Bakery Blog

colorful New Orleans shotgun house with vibrant paint and decorative trim representing historic residential architecture
Krewe of Muses History
The Sisters of Mardi Gras   Mardi Gras is a time of color and charisma, where people of every type take to the New Orleans streets to celebrate.  It’s an... Read more...
Hurricane cocktail in signature glass with orange garnish representing iconic New Orleans rum drink created at Pat O’Brien’s
Christmas Hurricane at Pat O'Briens
The History of Hurricane Cocktails   Of the seemingly infinite number of New Orleans cocktails, the Hurricane is perhaps the one that represents our city’s ability to adapt best.  Born... Read more...
illustration of pirate Jean Lafitte in traditional attire representing famous New Orleans privateer and War of 1812 figure
The Feats of Lafitte: History of Jean Lafitte
Jean Lafitte: The Most Interesting Man from New Orleans Jean Lafitte: we know him as the pirate hero of New Orleans, others know him as the most successful smuggler in... Read more...
Portrait of Marie Laveau
I Put a Spell On You: Marie Laveau
The Voodoo Queen: Marie Laveau With Halloween around the corner, there are few better places in the world to celebrate than the hallowed and haunted streets of New Orleans.  Home... Read more...
cake pulls
Charmed: History of Cake Pulls
Cake Pulls Down here in New Orleans we have an odd tendency to put inedible trinkets into our food. Not only do we put plastic babies in our king cakes... Read more...
New Orleans second line parade with jazz band and participants dancing with umbrellas celebrating African American cultural tradition
Jump In The Line: History of Second Lines
It's Time to Second Line Whether a visitor or a local, it’s all but impossible to spend time in New Orleans without encountering a second line.  Their bright, brassy set... Read more...
bartenders preparing Ramos Gin Fizz at historic New Orleans bar with multiple shakers and classic cocktail setup
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The History of the Ramos Gin Fizz
Groom's Cakes   What’s the quickest way to start your evening off with a sizzle? Why, with a Ramos Gin Fizz!  Here in New Orleans, the Ramos Gin Fizz is... Read more...
The French Market doughnut lives on in New Orleans culture.
Powdered Sugar Pillows: The History of the Beignet
Beignet’s with their perfect cafe au lait pair.   We New Orleanians are often asked, what’s all this beignet business?  We send visitors home with carefully packaged beignet mix souvenirs,... Read more...
fleur de lis iron fence design in New Orleans symbolizing French heritage and Catholic tradition
Fleur-De-Lis: How It Came to Be
France, Florence, or Catholicism: Where Did the New Orleanian Fleur-de-Lis Come From? The fleur-de-lis makes its mark across New Orleans.   It's no secret that New Orleans is rife with... Read more...
Peychaud uses his creation to make New Orlean’s first cocktail.
A Drink to Cure All Ails : the History of the Sazerac
  Born and bred in the Big Easy, the Sazerac is a cornerstone of drinking culture in the South. So much so, that it is often said to be the... Read more...