8021 Clayton Road opened in 1949 as Pfeifer’s Party Pastries. For fifty years, the kitchen there produced many, many delicious breads, cakes, cookies, and other pastries. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch features a lovely look-back at the history of the bakery and the Pfeifer family.

Kitchen Conservatory succeeded the bakery at 8021 Clayton Road. The kitchen still smells delicious! If you miss home-baked desserts, here are some wonderful cooking classes featuring scrumptious pastries:

Cupcake Temptations on September 1

French Pastries on September 4

The Art of Layer Cakes on September 28

Cupcake Secrets on October 3

Sourdough Bread on October 6

American Pie on October 7

Short Pastry on October 8

Choux Pastries on October 9

Baking Basics with a Pastry Chef on October 10, 17, 24, and 31

Blitz French Pastries on October 11

Brownie Throw-Down on October 13

Crusty Breads on October 21

The Show-Me Bake-Off on November 4

Ace of Cupcakes on November 7

Roll Model on November 10

Making Whoopie…Pies, and Custards on November 21

Dessert, Please on November 29

Heirloom Cookies on November 30

Winter Warming Cupcakes on December 9

Conversation Centerpieces on December 15

Register for a baking class and celebrate the aromas of an historic pastry kitchen!