Journey through the rich history of fruitcake, from ancient Rome to its modern-day renaissance, to discover how this festive treat evolved across centuries.
National Eat Dessert First Month
Celebrate National Eat Dessert First Month with innovative breakfast ideas. From fruitcake French toast to fruitcake parfaits, learn how to turn this holiday treat into non-dessert delicacies.
Keeping fruitcake moist and delicious after the holiday hype is simpler than you’d think. Just follow these easy steps to keep your fruitcake moist well into the summer!
Celebrating the National Day of the Cowboy
Celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy by learning about the rich history of the original Lone Star State cow herders. Plus, dive into the story of Collin Street Bakery's Red Lone Star Tin, a sym...
Things To Do In Corsicana, Texas
Join us on a virtual tour as we explore the best of what Corsicana has to offer, from its fascinating historical landmarks to its vibrant arts scene, delectable dining options, recreational activit...
Elevate your summer s'mores game with a gourmet twist—using rich, flavorful fruitcake instead of graham crackers! Plus, discover the fascinating origin of how s'mores became a summertime staple.
Creative Ice Cream Dessert Recipes
In honor of National Ice Cream Month, we’ve created three unique and mouth-watering ice cream-themed recipes that will take your love for this dairy delight to the next level.
How to Season & Store Fruitcake
Explore innovative techniques, secret ingredients, and time-tested methods to accelerate and intensify the flavor of our iconic DeLuxe® Fruitcake.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’re celebrating by taking a look at some of the most iconic dads in television history. Click inside to discover who made our top ten.
Discover the truth about fruitcake! Dive into our blog to debunk common fruitcake myths and uncover why Collin Street Bakery’s DeLuxe® Fruitcake is a moist, flavorful, and year-round gourmet treat....
How to Decorate Cookies Like a Professional
Decorated cookies are versatile desserts, perfect for any occasion. Learn to adorn them with royal icing, master piping techniques, and add finishing touches. Unleash your inner artist and impress ...
Tips on How to Store Peanut Brittle
If you’re looking for ways to make your brittle last a bit longer, we’ve gathered all the best storage tips and tricks on how to store your peanut brittle. Keep reading to learn more, plus discover...
10 Knee-Slapping Dad Jokes for Father’s Day
You don’t have to be a dad to appreciate a dad’s sense of humor, but sometimes it helps. We’re paying homage to Dad’s sense of wit with this top 10 list of obviously clever, yet painfully punny dad...
From their essential role in pollinating crops and enhancing biodiversity to producing delicious honey, bees are vital to our environment and agriculture. Learn how these industrious pollinators co...
A Deep Dive into the World of Japanese Fruitcake
When comparing desserts, Japanese fruitcake emerges as a totally unique and flavorful creation. Fresh and surprisingly light, this Asian-influenced adaptation has a decades-long inception. Join us ...
Why Do We Give Easter Baskets?
The giving of Easter baskets has become a beloved yearly ritual practiced around the world, with the tradition’s origins as diverse and colorful as the baskets themselves. Join us on a journey thro...
The Sandy Jenkins Embezzlement Scandal
We’re finally sharing our side of the story of the nearly $17 million embezzlement scandal that shocked the Lone Star state and shook our bakery to the core.
A Historical Look at Jamaican Black Cake
Jamaican Black Cake, a vibrant part of Caribbean culture, blends tradition, history, and rich flavors. Rooted in colonial influences, this tropical delight is akin to traditional fruitcake. Join us...
The Magic of Italian Easter Bread
As Easter approaches, households across Italy come alive with the aroma of freshly baked Italian Easter bread. Known as "Pane di Pasqua" or "Colomba Pasquale," this iconic bread has become an esse...
The 50th Anniversary of The Godfather
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the iconic movie, The Godfather. Unbeknownst to many, the film holds a place very dear to our Bakery’s heart, as our own DeLuxe® Fruitcake actually made a ca...
Exploring the Origins & Delightful History of Rosca de Reyes
As the year ends, global traditions thrive. In Spain, festivities center on Rosca de Reyes—Spain's festive pastry, akin to the American fruitcake. Dive into the origins with our blog, including a d...
Hopping Through History: The Origins of the Easter Bunny
Have you ever wondered how a fluffy bunny became synonymous with Easter? We did! So, we hopped down a rabbit trail to learn more. Join us on a delightful journey through history as we uncover how a...
Texas True Crime Film, Fruitcake Features Jennifer Garner
Discover the gripping tale behind Collin Street Bakery's infamous embezzlement scandal in the upcoming true-crime movie Fruitcake. Featuring Hollywood big hitter Jennifer Garner, Texas-based Red Pr...
Fruitcake-Inspired Charcuterie Board
Easy to create and guaranteed to please, charcuterie boards turn simple finger foods into sensory feasts of colors, tastes, and textures. Learn how to create your own using our how-to guide.
Unveiling the History of Valentine's Day
Explore the captivating journey of Valentine's Day from its ancient roots and Christian influence to Chaucer's poetry and modern commercialization. Learn how this holiday has shaped our ideas of pa...
A Mom’s Thoughts On Mother’s Day
As we approach Mother’s Day, we’re revisiting the reflections inspired by "To All the Moms Hiding in the Pantry." Authored by a CSB staffer, the article captured the emotions of motherhood. Join us...
Five Delicious Leftover Fruitcake Recipes
Eating a DeLuxe® Fruitcake is one of the most enduring holiday traditions. However, once the holiday festivities come to a close, you may be wondering what to do with your leftover fruitcake. But d...
The Annual Great Fruitcake Toss
Get ready for a fruitcake-throwing frenzy! Explore the history and lasting legacy of the Annual Great Fruitcake Toss. It's a fruity adventure you won't want to miss.
The Perfect Wine Pairings for Fruitcake
Embark on a flavorful journey with Collin Street Bakery's DeLuxe® Fruitcake. Discover the ideal wine pairings to complement its rich flavors and elevate your indulgence to new heights.
5 Best Substitutes for Brandy in Fruitcake
Are you looking to soak your fruitcake in something other than brandy? Learn more about the best substitutes for brandy in fruitcake.
Join us in exploring the history of Mardi Gras while discovering sweet dessert ideas for this year’s celebration!
Chasing Shadows: The Spectacular Total Solar Eclipse of 2024
This year’s total solar eclipse takes place on April 8th and passes right over our own hometown of Corsicana, Texas. Learn more about this astrological phenomenon, where to buy solar glasses, how t...
How to Make Fruitcake Stuffing
Made with traditional holiday ingredients, this recipe produces a show-stopping stuffing that is surprisingly simple to make. Take a moment to watch a short how-to video to help you re-create this ...
International Valentine's Day Traditions
Not all Valentine's Day celebrations are the same. Romance looks different around the world. That's why we’re comparing how eight countries enjoy the International Day of Love.
Collin Street Bakery As Seen On TV
For over 125 years, our DeLuxe® Fruitcake has been our crowning achievement. As it turns out, this holiday dessert also caught the eye of some of TV’s biggest names.
Delicious Fruitcake Dessert Dip
Looking for ways to finish off that leftover fruitcake? Then we’ve got a recipe for you. Ready in just under twenty minutes, and made with only six simple ingredients, we’ve turned our holiday stap...
Santa Claus has many names across the globe. From the cheerful Sinterklaas to the mischievous Krampus, our beloved gift-giver has many titles. Join us as we embark on a global journey exploring the...
After spending over 125 years perfecting our DeLuxe® Fruitcake, Collin Street Bakery has developed the reputation of producing the best fruitcake in the world. Commonly referred to as “the fruitcak...
How to Make Fruitcake Footballs
Transform our Chocolate Covered DeLuxe® Petites into the perfect game day snack with the help of some simple everyday ingredients. Your friends and family are certain to do an end-zone dance with t...
The Best Snack Gifts for Any Holiday
Look no further than Collin Street Bakery’s wide selection of cakes, bakes, bites, and delights to discover the finest selection of snack gifts for any occasion.
Explore innovative methods, secret ingredients, and time-tested tricks on how to mature our already delicious DeLuxe® Fruitcake into a symphony of complex flavors and textures that will captivate t...
Here they are - All of our BEST holiday recipes in one place! We’ve got lunch, dinner, and dessert covered, making your holiday hosting the easiest it’s ever been. Check out our easy-to-follow rec...
To All the Moms Hiding in the Pantry…
In anticipation of Mother’s Day, we asked our own Social Media Manager, Emily Pair, to tell us what it's like being a mom. Her comical, sweet, and sincere reflections on motherhood are ones that ar...
Exploring the Science & History Behind Brittle
Brittle is so much more than a magical mix of sugar and nuts. It’s a globally enticing treat with one heck of a sweet history. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the origins, science, and...
Made with Collin Street Bakery’s Presidential Pumpkin Cake and Pecan Brittle, this recipe creates a treat that will capture your guest's attention and please their pallet. Check out the steps on ho...
Unique Corporate Christmas Gifts
Collin Street Bakery has corporate gifts that are guaranteed to impress while easing your shopping stress! Browse our selection of unique gifts that will fit all your must-have holiday gift boxes.
Revolutionary Water Slicing Technology
Recent acquisition of state-of-the-art water-slicing technology marks a significant leap forward in Collin Street Bakery’s mission to become more efficient, precise, and sustainable.
How to Make Cheesecake Toppings
Have you received one of our cheesecakes as a gift, or are you considering purchasing one? Kick the flavor up a notch by topping your cheesecake with a homemade fruit sauce! Here you’ll find easy t...
This year, impress your friends with gourmet food gifts that are certain to fill their stomachs and hearts with freshly-baked holiday happiness. Keep reading to discover our top picks for the best ...
Newly Revamped Military Fruitcake Tin
After an overwhelmingly positive reception of our original Military Fruitcake tin, we're excited to share the process behind our revamped military appreciation tin.
Looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy our fruitcake? Try out these recipes! With the addition of only a few ingredients, we’ve turned our DeLuxe® Fruitcake into four delicious holiday-themed ...
The true intention of Father's Day has become lost in the frantic flurry of gift-giving. That's why we've turned to one of our very own, Vice President of Public Relations, Hayden Crawford, to help...
Battle for the Best Fall Flavor
It's officially autumn! Which means Thanksgiving is just around the bend. Soon, you'll have to decide which flavor of dessert you'll be indulging—pumpkin or pecan. To help you navigate this sticky ...
In honor of National Fruitcake Day, let’s all raise a leftover slice and celebrate our favorite cake. While you nibble and nosh, scroll our blog to find out how you can leverage your leftover cake ...
Collin Street Bakery recently opened its doors to a group of enthusiastic young bakers. Watch as an afternoon of decorating and baking fruitcakes may have inspired the next generation of bakers!
Santa’s back at the Bakery for a second season and his holly jolly personality is bigger than ever. Can ole Kris Kringle hang in there during the holidays? Watch our video to find out.
Decoding the Sweet Mystery: What Makes Chocolate So Tasty
Have you ever wondered what gives chocolate its addicting quality? Why does chocolate make us so happy? And, is there any other candy that can cause such cravings? We answer these questions and mor...
Top 10 Christmas Movies of All Time
Lists like this are so subjective. But, they are fun! So, pretenses aside, we present our totally biased, completely subjective, potentially controversial list of the top ten Christmas movies of al...
Collin Street Bakery’s Original Book, A Slice of Life, is Now Available on Audible and Amazon Kindle
After months of hard work, dedication, and an unwavering passion for storytelling, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our very own A Slice of Life book on Audible & Amazon Kindle. Click ...
What's It Like Becoming a New Dad
Our fearless leader, Thomas McNutt, isn’t just our VP. He’s a brand new father! With two kiddos both under the age of two, we knew he’d have some stories to tell. So, we asked him about life pre-ki...
Introducing our New Show “Ask CSB”
Collin Street Bakery is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our brand-new Q&A series, "Ask CSB!”. Get satisfying answers from our experts on your biggest bakery questions. Click inside t...
Christmas Cake: A Family Tradition
Searching for a new holiday tradition? - How about our DeLuxe® Fruitcake?! It's been a holiday must-have for families all over the globe for decades. Find out why on our blog!
How Fruitcake Can Fuel Your Next Adventure
Hikers are dropping their trail mix and energy bars for a more classic treat—FRUITCAKE! Quickly becoming the food of choice for those engaged in activities like backpacking, canoeing, canyoning, ca...
What happens when Santa comes to work at Collin Street!? Well, he takes our bakery employees on one hilarious sleigh ride! From jingle bells, to Christmas carols, to lumps of coal, our fruitcake fa...
Limited-Edition Fruitcake Profits Benefit Wounded Warrior Project®
Collin Street Bakery, headquartered in Corsicana, Texas, is proud to announce its donation to Wounded Warrior Project®, an American-based charity and veterans service organization benefitting wound...
Great Employee Gifts for the Holidays
Fruitcake’s cultural comeback has finally happened! It’s now the new ‘it’ gift for the holiday season. No joke. The proof’s in the statistics. This year, reward your employees for all their hard wo...
Your Second Cake Ships for Free
Order two desserts from our wide selection of tier-1 products, including our entire selection of fruitcakes, Petites, brittles, and most Texas Pecan Cakes, and pay only once for shipping. Basically...
Holiday Sweet Tooth Traditions: Around The World
We previously learned about fruitcake’s long journey to relevance, tradition, and Texas. In addition to love in the United States, nations all over the world celebrate fruitcakes year-round – we de...
Chocolate is a dessert icon! Baked into cookies, drizzled over ice cream, or melted onto fruit, there’s probably no more versatile dessert ingredient. We wanted to know more about chocolate, so we’...
When most of us think “pecans,” we think of dessert. But, these little nuts have much more to offer than just the perfect crunch for our Pecan Cakes. Join us in taking a deeper look at pecans, wher...
The only thing that’s better than sharing a slice of fruitcake with your friends and family is sharing these really fun fruitcake facts! Click inside our blog to learn more.
Cheesecake’s confectionery categorization has always been a mystery. Although it has the term “cake” in its name, some argue that cheesecake is baked inside a crust, which makes it a pie. This begs...
An Homage to White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier
Recently, widely-celebrated Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier passed away. For nearly twenty-six years, Mesnier served as the pastry chef to America’s first families. As our way of honoring his life, we’r...
PESH is back! After being forced to take a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, PESH has returned to Oaxaca, Mexico to explore one of the deepest cave systems in the world—the Sistema Huautl...
Enjoy a slice of homemade pie without ever having to pick up your rolling pin. Made by baking professionals and expertly shipped straight to your doorstep, our selection of mail-order pies is soon ...
10 Ways to Use Your Fruitcake Tin
Recently, Collin Street posed this question to our loyal customers: "What do you do with your empty fruitcake tin?” Well, we asked and you answered. So we tallied all your answers, put them in cate...
Honey bees need our help! And, helping starts with education. Find out how honey bees are vital to our everyday living and learn how you can help in the effort to protect these important pollinator...
Exploring the entire planet might be impossible but, scientists and researchers keep trying! For several years, a group called PESH has dedicated itself to exploring one of the greatest cave syste...
The Best Cheesecake Flavors, Ever!
Our cheesecakes are really good —like, really good. And, they don’t get enough credit. So, we’re on a mission to spread the word about our ultimate collection of cheesecake flavors. Plus, we’ve rev...
We’ve scientifically discovered fruitcakes baked with holes in the middle truly taste better. That’s not just our opinion. It’s a baking fact we can back up.
Fruitcake Hate is Fake—We Can Prove It
We’re convinced fruitcake hate is fake and we have some pretty solid stats to back us up. Check out our latest video detailing some delicious fruitcake facts to see for yourself.
Have you ever wondered what all comes in your DeLuxe® Fruitcake box? Find out in our first-ever unboxing video. From recipes to little slices of history, there’s more than just cake in every tin!
How Long is Fruitcake Good For?
Like other foods, fruitcake has a shelf life. But, because of its ingredients and how it's prepared, fruitcake can last pretty long. Longer than you may think. Read our blog to discover more about ...
The Daytripper Visits Collin Street Bakery
Chet Garner figures himself to be a bonafide TEX-PLORER. Nicknamed the Daytripper, Chet travels all across the Lone Star State visiting iconic landmarks. So, it was only a matter of time before he ...
First-Ever Shiner Fruitcake Beer Just Launched
Shiner Beer and Collin Street Bakery have collaborated to create the first-ever Fruitcake Pasty Porter --a limited edition beer from Shiner’s Brewer’s Pride series! Click inside to learn where you...
Johnny Carson’s Infamous Fruitcake Joke
For years, Johnny Carson maligned our beloved fruitcake, but we held our course. Despite his potentially disastrous influence, fruitcake is making a culinary comeback.
Fruitcake Fuels Cyclist during the Hotter N' Hell Hundred
Every year, Bob Kingman and his group of cycling buddies embark on a harrowing tradition: a 100-mile bike race in three-digit heat. We’d call them a couple of tough cookies, but they are actually F...
7 Interesting Facts About Coffee
For a lot of us, coffee is a necessary part of our morning routine. But, how much do we actually know about our favorite caffeinated beverage? We were curious, so we learned how coffee travels from...
With the help of our DeLuxe® Fruitcake, the PESH group was fueled and focused leading to one of its BEST Sistema Huautla expeditions ever. Learn about the trip’s scientific findings right now!
Charlie loves fruitcake! It’s been a family tradish ever since he was a wee tot. And, how did this tradition all start? We had no idea. So, we asked Hayden Crawford, partner at Collin Street Bakery...
In June 1910, sixty-five men set sail under the command of Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Their goal? - Represent Great Britain as the first country ever to reach the southernmost tip of the South Po...
PART 2 | The Scottish National Trail Hikers: The Interview
Collin Street Bakery reconnected with the Professional Amateur Hillwalkers, Mary-Preston Austin and Thea Boatwright, to learn more about their adventures on the Scottish National Trail. In this int...
There have been some wild prison escapes over the last century or so, but this one might take the cake. Learn how Irish Statesman Eamon de Valera escaped prison with an assist from a fruitcake!
The History of Collin Street Bakery
We are the Collin Street Bakery, the first-ever, U.S-based, mail order fruitcake company. But you know, we weren’t always the world-renowned fruitcake magnate known and loved today. Our humble begi...
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