Dive into the delicious world of beignets: From Parisian Pastries to New Orleans delights, uncover the origins and unique dough of these irresistible treats!
Watching yesterday’s special City Council meeting on crime was very painful. It put a spotlight on the fear, frustration and anger of thousands of New Orleanians who recognize that the city has probably never been so unsafe. Voters also realize that New Orleans political, business, civic and grassroots leaders are not working together as a […]
With two unexpected deaths in less than a week and an ongoing staffing crisis that in her own words has “destabilized” the Orleans Justice Center, Sheriff Susan Hutson must have quickly realized that her honeymoon was ending sooner than expected. All new sheriffs get tested by their deputies and inmates (let’s not be […]
Are These the Best Donuts in Louisiana? New Poll Says Yes
If you need something to take your mind off the freezing temperatures and the fact that we totally missed Mardi Gras this year, then talking about donuts should do the trick. And like gumbo, jambalaya, and king cake, everyone in Louisiana has a favorite, and usually a different opinion on what s best .
Every year Food & Wine magazine comes out with various polls about delicious foods around the United States, and their February issue is devoted to who has the best donuts in each state. This is bound to be a hotly contested subject here in the Bayou State, almost as much as if you spell it donut or doughnut . And everyone knows that our unofficial state donut is actually called a beignet .