Bakery Blog

This painting is titled, Le gâteau des Rois, which translates to The cake of Kings. It was created by Jean-Baptiste Greuze in 1774 and depicts a family hundreds of years ago enjoying the same king cake tradition we enjoy today. Photo on Wikipedia.
Twelfth Night Traditions of New Orleans
    Twelfth Night -- or January 6 -- is the undisputed kick-off to Carnival season!     But the Twelfth night of what?     In many parts of the... Read more...
great egret standing in Louisiana swamp with cypress trees and Spanish moss representing native wildlife of New Orleans wetlands
The Native People of New Orleans
  When a city has as much history as New Orleans, it can be easy to get swept up in the dramatic parts. From the yearly fight against yellow fever... Read more...
Pumpkin for Halloween
Why Do We Carve Pumpkins Every Halloween?
  Why Do We Carve Pumpkins?   Carving a Jack O’Lantern can be one of the most anticipated activities of the Halloween season.  Picking the perfect pumpkin, deciding on a... Read more...
This postcard from 1907 shows the Old U.S. Mint shortly before it was decommissioned by the federal government.
Fresh Jazz/Old Mint
In a city known for its uniqueness, the combined Old U.S. Mint and New Orleans Jazz Museum are among the most unconventional of pairings. Housed in a nearly 200-year-old building,... Read more...
After having several different homes for the station in the past 40 years, the French Market building WWOZ currently broadcasts from might be just the right spot.
Guardians of the Groove: How a Community Radio Station Became an Archive of Music History
WWOZ 90.7FM is a rarity among community radio stations. Where most have gone off the air in the decades since streaming music services debuted, WWOZ has grown from a favorite... Read more...
The sun shines on the crowd at a New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Meet Me Under My Porch’s Flagpole
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is entering its 51st year. While last year’s festival had to be canceled, the 2021 festival is scheduled for October. This is good news... Read more...
Fire of 1788
Ashes and Rubble: Rebuilding New Orleans After the Great Fire of 1788
It seems no matter where they’re located in the world, every major city has suffered through a devastating fire. While some of the more famous blazes took place in Chicago... Read more...
Irish Flag
With a Bit o’Luck: The History of the Irish in New Orleans
When one thinks of New Orleans, images of brilliantly colored parade floats and boisterous second lines may spring to mind. Or maybe it’s a vision of the French Quarter with... Read more...
ornate Rex Carnival chalice with 1878 inscription symbolizing King of Carnival and historic Mardi Gras traditions in New Orleans
Adapt or Die: How Mardi Gras Narrowly Avoided Being Outlawed
No one does Mardi Gras like New Orleans. We’re known worldwide for our lavish displays of excess in the parades, costumes, and parties that abound during Carnival season. King Cake... Read more...
Rex proclamation poster for 1924 New Orleans Mardi Gras announcing King of Carnival and parade celebration
The Meeting of the Courts: When Rex Met Comus
While Mardi Gras is known for its lavish parades and costumed revelry, there is also an air of romance and mystery which is sometimes overlooked. Though thousands gather to watch... Read more...