Noble Pies celebrates tenth anniversary with Warwick Chamber ceremony

WARWICK — Leslie Noble has been baking her entire life and discovered she shared this passion with her husband and baking partner, Tom Herman.
On Tuesday, July 3, Orange County Legislators John Vero and Paul Ruszkiewicz, Mayor Michael Newhard and Jena Knight, a representative of the office of Assemblyman Karl Brabenac, along with members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined the owners of Noble Pies to celebrate their tenth anniversary.
Until 2010 when they decided to open their bakery on a full-time basis at their current location in the Meadowcrest Shopping Plaza at 121 Route 94 South, they could usually be found at Warwick Valley Stables and Equestrian Center.
That was their picturesque farm on Minturn Road, visible to travelers driving along Route 94 between the villages of Warwick and Florida.
Noble was not only an expert with horses but also an accomplished baker, a hobby she's enjoyed since childhood. And Herman, whose trade at that time was shoeing horses, was a quick study when it came to baking.
They began selling their homemade pies from that location but it wasn't long before the success of this venture would lead to opening an artisan bakery with on premises baking full time.
"Our products were well received because our emphasis is on using local fruits and top quality ingredients," said Noble at that time. "We bake pies, cakes, muffins, cookies and pretty much anything your grandmother made. Sugar-free and gluten-free items are also available."
The couple earned a reputation for excellence by using the most natural flour, free-range chicken eggs, fresh butter and cream and physically picking their own apples, berries and peaches, whenever available, from a local orchard.
And after 10 years, Noble and Herman pride themselves on still including locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.
EssentialsNoble Pies is open Monday and Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For additional information or to place an order call 986-7436 or visit www.noblepies.com.
- Roger Gavan