Louisiana’s Best: 7 Scrumptious Stops for Beignets
New Orleans is famous for its beignets. These deep-fried delicacies served underneath a pile of confectioners’ sugar became popular at the French Market during the 1920s and have been an essential part of the city’s cuisine ever since.
Exactly how the beignet ended up in New Orleans is unclear. Some believe that the recipe for beignets made its way to New Orleans in the mid-18th century with French Acadian settlers, who brought their culture and cuisine with them as they migrated south to Louisiana. Others think they came to New Orleans even earlier with the
