In recent decades, greater Baton Rouge has put its own stamp on the Carnival confection. Here are 35+ unique versions to try this season, from sweet to savory and traditional to modern. When did king cakes arrive in Baton Rouge? Tracing the roots of our tasty take on the centuries-old pastry Fruit-filled king cakes continue to level up Sourdough king cake, anyone? Local bakeries like St. Bruno are…
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Fragrance samples spilling out of fashion magazines and bottles clouding up department stores have long sought to lure consumers sniffing out a signature scent. But perfume layering, a trend that has blown up in the past few years, is changing the market. The idea is to spritz fragrances over each other for a custom scent. Publications like Vogue have outlined how to try it, while brands like Nest and Jo…
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Dig into bites from local food trucks Cuban food, wings, lemonade and seafood—try it all in one place at Perkins Rowe's Food Truck Round-Up this Friday, Feb. 7. Save your appetite to sample everything from international cuisine to sugary-sweet desserts. Read a feature on the recurring event from the 225 archives. The Food Truck Round-Up runs from 6-8 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Perkins Rowe is…
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Most Baton Rougeans know a thing or two about New Orleans, but this weekend is a great time to visit with fresh eyes. Like a city preparing for the Olympics, the Big Easy has pulled out all the stops for Super Bowl LIX, shining up its image and offering plenty of opportunities to soak up Louisiana’s unique culture. Even if you don’t have tickets to the big game, there’s a…
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