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Sweet tradition: Inside the Mississippi legacy of Paul’s Pastry
From magnoliatribune.com: The smell hits you first—warm butter, sugar, yeast. By Mardi Gras, king cakes with a beloved label fill homes across Mississippi: Paul’s Pastry Shop. The story starts in 1970: a dream between two parents, and an 800-square-foot bakery downtown. One mixer. Two tables. All built on faith and hard work. “My family transferred […]
King cake sales begin at Picayune pastry shop
From WLOX.com: Many south Mississippi families have made it a tradition to get king cakes every year. Many of those families get their cakes from Paul’s Pastry Shop in Picayune. Watch video at https://www.wlox.com/2026/01/03/king-cake-sales-begin-picayune-pastry-shop/.
Inside Source Podcast
Sherri Paul Thigpen: The Queen of King Cakes If you’ve ever enjoyed a filled king cake, you can probably thank Sherri Paul Thigpen of Paul’s Pastry. Her family’s delicious spin on a traditional Mardi Gras pastry put her bakery and her small town on the map. Inside Source talked with Sherri about managing her large […]
Meet some unsung heroes of Mardi Gras
From Gulf Coast Magazine: From costumes and balls to king cakes and parades, there’s a lot that goes into a successful Carnival season. The floats and royalty may be front and center, but plenty of hard work occurs before the pageantry. Meet a few of the crucial experts who make Mardi Gras happen behind the […]
Rich king cake tradition rooted in Paul’s Pastry of Picayune
From magnoliatribune.com: King Cakes are a staple of the Mardi Gras season. Originally, the king cake was made with a Danish dough and a cinnamon filling, but like many traditions, king cakes evolved to suit all kinds of tastes. Many of those tastes evolved thanks to Paul’s Pastry Shop in Picayune. “We have the largest […]
One of the Best King Cakes on the Coast
Sherri Thigpen discusses sweet and savory king cakes available at Paul’s Pastry Shop with Jaimee Dorris, Wesley Williams, and Chet Landry on WLOX Good Morning Mississippi. Also mention of Paul’s Pastry Shop recently being voted most favorite king cake on the coast. One of the Best King Cakes on the Coast — Paul's Pastry When […]
The Retail Bakers of America
Paul’s Pastry Shop is a proud member of The Retail Bakers of America, the national association for the retail baking industry. Their mission is to empower as many bakers as possible by sharing knowledge and industry rebates. Founded in 1918, the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), a 501c6 not-for-profit trade association is committed to the […]
In the Kitchen with Paul’s Pastry
From WLOX.com: Paul’s Pastry Shop in Picayune bakes king cakes year round, but Mardi Gras is when they’re busiest. Here to show off some of their new flavors for 2020 is owner Sherri Paul-Thigpen. Watch video at https://www.wlox.com/video/2020/01/09/kitchen-with-paul-pastry/.
The busy king cake season now underway at Paul’s Pastry
From WLOX.com: It’s officially Mardi Gras season and that means lots of work for bakers at Paul’s Pastry in Picayune. This year the bakery is celebrating its 50th year in business. Watch video at https://www.wlox.com/video/2020/01/07/busy-king-cake-season-now-underway-paul-pastry/.
Southern Senior Magazine
Paul’s Pastry was featured in the Summer 2019 edition of WRJW’s Southern Senior Magazine! Click the image below to read “For Wedding Cakes, Paul’s Pastry Has What it Takes” on page 24.
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