Lisa Constantino, left, primarily handles the decorating/baking side and Julie Zito, right, the business side of The Pastry Gourmet. Constantino was trained at Le Cordon Bleu in France. Zito has a bachelor degree in architecture from the University of Miami.

These sisters are the fourth generation of bakers. Their family owned Ronci’s bakery in Providence and their  father owned Country Crest Bakery. Another generation may follow.

Both sisters have three children. Constantino, a 7, 6, and 4 year old. And Zito, 8 year old triplets.

Do these sisters have a favorite dessert? Yes! Constantino enjoys the brownies and Zito loves the banana cream pie.

photo by Agapao Productions

Does your child enjoy baking? The Pastry Gourmet offers "Create a Cake" parties. For details call 401-742-6401.     

Visit their three locations in Rhode Island: 2130 Mendon Road in Cumberland, 45 Brown Street in historic Wickford, and 1385 Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence. The bakery is open seven days a week from around 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit their website www.thepastrygourmet.com, for further information.