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.
King Cake Time Again
January 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Tags: Baking · Cajun · Creole · Culture · Desserts · Heritage · Mardi Gras
Columns Hotel Special Menu Items – Part I
June 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
Circa 1985-1986 During my tenure at the Columns Hotel I collected many of the weekly dinner specials menus and ultimately made my way to the hot line and learned to prepare most of the dinner items. I have listed the items as they appeared on the original menus with the original prices. I have also [...]
Tags: Columns Hotel · Heritage · Menus













