Mardi Gras, king cake

Why do some Mardi Gras king cakes have beans instead of babies? Here's the history.
Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny sells their king cake with a golden bean instead of a baby. The bakery, which opened in 2022, won The Times-Picayune's 2024 king cake bracket.
What is king cake and why is it eaten for Epiphany and Mardi Gras?
For those who celebrate the Epiphany — the celebration of the Twelfth Night after Christmas — on Jan. 6, you may look forward to putting your shoes outside your door for gifts, watching annual parades,
SWLA bakery prepares for king cake demands ahead of Mardi Gras
We are 55 days away from Fat Tuesday. Although that may seem a bit far out, the preparations are beginning in Southwest Louisiana.
King cake of the day: This New Orleans bakery offers a classic, nostalgic Mardi Gras treat
A revolution has sparked in New Orleans' king cake scene over the years. Bakeries throughout the city have taken the traditional cake that locals knew for decades — a plain oval-shaped bread covered in graduated sugars — and turned it on its head.
From boudin to crawfish filled; Try one of these savory king cakes this Mardi Gras
This year during Mardi Gras, as you eat traditional sweet king cake, don't forget about savory king cakes. Try one of these king cakes this year.
2025 Asheville Mardi Gras: What to know about royals, parade, Queen's Ball, king cake
Asheville Mardi Gras' queen and king share what's new for the 2025 parade and Queen's Ball. Plus, where to find king cakes.
Mardi Gras favorite Dong Phuong king cakes arriving in South MS. Here’s where to find them
Waveland Pharmacy, at 112 Auderer Blvd., is one of only two authorized resellers of Dong Phuong’s king cakes this year on the Mississippi Coast, the bakery’s website shows. The other is Lee’s International Grocery at 917 Division St. in Biloxi.
Is it Mardi Gras season already? Yep! Here's what you need to know in 2025
It's not even 2025 but Mardi Gras season is already approaching. Here's a look at parade schedules and everything else you need to know.
These are Ian McNulty's top king cakes from Mardi Gras 2024. Here's where to get them
The dawn of a new Carnival season in New Orleans signals both a fresh start and a return to traditions, and that plays out in the perennial king cake obsession
King cake season kicks off: Port Allen Bakery prepares for Mardi Gras
With Mardi Gras weeks away, bakeries across the state are preparing for the annual rush. Port Allen Bakery has 50 years of history and blends tradition, flavor and excitement.
Mardi Gras King Cake: The festive tradition with a twist
Looking for a unique cake idea for Epiphany? The cake known as Mardi Gras King Cake is an excellent choice. It's the perfect combination of tradition, taste, and a colorful appearance. You can enjoy it throughout the carnival season,
Where Y’at this Weekend: Fan Expo, The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, Fair Grounds, Mardi Gras World
A convention for comic book fans and movie lovers, exotic animal racing featuring camels, zebras, and ostriches, and a gala ...
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Where can I get a king cake in the Jackson area?
Though Fat Tuesday happens later than usual in 2025, interest in king cakes is already on people’s minds in early January.
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PJ’s Coffee Brings Back King Cake-Inspired Drinks
PJ’s Coffee is ringing in the spirit of Mardi Gras with the much-anticipated return of its King Cake-inspired beverages ...
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Try a sushi king cake and sign up for a Duckhorn Vineyards wine dinner: Bon Vivant
Join Carrabba's for the first wine dinner of the year, featuring a four-course pairing event with Duckhorn Vineyards wine ...
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King cake of the day: Mid-City bakery known for wedding cake has magnificent king cake too
An old school New Orleans bakery has been making a classic style king cake all along. Here is what Ian McNulty thinks after ...