In Defense of Fruitcake
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 4th Dec 2013
You either love it or hate it. Maybe you’ve never really given it a
fair shake and deemed it unsavory based on hearsay alone. Or perhaps
you’ve actually tired it but due to preconceive
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Three Cheers for the Vol-au-vent!
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 12th Nov 2013
We love
pattie shells anytime, but especially during the holidays (and yes, we
spell it pattie, instead of patty…it’s NOLA, linguistics are fluid and
we make our own rules). Also kno
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Send Us Your Favorite Fall Pie Recipe
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 22nd Aug 2013
Fall means football, tailgating, and cooler weather (eventually,
right?). And if you’re a foodie, it also calls for a change in menu.
Personally, it is hands down my favorite time of y
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The Question About Filling
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 6th Aug 2013
There’s one popular inquiry we get without exception, especially during
carnival time when upwards of 50,000 King Cakes are headed out the door
depending on the length of the season. Fo
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Icing: Anyway You Like It!
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 17th Jul 2013
There’s one in every celebrating crowd. As the cake is about to be
cut, they lay claim to the piece with the most icing via proclamation. I
am that person. End piece please! If said
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Our Top Five Picks – Norman Love Chocolates
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 18th Jun 2013
Norman Love Chocolates
sure are easy on the eyes y’all. Each truly is “artistry in chocolate”
just as this exclusive Florida based company boasts. In fact, I’ve
been admiring them,
mostl
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Hosting An Exceptional Get Together: Part 2
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 22nd May 2013
You paid attention to all the details and as your shindig begins to
wind down and it becomes apparent you’ve got a hit on your hands, you
are about to pull off one final exceptional move
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Hosting an Exceptional Get Together: Part 1
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 2nd May 2013
My house is definitely not the biggest on the block, nor is it the most remarkable. In fact, more than a few remodeling projects stand before me. But my parties are rarely forgotten and I’ll tell yo
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Hostess Gift Required
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 23rd Apr 2013
The host or hostess gift should never be overlooked. A tradition of days gone by? Not if your mama raised you right!Regardless of the occasion, nothing says “thank you for opening your
home to us
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Springtime Sweets
Posted by Haydel's Bakery on 10th Apr 2013
What comes to mind when you think about Springtime in New Orleans?
Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, Strawberry Fest (or any of the various
fests celebrating something nearly every weeken
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