Mardi Gras is almost here, and you need Cajun food to celebrate. We’re talking jambalaya, gumbo, Hurricanes and shrimp boil — and don’t forget the King Cake.
Crawfish by the pound is often a staple of Mardi Gras menus but may be hard to find again this year. The harvest in Louisiana has been delayed by weather.
The King Cake is a special treat shared before and on Fat Tuesday. And if you get the baby in your piece, tradition says you bring the next cake. So you’ll need to know bakeries that have it…