Cheryl Dent-history

Most of us associate scones with a traditional English Tea, but these delicious treats originally hail from Scotland. They were born as Scottish 'quick' bread in the 1500s. According to many historians, Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, ordered tea and some sweet breads one afternoon, and was so delighted by this tea and it's accompanying baked treats, including scones, that it became a tradition thereafter in England.

King Cake is a coffee cake-style pastry that is recognized as a symbol of Mardi Gras. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Europe, and this tradition was delivered by settlers to The Big Easy in the 1870's.Typically the cake is decora...