Bakery Blog

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 unspeakable... 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 celebrate this... 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 but... Read more...
olorful 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 incredible... 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 of... 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 a... Read more...