NEW ORLEANS — The wait is almost over. In just hours, it will finally be acceptable to take your first bite of king cake this year as Carnival season officially begins. Lines will start forming early ...

Roll out half the pastry on a lightly floured worktop until slightly thinner than a pound coin. Cut out a round about 24cm in diameter. Set on the lined baking sheet and cover with clingfilm. Roll out ...

One of the magical Carnival moments occurs at the ball of the Twelfth Night Revelers when a white-gowned young woman opens a tiny cake box and discovers the golden bean. Moments later, she is tapped ...

In Christian tradition, Twelfth Night commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus twelve days after his birth, and the Twelfth cake or King cake is prepared to celebrate this day. Mel ...