The Sweetness Of New Orleans

New Orleans has always been known for it's amazing mix of Cajun and Creole cuisine.The city rocks,and bubbles with theism,ells of blackened fish and fried chicken.What most people don't know is that this true American gem has a sweet side.Yup,Narleans has some of the best cakes and sweets in the United States.There are some delicious treats coming out of The Big Easy. The city's sweet side was the main article in today's New York Times Dining section.Julia Moskinhad the awesome task of reporting about some. Of the city's sweet history as well as sampling cakes and other treats.It was more than fate that made the city a sweet city.Many sugar plantations were located right outside New Orleans and the sugar was then shipped from there to the world.This probably led to the world's first candy sellers, the pralinieres, women who stood on street corners, selling pralines, a creamy mix of pecans and brown sugar. Later immigrants, such, as the Sicilians brought the cool treats of gelatonand granita which led to the city's passion for shaved ice. New Orleans is primarily known as for it's King Cake , a buttery ,flaky layer cake decorated with the Mardi Gras colors of gold, green and purple.It is sold between Epiphany and Mardi Gras and has a baby doll, representing the baby Jesus hidden inside. the one who finds the figure has to buy the next King cake. there is also the doberge cake, another sweet layered confection first created in the 1930's. This is filled with a creamy custard and has an icing.of course The city is known for beignets, those fluffy dough balls fried and then Dusted with powdered sugar. New Orleans has always been known as a culinary town. Now, it's also known as a sweet city, thanks to it's sweet treats. it is full of goodness and sugar.