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

458. We chat with Matt Haines author of The Big Book of King Cake. 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!' The Big Book of King Cake 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."

1. This week in Louisiana history. February 26, 1961. Common Street Cemetery (Lake Charles) established.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Carnival Day was celebrated on February 26 in 1952, 1963, and 1974.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade
   FEBRUARY 27, 2022
   2:00pm - 1:34am
   View Website
   Highland and Gilbert
   Shreveport La 71104
   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 events in Shreveport, visit www.ShreveportMardiGras.com.
   Amenities: Family Friendly, Free Admission, Parking, Free Parking, Street Parking.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Treme Brass Band at the dba. "Big Chief" & "Go to the Mardi Gras."

Listen on iTunes.
Listen on Google Play.
Listen on Google Podcasts.
Listen on Spotify.
Listen on Stitcher.
Listen on TuneIn.
The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.
Like us on Facebook.