PrintHere we are – T-minus 3 days until Mardi Gras, or a day Kate and I like to call Fat Tuesday. So I bring  you one of the traditions associated with this festival of pancakes (yes, yes, I know – that’s really not what it’s about). The King Cake (also known as the King’s Cake or Three Kings’ Cake) is typically an oval-shaped pastry-type cake, iced with a glaze and sprinkled with the colors of Mardi Gra – primarily purple and gold. But this is Mardi Gras we’re talking about here, so I’m sure any color scheme would work.  You can read all about the history of the cake here. But for my intents and purposes, here’s the bottom line: There’s a plastic baby Jesus that’s typically hidden within this annually-eaten desert. … Read entire article »