Bakery Blog

Stack of classic New Orleans cookbooks including Cajun and Creole recipe books showcasing Louisiana culinary traditions.
Every Louisianian Should Own These Nine Local Cookbooks
New Orleans and its surrounding parishes are famous for some of the most unique, flavorful cuisine on the planet. But it isn’t only superstar chefs pumping out memorable dishes. In... Read more...
New Orleans crime family (from left to right) underboss Frank Gagliano, boss Anthony Carollo, soldier Joe Gagliano (Frank's son), and consigliere Joseph Marcello, Jr. photographed by FBI surveillance outside of Frank’s Deli in the early 90s.
The Extraordinary History of New Orleans' Mafia, Part 2
When we left off in Part 1, tensions were rising between two factions of the Italian mob in New Orleans. Police chief David Hennessy was making progress in mediating peace... Read more...
An angry mob breaks down the tour to the parish prison before lynching the Italians they believed were responsible for the murder of police chief David Hennessy. Photo from E. Benjamin Andrews’ “History of the United States.” Courtesy of Wikipedia.
The Extraordinary History of New Orleans' Mafia, Part 1
    Speakeasies are all the rage these days. New Orleans has one downtown, below the Orpheum Theater, called “Double Dealer.”It’s a throwback to the 1920s, when shady characters with... Read more...
Aerial view of NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans used for Moon and Mars rocket production
NASA going to the Moon and Mars? Not without New Orleans: Part 2
  Humans are heading back to the Moon. The Artemis space program is in full-swing with a moon landing scheduled for 2027. But this time, the plan isn’t to stop... Read more...
NASA rocket launch from Michoud Assembly Facility connection in New Orleans showing Saturn and Space Launch System production for Moon missions
NASA going to the Moon and Mars? Not without New Orleans: Part 1
  Did you know mankind is heading back to the Moon for the first time in the 21st century? This is no pipe dream. NASA has a plan in place... Read more...
Saint Joseph altar display in New Orleans with flowers candles statues and traditional Italian Catholic food offerings
Unraveling the Once-Disastrous, Now-Delicious History of Saint Joseph’s Day
    Just because Carnival season is over doesn’t mean the unique holidays celebrated in and around New Orleans suddenly come to an end. In fact, Saint Joseph’s Day is... Read more...
Illustration of Courir de Mardi Gras tradition with masked riders on horseback and participants chasing a chicken in Cajun Mardi Gras celebration
You think you know Mardi Gras? How about Cajun Country's Courir de Mardi Gras?!
Carnival is here again and many of us who have been in the area for a while consider ourselves to be a bit of a Mardi Gras expert. That’s fair—at... Read more...
Caesars Superdome in New Orleans illuminated at night iconic stadium that has hosted multiple Super Bowl games and major NFL events
From blackouts to blowouts and nail-biters to Purple People Eaters, New Orleans’ 10 previous Super Bowls have been full of memories
On Sunday, February 9, New Orleans is hosting its record-tying 11th Super Bowl. If the previous ten New Orleans Super Bowls are any indication, it’s going to be a spectacle... Read more...
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback lining up against Minnesota Vikings defense during early Super Bowl game representing historic NFL matchup in New Orleans
Hot air balloon crashes, battle reenactments, and a trash-talking newspaper editor made New Orleans’ first Super Bowl a wild affair!
Super Bowl LIX is just two weeks away! Those of us in and around New Orleans are excited to be hosting the biggest game in sports for a record-setting 11th... Read more...
When the Ancient Romans celebrated their Saturnalia, the cake may have looked something like this.
Did you know king cake used to be a one-day-a-year treat?
Everyone in our slice of Louisiana is fully aware that king cake season begins on January 6. It’s the beginning of Carnival season, which means our favorite purple, green, and... Read more...