Mardi Gras and the King Cake
here's some history of the King Cake from Marguerite's Cakes
"Mardi Gras season begins on January 6 of each year and ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent. One of the wonderful traditions of Mardi Gras, and probably the most delicious, is the King Cake.
On the Christian calendar, the 12th day after Christmas is celebrated as the date that the gift-bearing Magi visited the baby Jesus. This day, January 6, is known by several names, including "Epiphany", "Twelfth Night" or "Kings Day". The celebration of this event has evolved over the centuries, with each culture adding its own unique rituals. The New Orleans tradition, borrowing heavily from European influences, is believed to have begun in the 1870's. As part of this celebration, it is now traditional to bake a cake in honor of the three kings - The King Cake. King Cakes are oval shaped to symbolize the unity of faiths. Each cake is decorated in the traditional Mardi Gras colors - purple representing justice, green representing faith and gold representing power. A small baby, symbolizing the baby Jesus is traditionally hidden inside each King Cake."
Traditional King Cake
Enjoy one of the most popular pastries of the Mardi Gras season from Marguerite's Cakes. This braided Danish pastry is laced with cinnamon and baked to perfection, then iced in the Mardi Gras colors of purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power). Each cake includes a tiny plastic baby that can be inserted in the cake before serving. Tradition has it that the person who receives the baby in his/her piece of cake must buy the next king cake or host the next party. Shipment includes Mardi Gras plastic cup, beads, history of king cake, Community® 12oz Cafe Special® coffee and magnet. Serves approximately 12 people.
King Cake price includes Next Day Air to your home or office in the contiguous U.S. We are unable to ship to Alaska, Hawaii or Internationally. King Cakes are shipped Monday through Thursday. Orders must be placed by 1:00 p.m. in order for King Cakes to be shipped the next day.
King Cakes, Carnivale Cake ground coffee and Mardi Gras travel mugs are also available at all 29 CC’s Community Coffee House® locations at the following prices: plain, $16.95; cream cheese, $20.95 and praline, $23.95. King Cake slices are available at all coffee houses and kiosks for $2.25-$2.75.
These items and more are also available for purchase on the Community Coffee Facebook Page under the ‘Mardi Gras’ tab
Community Coffee Company has sold the finest fresh-roasted premium coffee in Louisiana since Henry Norman “Cap” Saurage began selling coffee out of his country store in 1919. Today, Community® coffee can be found in grocery and convenience stores, offices, hotels and some of the best restaurants throughout the South. It is also served daily at CC’s Community Coffee House® locations in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans, and is available worldwide through CommunityCoffee.com. Community Coffee Company is the largest family owned and operated retail coffee brand in America.
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Community Coffee has teamed up with Marguerite's Cakes in Slidell, Louisiana and have come up with some great yummy gift choices for your Mardi Gras Celebration.
Mardi Gras Gift Set ($12.95) – This set includes a 12 oz. bag of Carnivale Cake ground coffee and Community Coffee Company’s Mardi Gras travel tumbler. Mardi Gras beads complete the package.
Mardi Gras Travel Tumbler ($6.95) - Celebrate Mardi Gras year round with this fun and festive tumbler. This premium tumbler holds 16 ounces, features a sleek design and swivel lid and is microwavable. What better way to enjoy your Community® coffee or tea on the go! To keep your tumbler looking its best, we recommend hand-washing. Please note that this product is not spill-proof.
New Orleans Gift Set ($12.95) - Celebrate the rich history and culture of the Crescent City with our New Orleans gift set. Included is our exquisite Fleur-De-Lis premium tumbler and a 12 oz. package of our Crescent City Blend® whole bean coffee. A spirited New Orleans gourmet coffee blend of good times and great flavor - as interesting as the French Quarter itself! This full-bodied, medium-dark roast coffee is lively and rich. It is a tribute to the rich, bold coffee served in New Orleans.
Marguerite's Traditional King Cake ($55.95 including shipping) -- This braided sweet roll dough pastry is laced with cinnamon and baked to perfection, then iced in the Mardi Gras colors of purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power). Each cake includes a tiny plastic baby that is inserted before shipping. Tradition has it that the person who receives the baby in his/her piece of cake must buy the next king cake or host the next party. It serves about 12 people. The gift set includes a free 12 oz. bag of Community Café Special®, a medium-dark blend that is served in the finest New Orleans restaurants and is the perfect complement to King Cake. (Beads and commemorative 2010 Mardi Gras cup are also included)
Marguerite's Cream Cheese King Cake ($62.95 including shipping) – This is the same great taste as a traditional King Cake filled with cream cheese. It also includes a free 12 oz. bag of Community Café Special®.
Marguerite's Cajun Praline King Cake ($65.95 including shipping) -- This delicious King Cake filled with cream cheese and toasted pecans, is smothered in sweet creamy caramel and pecan praline icing. It also includes a free 12 oz. bag of Community Café Special®.
Carnivale Cake – \($7.99) This medium roasted Central American flavored coffee has a perfectly balanced blend of vanilla and cinnamon. Enjoy the flavor of Mardi Gras in every cup. [12 oz. bag]
Mardi Gras Travel Tumbler ($6.95) - Celebrate Mardi Gras year round with this fun and festive tumbler. This premium tumbler holds 16 ounces, features a sleek design and swivel lid and is microwavable. What better way to enjoy your Community® coffee or tea on the go! To keep your tumbler looking its best, we recommend hand-washing. Please note that this product is not spill-proof.
New Orleans Gift Set ($12.95) - Celebrate the rich history and culture of the Crescent City with our New Orleans gift set. Included is our exquisite Fleur-De-Lis premium tumbler and a 12 oz. package of our Crescent City Blend® whole bean coffee. A spirited New Orleans gourmet coffee blend of good times and great flavor - as interesting as the French Quarter itself! This full-bodied, medium-dark roast coffee is lively and rich. It is a tribute to the rich, bold coffee served in New Orleans.
Marguerite's Traditional King Cake ($55.95 including shipping) -- This braided sweet roll dough pastry is laced with cinnamon and baked to perfection, then iced in the Mardi Gras colors of purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power). Each cake includes a tiny plastic baby that is inserted before shipping. Tradition has it that the person who receives the baby in his/her piece of cake must buy the next king cake or host the next party. It serves about 12 people. The gift set includes a free 12 oz. bag of Community Café Special®, a medium-dark blend that is served in the finest New Orleans restaurants and is the perfect complement to King Cake. (Beads and commemorative 2010 Mardi Gras cup are also included)
Marguerite's Cream Cheese King Cake ($62.95 including shipping) – This is the same great taste as a traditional King Cake filled with cream cheese. It also includes a free 12 oz. bag of Community Café Special®.
Marguerite's Cajun Praline King Cake ($65.95 including shipping) -- This delicious King Cake filled with cream cheese and toasted pecans, is smothered in sweet creamy caramel and pecan praline icing. It also includes a free 12 oz. bag of Community Café Special®.
Carnivale Cake – \($7.99) This medium roasted Central American flavored coffee has a perfectly balanced blend of vanilla and cinnamon. Enjoy the flavor of Mardi Gras in every cup. [12 oz. bag]
Mardi Gras is something my husband and I have wanted to experience for years, but I know this is as close as we will ever come. Community Coffee sent me the Marguerite's Traditional King Cake to enjoy with my family. The kids had fun waiting to see who would get the baby, my husband got it, which brought pouts on the faces of all the kids until they understood and realized Grandpa had to bring the next King Cake to a Mardi Gras party.
The cake was Delicious, but I found the icing to be too sweet for my liking. Enjoying of cup of Community Coffee with the cake washed the sweetness right down, very enjoyable.
Disclosure: I was provided with a complimentary sample of this product to do a review. My opinions are always my own, your experience or opinion may be different. Please see my full Disclosure Policy at the bottom of my blog. If I didn't like it, I would tell you!
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