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Bakeries bring Mardi Gras flavor to southwest Virginia
Our Daily Bread and Evie’s Bistro and Bakery baking traditional king cakes
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Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is Feb. 16. Traveling further south to places like New Orleans to celebrate isn’t ideal because of the pandemic, but local bakeries are bringing the fun to you.
King cakes originated in France and are a delicacy during carnival season. This year the season is Jan. 6th to Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16th.
As a French café and bakery with multiple locations throughout the region, Our Daily Bread in Blacksburg has been baking king cakes all season long. They top it with sprinkles with the traditional colors: green, gold and purple. Then they add beads and a mask to finish the perfect package.