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NOCCA Culinary Students Launch 2026 King Cake Program with New Creations from Emeril Lagasse and Frank Brigtsen

December 2, 2025

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The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) is ushering in Carnival season with the return of its annual king cake program, and this year’s lineup comes with star-powered collaborations. The 2026 collection introduces two new chef-driven creations — Chef Emeril Lagasse’s Banana Cream Pie King Cake and Chef Frank Brigtsen’s Strawberry Tres Leches King […]

All Things Beignet! The History of Beignets and Café Du Monde Along With Today’s Variations and Celebrations

April 18, 2025

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From Powdered Sugar Tradition to Culinary Reinvention Few foods are as synonymous with New Orleans as the beignet. The pillowy squares of fried dough, generously topped with powdered sugar, are more than a sweet treat — they’re a cultural emblem, a ritual, and a rite of passage for tourists and locals alike. But while the […]

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NOCCA Culinary Students Launch 2026 King Cake Program with New Creations from Emeril Lagasse and Frank Brigtsen

All Things Beignet! The History of Beignets and Café Du Monde Along With Today’s Variations and Celebrations