Hop in for Easter treats

Treat your family to a bunny cake this Easter from Herman's Bakery, Coffee Shop and Deli in downtown Cambridge. Choose from chocolate with Bavarian cream or raspberry filling, marble with Bavarian cream or chocolate fudge filling, and white with lemon or strawberry filling. Cupcakes in bright spring colors, shortbreads and cookies hand-cut in fun Easter shapes are also available. Or, pick up a bag of Jelly Belly beans and some fresh fudge.

You don't have to feel guilty about indulging your sweet tooth when you buy from Herman's. "We're a from-scratch bakery," explained owner Lois Oestreich. "We bake with fresh ingredients."

She added, "We like to think of ourselves as being healthy." Towards that end, the deli is stocked with fresh salads, fruits, sandwiches and soups. Portions of some salads are big enough for two to share. "Herman and I can take a chef salad home and that's a meal for two," Lois observed.

Also popular during for holiday dinners and special events are hot cross buns, tea biscuits, dinner rolls, butterflake and turkey buns (available in white, wheat or rye), and assorted nut breads.

Lois and Herman Oestreich pride themselves on maintaining the tradition of an old-fashioned bakery. This year the business will celebrate its 30th anniversary.

The bakery is located at 130 South Main Street in Cambridge. Call 763-689-1515. Hours are: Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bakery is closed on Sundays.

Easter treats include:

• Bunny cakes

• Hot cross buns

• Cupcakes

• Cookies

• Nut breads

• Candy