Flavor of the Big East to North Wales Area Library
Schedule
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
233 S Swartley St, North Wales, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19454 | North Wales, PA
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🎷 Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Calling All Crescent City Cooks! 🎺
Get ready to bring the flavor of the Big Easy to North Wales! As part of our immersive Rhythms of Resilience: The Music History of NOLA"event on February 13th, we're hosting an epic culinary showdown—and we want YOU to show off your baking skills!
Whether you're a master of the brioche or a wizard with chicory, we have TWO delicious categories for you to enter:
👑 The King of Cakes Challenge
This is all about the traditional Mardi Gras centerpiece! We're looking for your best version of the classic King Cake—that iconic oval-shaped brioche pastry that reigns supreme during Carnival season.
What makes a King Cake? Think rich, cinnamon-swirled dough (or your own creative filling!), topped with a sweet glaze and decorated in the festive colors of Mardi Gras: purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power). Don't forget—tradition says a tiny baby (or trinket) is hidden inside for one lucky guest to find!
Whether you stick to the traditional cinnamon-filled brioche or get wild with modern fillings like cream cheese, praline, or even strawberry, your entry must capture the spirit of Carnival with those iconic purple, green, and gold colors!
☕ The Café Du Monde Challenge
Inspired by the world-famous French Market coffee stand that's been serving up NOLA magic since 1862, this category celebrates the iconic flavors of coffee, chicory, and beignets!
What's the vibe? Think of those powdered sugar-covered beignets paired with a steaming cup of café au lait (coffee blended with chicory root for that distinctive bold, slightly sweet flavor). Your entry should highlight these signature tastes—whether it's a coffee-infused cake, chicory-spiced cookies, beignet-inspired pastries, tiramisu with a NOLA twist, or any baked good dusted in mountains of powdered sugar that would make the folks on Decatur Street proud!
This category is all about capturing that early morning magic of the French Quarter in baked form. ☕✨
🏆 THE DETAILS:
📅 When: Thursday, February 13th, 2026
🕐 Drop-Off Time: Bring your finished masterpieces to the Library between 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎭 The Main Event: Program and judging begin at 6:30 PM
👨⚖️ The Judges: Local celebrity judges will make the tough calls based on Presentation, Creativity of Design, and Taste!
💖 COOKING FOR A CAUSE:
There is a $10.00 entrance fee per item. Every penny of the proceeds goes directly to the 2026 NWAL Capital Campaign to help us replace the carpeting and finish painting the Library and Community Room. Help us spruce up our space while we celebrate the soul of New Orleans!
📝 REGISTER TO COMPETE:
Registration is REQUIRED and closes on Monday, February 10th at NOON, Don't wait—secure your spot in the kitchen today!
Registration Link👉: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FABAC2FA3FEC07-61558244-bring
Registration Payment Link: https://givebutter.com/rootrenewal
($10/item registered - comment in notes - NOLA)
Grab your aprons, dust off your mixing bowls, and let's make this a night of music, flavor, and community to remember! After the judging, enjoy live jazz from the Patrick Kerssen Trio as we celebrate the rhythms and resilience of New Orleans right here in North Wales! 🎺🍰☕✨
#NWAL #RhythmsOfResilience #KingOfCakes #CafeDuMonde #NorthWalesLibrary #CookingForACause #NOLANight #LibraryFundraiser #MardiGrasMagic #BasicLiteracy
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