe. Pumpernickel, rye and more.

Stop by our shop...you're gonna love what we have in-store!

Gingerbread Houses creative-edible fun!

Gingerbread cookies

Gingerbread is a centuries old Christmas treat first appearing in central Europe in the Middle Ages.The spices brought back from the Middle East during the Crusades were combined with sugar and local spices to create the delicious, aromatic and tasty treat. The preservative qualities of ginger helped build the popularity of this spice as well. In the 19th century, gingerbread treats became associated with Christmas. Gingerbread cookies became part of Eastern European celebrations and tradition for centuries but it was the inspiration of a children's tale,  "Hansel and Gretel" that brought to iife the Gingerbread House- a house for nibbling at- "knuspenhaeuschen".

Before commercial candy was so easily available, stencils were used to gild the house- today young artists can adorn their creations with a variety of chocolates, sugar candies and brightly colored favorites-customizing their gingerbread house to their personal taste.

In Colonial America recipes for gingerbread varied from region to region and recipes included local ingredients like maple syrup molasses or sorghum molasses. The hard style cookie became a household favorite with the development of tin cookie cutters which allowed the dough to be shaped into more elaborate figures which were used to adorn the Christmas tree. Birds, animals, stars and later Christmas symbols like elves, Santa and snowmen were baked, decorated and enjoyed during the holiday season.

Gingerbread Houses are built from thin pieces of gingerbread making up each part of the house. The pieces are held together with stiff royal icing and adorned with any number of treats. The art of gingerbread house making has rivaled the tradition, with competition and showpiece houses that highlight culinary techniques becoming as popular as the more simple home decorated version. Even non bakers can create a holiday masterpiece from pre baked-complete kits like the ones available at our shop.

Why has the tradition of gingerbread houses remained so popular? Simply...it's fun! Creating an edible showpiece covered with festive color and customized with personal design and taste adds a sparkle to long winter days.

Yellow Cottage has selected a complete gingerbread house kit perfect for the first timer or entertaining kids during the holiday season. The kit comes with pre-cut "building" materials, royal icing, candy and character cookies. The house is easy to assemble and fun for all ages. Kits are available only for a limited time and make a great gift or winter break project for the whole family.

Holiday Favorites from Yellow Cottage

The crazier life gets, the sweeter tradition seems. Traditional holiday favorites like pumpkin pie, special cookies, pastries and cakes add an unforgettable touch to holiday gatherings. Young or old, our traditions bind generations and bridge the miles and YELLOW COTTAGE has been part of the holiday tradition for many Sussex County families for generations. And you thought Grandma baked all those pies...

Delicious pecan pie

Holiday ordering is easy!
Call our bakery or stop by our shop.
We're happy to place your order and will have it ready for pick up at your convenience.

Not sure how much to order?
Our friendly staff will help you select the perfect desserts in the right amount to serve your guests.

Traditional pumpkin pie

First time hosting a holiday?
No worry-we've been making holiday desserts for generations and will advise you on traditional classics and special treats that will make you feel like a seasoned pro.

Your holiday meal just wouldn't be the same without Yellow Cottage.



Here's what others have to say:

"Yellow Cottage desserts are just like homemade"

Gobble-d-licious holiday cookies-Yummy, fun and colorful!

"These are the desserts I wish I had the time to make!"
"My family deserves the best and the kids love those turkey cookies!"
"It's the bakery mom and grandma trusted for our holiday desserts."

The flavor you love, the tradition you remember...without the worry or fuss.

Sweet holiday memories start at Yellow Cottage. Plan yours today!

Quality, Tradition and Value

No matter what the recipe calls for, three essential ingredients are part of EVERYTHING we make at YELLOW COTTAGE BAKERY AND DELI-

Quality
Tradition
Value

For over thirty years, Sussex County residents and visitors have made Yellow Cottage a regular stop for breakfast items from our bakery, subs and deli sandwiches from our deli and desserts for those special holidays and family celebrations. Why? Because we believe that the customer deserves quality and select ingredients that produce great tasting results. We believe in tradition and consistently produce breads, pies, cakes and pastries that have become part of holidays and special occasions for generations of customers. And we believe in value in our products and a little extra in your pocket- that's why we still hold to the tradition of a "baker's dozen" (buy a dozen and get 13) -special daily bakery specials (buy one/get one) and every Wednesday- a $2.00 discount off our generous deli subs.

It's the small things that have made our family business successful and that have helped make YELLOW COTTAGE such a large part of the community.

We hope you'll stop by and see for yourself why NJ Herald readers vote Yellow Cottage "Reader's Choice" year after year. We think you'll agree.

Daily Bakery Specials

Did you know Yellow Cottage offers daily bakery specials? It's our way of saying thanks to our loyal patrons who have made Yellow Cottage part of their weekly routine.

TUESDAY is Brownie Day...buy one brownie/get one free!

WEDNESDAY buy one pound of butter cookies...get one free!

THURSDAY buy one of our light and flaky apple turnover's and get one free!

FRIDAY buy one of our large chocolate chip cookies and you'll get one free!

Making your work week sweeter...YELLOW COTTAGE BAKERY

Welcome to the Yellow Cottage News Blog

The staff at Yellow Cottage Bakery and Deli is so excited about our new website and blog.  Yellow Cottage is an active member of the Sussex County business community and is a proud participant in our local community's many events and celebrations. We're looking forward to sharing photos and events, specials and more through our blog site.

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Thanks for checking in.

New to the area? Stop by our shop and bring your appetite! You're gonna love what we have in store!

The Staff of Yellow Cottage Bakery