It s Carnival season in New Orleans and that means lines are long outside local bakeries and the pace inside is brisk as workers strive to meet customer demand for king cakes — those brightly colored seasonal pastries that have exploded in popularity over the years.
NEW ORLEANS — It’s Carnival season in New Orleans and that means lines are long outside local bakeries and the pace inside is brisk as workers strive to meet customer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) It s Carnival season in New Orleans and that means lines are long outside local bakeries and the pace inside is brisk as workers strive to meet customer demand for king cakes those brightly colored seasonal pastries that have exploded in popularity over the years.
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The seasonal sweet has exploded in popularity over the years. One New Orleans bakery owner said king cake sales account for an estimated half of his business.