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Showy parades, thousands of beads—these are what revelers expect during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. But there’s another important component of the celebration, and that’s King Cake. The history of King Cake goes back to NOLA’s early residents who celebrated...

Y‘all… it’s TIME. It’s time for the brioche-rich, cinnamon-swirled, colorfully sprinkled cake that is KING CAKE! It’s carnival time here in New Orleans.  That means that we’re celebrating life, pushing the limits of indulgence, dancing in the streets...

Wine Tasting Series At Windsor Court The sommelier of the Windsor Court Grill Room, John Mitchell, continues his series of informal wine tastings, surveying a different area of wine production each time out. This one is scheduled for Tuesday, January...

This traditional Mardi Gras dessert has a cinnamon sugar swirl inside. I used my bread machine to make the dough. It is topped with a creamy vanilla glaze and festive gold, green and Purple sprinkles. I have wanted to make a King Cake for sometime now...

I never have enough time to bake all the cookies and treats that I'd like to during the holidays. Or perhaps I just don't start early enough. This year, I'm kind of excited because there's extra potential to get help with the baking! My parents are coming...