Bakery Blog

Bourbon Street in New Orleans French Quarter with colorful buildings balconies and nightlife atmosphere in historic city center
New Orleans: Age-less Beauty
While the golden riches of New Spain captivated the attention of early explorers, the dawn of 1682 turned all eyes toward the Gulf as France, England, and Spain set out... Read more...
Rainbow Sno-Ball medley
Why Does New Orleans Love Sno-Balls?
Describing a sno-ball is tricky. Most of the country visualizes a snow cone, chunky ice in a paper cone drizzled with rainbow colored syrup. But for all those who aren’t... Read more...
New Orleans Staple Gumbo
Gumbo vs Jambalaya: What's Better?
Bubbling away in cast iron pots over an outdoor hardwood fire, the multi-cultural dishes of gumbo and jambalaya were an affordable and satisfying way to nourish a gathering of neighbors,... Read more...
Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing live in New Orleans with musicians playing brass instruments in historic jazz venue
Preservation Hall: Where Art & Jazz Meet
In a city whose culture is founded on art and music, nothing represents the collision of these two worlds better than Preservation Hall.  It has a history that epitomizes New... Read more...
World War II Higgins boat landing craft unloading soldiers onto beach during amphibious assault in New Orleans designed LCVP vessel
The Boat that Saved Humanity
New Orleans is no-doubt a city of culture, one that offers art and music galore, but one of its greatest contributions to global history is memorialized in the depths of... Read more...
colorful shotgun house in New Orleans featuring vibrant facade decorative trim and traditional narrow architectural design
On the Straight and Narrow
History of the Shotgun Home   They line the streets like long narrow cracker boxes tipped on their sides, brightly colored, some with gingerbread trim others with well used front... Read more...
Pimm’s Cup cocktail with strawberries cucumber and mint served in mason jars representing refreshing New Orleans summer drink
A Sip of Summer
History of the Pimm's Cup   With the first days of April upon us, the temperatures are quickly rising, threatening the upcoming summer heat that New Orleans is famous for. ... Read more...
Vieux Carre cocktail in rocks glass with lemon twist garnish representing classic New Orleans French Quarter drink
The Carousel Cocktail: History of the Vieux Carre
The Drink that Spins: The Vieux Carre Cocktail   If you’re looking for a strong drink, nowhere can serve one quite like the Big Easy.  From rum-loaded Hurricanes to the... Read more...
colorful carnival dancer in feathered costume performing samba at Brazilian Carnival parade with vibrant festival atmosphere
Carnival Traditions Around the World: Part 2
Carnival Around the World   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil              Though it now boasts one of the most vibrant Mardi Gras parties in the world, Brazil did not always... Read more...
people in elaborate Venetian masks and costumes at Venice Carnival in Italy showcasing traditional masquerade celebration
Carnival Traditions Around the World: Part 1
Carnival Traditions Around the World: Part 1   While perhaps the epicenter, New Orleans is by no means the only place in the world to celebrate Mardi Gras.  We are... Read more...