The New Orleans custom began in the late 1800’s and celebrates Epiphany with cakes that are baked to honor the three kings. To oval or round shape signifies their circular journey to confuse King Herod. The plastic baby represents Jesus. And the search for the bay is represented by the mystery of who will get the slice with the plastic baby in it. However, with legalities the way they are many do not place the baby in the cake, but will leave it out for the customer to place it, removing any liability from the shop for supposed folks who may swallow the plastic baby. For more history about Mardi Gras and King Cakes, check out the links at the end of this post.
Entries Tagged as 'Mardi Gras'
King Cake Time Again
January 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Tags: Baking · Cajun · Creole · Culture · Desserts · Heritage · Mardi Gras
New Orleans Tailgating Themes
November 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments
A New Orleans themed tailgate can consist of many sub-themes and varied menu items depending on your approach.
Tags: Cajun · Creole · Events · Heritage · Mardi Gras
Hot Roast Beef Po-Boy
October 28th, 2008 · 11 Comments
At the grocery late Sunday morning I bought a pound of thin sliced rare roast beef, a loaf of French bread and some Iceberg lettuce and tomatos for what would be his lunch treat at half-time while we watched the Saints game on CBS.
Tags: Cajun · Creole · Culture · Mardi Gras · Recipes · sandwich
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
September 4th, 2008 · 10 Comments
I made this Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya on Saturday (August 30, 2008) as part of my weekend culinary extravangaza while we had guests in town for the Labor Day Holiday! This is my typical jambalaya preparation, and I actually documented it as I went along with pen and note paper so that it would eventually be recorded […]
Tags: Cajun · Creole · Entrees · Mardi Gras · Recipes
