The rose queen cake from La Vie En Rose is truly a thing of beauty, one that reflects the majestic side of Mardi Gras, the effort and artistry people put into the celebration to make it extra special.

Every day from now until Mardi Gras, we're featuring a different king cake during Good Morning New Orleans. Lincoln Heights' newest neighborhood watch force consists of masked men with rifles on street corners. People are reporting they're stopping cars and vetting passersby.

The oval or ring-shaped sweet yeast bread is typically decorated with vibrant purple, green, and gold sugar or icing.

So it goes that a king cake that dispenses altogether even with the traditional ring shape landed on my list. The king cakes at Bae's Bakery (731 Lafayette St., Gretna) are not circular, but elongated, like a king cake bar or loaf. It’s also simply delicious.

When you start seeing King Cakes, jester masks, colorful beads and Cajun-inspired dishes, it must be Mardi Gras. Where to celebrate in Louisville.

When you drop in to this Louisiana drive in, you better buckle up for a trip that takes you halfway to Heaven.

King Cakes on a Stick are quick and easy to make using store-bought refrigerated cinnamon rolls enhanced with more cinnamon sugar.