South Louisiana is a place still ruled by seasons.  Crawfish season is happening now.  So is oyster season.  Satsuma season is over so we have to wait until next Fall for those beautiful citrus trees to yield their harvest.  Blackberries are only a few months away.  All of these seasons follow the same pattern: A love affair with the food in which we gorge until full.  Having more than enough and wishing the season was over.  Thankfulness for what we had followed by anticipation for the next season’s harvest.

We’re in the middle of a different sort of season right now.  It’s ruled by the sun and moon just like all the others but it isn’t as subject to the elements: King Cake season.

For a few months we allow ourselves to feast on these creations.  We know the subtle dread of finding a baby in our slice and the joy of picking on the person who got it when it isn't us.  This oval of bread, icing, and sugar is an encapsulation of our culture.  One the surface it is a small thing but it is loaded with a lifetime of stories.  It’s linked to parades and chasing chickens.  It’s a representation of this season of glorious light and celebration followed by an overshadowed season of contemplation and withholding. 

We can worry about Lent later, though.  Right now it’s time to enjoy the bounty and excess of King Cake season.

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We’ve got King Cakes every day of the week and we’ve got a couple of new varieties we’d love for you to try!  You can view all of our available types here.