King Cake

King Cake
History of Mardi Gras King Cakes
by
Adele Bienvenu Tiblier
It's seldom you find food with such a deep history as a King Cake. This fabulous cinnamon roll-like cake gets its name from the biblical kings that came to honor Christ on Epiphany (The twelfth day after Christmas).
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id=3539997 - Jan 07, 2010
Mardi Gras King Cake - The Royal Tradition of the King Cake Continues
by
Dianna Eure Smith
King Cakes are as deeply entwined with the traditions of New Orleans and Mardi Gras as parades, Bourbon Street, and jambalaya. The city of New Orleans is the proud host of the popular Mardi Gras Festival, and celebrants consider a Mardi Gras King Cake a necessity.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Mardi-Gras-King-Cake---The-Royal-Tradition-of-the-King-Cake-Continues
id=1978025 - Feb 10, 2009
What is a King Cake and What Started This Tradition?
by
Beryl Stokes
The King Cake has it's origin in France at around the 12th century. In these early times, the Europeans would celebrate the coming of the three wise men to visit the baby Jesus. This celebration would start twelve days after Christmas and it was called the Feast of Epiphany, King's Day or Twelfth Night.
http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-a-King-Cake-and-What-Started-This-Tradition?
id=1648949 - Nov 04, 2008
Celebrate Mardi Gras With Your Own King Cakes
by
Chris Rawstern
Mardi Gras is coming up and King Cakes are found everywhere around New Orleans at this time of year. King Cakes are ring shaped coffee cakes, decorated in the Mardi Gras colors of green, gold and purple and containing a tiny plastic baby.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Celebrate-Mardi-Gras-With-Your-Own-King-Cakes
id=7490188 - Feb 01, 2013
The Many Different Types of King Cakes
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Adele Bienvenu Tiblier
Of course New Orleans King Cakes are delicious and tasty, but everyone has a favorite one. You can choose between traditional cinnamon, filled, holiday cakes, special occasion cakes, and so many others.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Many-Different-Types-of-King-Cakes
id=3604971 - Jan 19, 2010
King Cake Diet
by
Jennifer Hughs
Yesterday was Fat Tuesday the start of Mardi Gras traditions. The King Cake has become synonymous with Mardi Gras. King Cake is eaten on the 40 days leading up to Mardi Gras, needless to say the calorie laden cake can and will pack on a few pounds for those who indulge heartily in its consumption. How to take off the pounds - read on.
http://ezinearticles.com/?King-Cake-Diet
id=3778859 - Feb 17, 2010
3 Reasons to Send King Cakes to Your Clients
Customers This Year
by
Adele Bienvenu Tiblier
Looking for great corporate gifts to send? Louisiana companies connect with their out of town and global clients year after year in a way unlike any other place can. Sending king cakes as corporate gifts lets you use the fun and excitement of New Orleans flavor to resonate with your clients. You can ride the iconic wave of the New Orleans food industry while creating an unbelievable return on your investment.
http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Reasons-to-Send-King-Cakes-to-Your-Clients-and-Customers-This-Year
id=3532605 - Jan 06, 2010
Mardi Gras King Cakes Taste As Good As They Look
by
Ronnie W Tanner
Because the celebration of Mardi Gras dates back to 1703 for the city of Mobile, one can image that many traditions have sprang up in that time period. Along with the many social functions that are hosted around this time, one custom is central to any gathering associated with the holiday - the King cake.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Mardi-Gras-King-Cakes-Taste-As-Good-As-They-Look
id=2488838 - Jun 17, 2009
Fast and Easy Ways to Make Money Just by Baking Some Cake
by
Perry Webbing
Surely right now you are thinking this is crazy, that you can't possibly make money just by baking some cake. It's actually true though; there are several ways to make money by making cakes and cupcakes.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Fast-and-Easy-Ways-to-Make-Money-Just-by-Baking-Some-Cake
id=1805472 - Dec 19, 2008
Christmas Foods - Why is Fruit Cake So Popular?
by
Barbara Dearing
Who hasn't tasted a fruitcake? They are visible at every checkout counter at every store, and are prominently featured in every holiday gift catalog. The requisite fruitcake is tucked in the corner of every holiday dessert buffet and makes an appearance at every holiday office party. It is impossible to pass the holidays without giving or receiving this Christmas staple. But what makes the hearty sweet cake so popular?
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