#11 - Sweet and Powdery Treats!

I had more of a sweet tooth when I was 6. I remember the smell of our kitchen when my mom made homemade donuts.  Since I knew of no one else who made donuts, besides bakers, I was impressed. I thought Mom was sort of daring and magical when she plopped circles of dough into the sizzling pan of grease. After the dough cooked, she drained the piping hot rings on paper towels, before giving them a shake in a paper bag filled with powdered sugar. 

Beignets in New Orelans

New Orleans is a place where some adults frequently act like 6-year-olds. Usually the behavior is brought on by alcohol. During our visit to Nola last week, I let the famous sweet treat from Cafe du Monde, help me recall my 6-year-old self.

Cafe du Monde

To this day, the smell of funnel cakes reminds me of Mom's donuts.  But the taste of beignets, is an even closer match!

​A delicious celebration of sweet!