Almond Crunch King Cake from Doughlicious

Doughlicious Donuts in Hammond has about a million five star reviews online. They are known for their inventive donuts, but also for their world-class customer service. It’s only natural that they would jump into the king cake game with some of their own creations. Now, full warning here: donut king…




How to Host a King Cake Party

Just imagine: a spread of king cakes from all your favorite places, sliced and waiting to be enjoyed. Your closest friends and family mingle, laughing, occasionally dancing, and, of course, eating. The distinct horns of “Mardi Gras Mambo” occasionally cut through the chatter, while the littlest guests play parade in…



Northshore Parade Schedule

January 7th King’s Day Parade and Party. 2PM. Mandeville Lakefront. Event features the Mandeville Milkshakers. Celebration afterwards at the Mandeville Trailhead. For more information about this parade, please see the event page. St. John’s Fools of Misrule. 6PM. A Twelfth Night Marching Club they march in the streets of downtown…


Northshore King Cake Guide

Editor’s Note: this post is updated for 2023. Most of the time I’ve been able to confirm that the information is correct, but please call in advance before you get in your car and drive somewhere. King Cake Season is a little wild and sometimes items won’t be available every…


Can We Talk About Mandeville’s New Target?

Mandeville Target. Boy, did it open to some harsh criticism. I’m usually not one to write about controversial topics, but I’m going to tackle this one in hopes of raising awareness and maybe offer a little perspective. Why? Because I absolutely adore our new white and red beacon of retail…