THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF PARTYING IN THE BIG EASY. AND WHAT’S A PARTY WITHOUT A CAKE? THIS IS LIKE THE BUSIEST TIME OF YEAR. LIKE FROM JANUARY UNTIL MARDI GRAS. IT IS ON. CHEF MAGGIE SCALES IS A PARTNER ...

When you think of Mardi Gras, you probably think of New Orleans parades, Bourbon Street, and revelers tossing strands of colorful beads into the air. You may see fun New Orleans-inspired recipes all ...

I just moved to New Orleans in October and have been patiently awaiting Twelfth Night (and not a minute before) so I can enjoy piece after piece of king cake. There are so many I want to try, as I've ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Poupart Bakery in Lafayette says many people line up during the Mardi Gras season to grab one of their traditional French king cakes — a tradition that came to the Hub City decades ...

King cake is so named for the story of the three kings in the Bible, who brought gifts to the baby Jesus. Classic versions of the dessert start with a batter that's halfway between that of a coffee ...

I love an easy, impressive dessert. It must have few ingredients, require little to no elbow grease, and have a big payoff at the end. The galette des rois delivers on all fronts. Often made for Three ...

While growing up in Paris, Beatrice Germaine ate "king cake" that's nothing like the sprinkle-covered brioche slices New Orleanians know all too well. The new French café in Mid-City that Germaine ...

We know we love King Cake – that combination of cake and bread with colorful sugar on top. The rich, cinnamon-infused pastry, made of twisted dough shaped into a circle or oval, was historically ...

Mardi Gras season officially kicks off January 6 with the raising of the Mardi Gras flag and the celebration of King's Day. Thursday also marks the close of the Christmas season and the beginning of ...

During the months of January through March at Lagniappe Bakehouse in New Orleans, pastry chef Kaitlin Guerin is hard at work. It’s king cake season, a yearly culinary celebration that’s a cornerstone ...

LUMBERTON, Texas — The aroma of buttery pastries and sweet icing fills the air at Cake Turner's in Lumberton, where owner Mark Turner and his team are churning out up to 100 king cakes daily as Mardi ...

Editor’s Note: Most Mardi Gras coverage on theadvertiser.com, including photo galleries, will be free. In celebration of the culture of Acadiana you will have unlimited access. If you like what you ...