“Everybody wants to get a coconut,” she said. “It is very much so one of the most sought-after Mardi Gras souvenirs.” Mardi Gras is not complete without a sugary, sweet and colorful king cak ...

Of all the gifts thrown at the New Orleans parades ... But cookbooks are something new, according to Arthur Hardy, the founder of the Mardi Gras Guide, now in its 49th annual edition.

“Everybody wants to get a coconut,” she said. “It is very much so one of the most sought-after Mardi Gras souvenirs.” Mardi Gras is not complete without a sugary, sweet and colorful king cak ...

“Everybody wants to get a coconut,” she said. “It is very much so one of the most sought-after Mardi Gras souvenirs.” Over time, the king cake has taken many forms. The classic French ...