Black-owned cake shop ‘CobblerWorld’ brings an array of treats to try

Emma Polen | staff writer 4/8/21 Five years ago, there was nowhere to buy a homemade peach cobbler in Pittsburgh. Now, thanks to Terina Hicks, owner of CobblerWorld, you can purchase your very own cobbler along with her homemade cheesecake, gobbs and pound cake. This past week, I had the opportunity to stop by CobblerWorld’s storefront located at 1059 Penn Avenue. I was surprised to … Continue reading Black-owned cake shop ‘CobblerWorld’ brings an array of treats to try

Have yourself a cookie-filled Christmas

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor Nothing says Christmas break quite like drowning all of your finals week sorrows in endless cookie dough. That is, until you realize with sudden panic that you haven’t started Christmas shopping yet. Unfortunately for most, being a college student is synonymous with not having a lot of extra cash on hand. Luckily for you, these three cookie recipes will … Continue reading Have yourself a cookie-filled Christmas

A cake walk in the ‘Burgh

Photo by: Aaron Warnick | Asst. Photo Editor Thousands of people line up Tuesday in Market Square for free cakes during the Buddy’s 10,000 Cake Boss Cake Giveaway. Buddy’s Bakery, owned by Buddy Valastro, of the TLC series Cake Boss will be selling its cakes nationwide. The Cake Boss will lauch with a line of six cakes inspired by the flavors, techniques and styles of … Continue reading A cake walk in the ‘Burgh