The Haydel's Bakery strawberry king cake was a journey of multiple flavors throughout each layer. I've had many king cakes growing up taking French class, but this was my first New Orleans-style king cake since moving from Atlanta and several locals and colleagues recommended Haydel's.

An Arabi woman decided to get very creative during this week's snowstorm. She created a king cake made out of snow!

The king cakes are made with a three-strand braided dough that is filled with a cinnamon sugar and honey glaze that's whipped with butter.

King Cake Drive-Thru founders Mike Graves and Tiffany Langlinais bring New Orleans' best king cakes to Houston for a two-day sale for Mardi Gras in 2025.

Tom Kha shrimp dumplings are on the menu at Chow Yum, 2363 Hollydale Ave., Baton Rouge. The dumplings are offered steamed or fried in a spicy coconut broth, loaded with mushrooms, pickled peppers and fresh herbs.

The fresh king cakes were supposed to arrive in D.C. earlier this week, but Haydel had to cancel orders as their bakery was snowed in and the airport was closed for several days.