There’s a VHS that my mom used to pop into the VCR when she was feeling nostalgic. The video contained wobbly footage of my second birthday party, where I—a blonde, curly-haired, chubby ...

King cake indoctrination starts early ... Three bites in, she started singing “Happy Birthday,” so it clearly tasted like cake to her. Where: Bywater Bakery, 3624 Dauphine St. Cost: $6. ...