King cake in The New York Times
 

http://www.bestofneworleans.com/imag...wighthenry.jpg Julia Moskin of The New York Times took New Orleans' king cake tradition to the world this morning. Some lovely quotes in there, including a few from Buttermilk Drop Bakery king (and Beasts of the Southern Wild star) Dwight Henry:


<blockquote>Most important, each king cake conceals a bite-size figurine, usually of a baby that traditionally represents Jesus.? [ Read more ]

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