458. Matt Haines. "The Big Book of King Cake."

<div> 458. We <a href="http://archive.org/download/458-matt-haines-king-cake_202202/458--Matt_Haines--King_Cake.mp3" target="_blank">chat</a> with Matt Haines author of <a href="https://www.matthaineswrites.com/thebigbookofkingcake"><i>The Big Book of King Cake</i></a>. Finally, a book about king cake! "'I once ate more than eighty king cakes in a single Carnival,' author Matt Haines proudly remembers, demonstrating his dedication to this delicious Mardi Gras tradition. 'So you can imagine how amazed I was to learn there has never been a coffee table book dedicated to king cakes!'<i><a name='more'></a> The Big Book of King Cake</i>&nbsp;changes that with beautiful photography of more than one hundred and fifty unique king cakes, as well as stories from the diverse and talented bakers who make them."<ol type="a"><li>This week in Louisiana history. February 26, 1961. Common Street Cemetery (Lake Charles) established. </li><li>This week in New Orleans history. Carnival Day was celebrated on February 26 in 1952, 1963, and 1974.<br /> </li><li>This week in Louisiana.<br /> Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade<br /> FEBRUARY 27, 2022<br /> 2:00pm - 1:34am<br /> View <a href="https://www.louisianatravel.com/events/events/krewe-highland-mardi-gras-parade">Website</a><br /> Highland and Gilbert<br /> Shreveport La 71104<br /> One of Shreveport-Bossier's most unique Carnival season events, the Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade, will roll at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February. 27. The parade is known for its unpredictable "throws" - including Moon Pies, grilled hot dogs, and packaged ramen noodles - as well as marching units, do-it-yourself floats and more. The parade begins at the intersection of Gregg Avenue and Gilbert Drive and follows a circular route through the historic Highland neighborhood. For a complete guide to upcoming Mardi Gras parades and