Last evening, January 6, King's Day, we enjoyed the first King Cake of the season. In the Gulf south, we often take down the Christmas tree on this date, have the cake, and celebrate the beginning of the carnival season or Mardi Gras. King Cake parties are given, the little plastic baby is hidden in the cake, and whoever "gets the baby" must host the next party or treat to the next cake. It is popular in offices, etc. throughout the region. All of this will culminate on Good Friday with the start of Lent. King Cakes were originally very simply made of twisted dough with colored sugar sprinkled on top, but have now grown into gourmet delights stuffed with cream cheeses and fruit fillings. Last evening ours was filled with apple.
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