A slice of king cake paired with a coffee drink from Ayu Bakehouse Some small bakeries like Ayu Bakehouse were fortunate enough to have employees who lived within walking distance of the shop and ...

“It was huge for us.” Ayu’s king cake became an instant sensation, catapulting the bakery’s reputation in New Orleans. Last year, it even earned a nod from a local news outlet when readers ...

“Pandan is cake flavor in plant form!” says Kelly Jacques, co-owner and chef at Ayu Bakehouse in New Orleans. “The sweet, vanilla aroma draws you in and feels familiar, while the grassy ...