Princeton’s LiLLiPiES Bakery Debuts New Book On Origin Story

PRINCETON, NJ – If you love the local LiLLiPiES Bakery and are wondering about their origin story, here’s your opportunity to know it all.

Jen Carson, Owner and Head Baker of LiLLiPiES Bakery at Princeton Shopping Center, has published “Pie For My Birthday,” a children’s book.

Aimed for children ages 3-8, but suitable for all ages, the book tells the true origin story of the first LiLLiPiE.

“I was inspired to write “Pie For My Birthday” when I noticed all of the young families at the bakery. I remembered those fun but frazzled days when we had young children. Although our ‘kids’ are now 25, 22, and 19, those days are very fond memories,” Carson said.

The book is illustrated by up-and-coming artist Sofia Schreiber, a student at RISD.

“LiLLiPiES has been a huge part of my artistic journey, I started working there in high school,” Schreiber said. “Jen always encouraged my love for illustration by allowing me to design signage and merch and even graphics for the beautiful Lillipies Cookbook. When she asked me to work on this project with her I was over the moon.”

The charming book includes recipes for Chocolate Cake Donuts, Brownies, Sweet and Salty Cookies, and of course Apple-Blueberry LiLLiPiES, as well as tips on how to bake with young children.

The book is available for purchase at LiLLiPiES Bakery, 301 North Harrison Street, and through LiLLiPiES’ website, www.LiLLiPiES.com.

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