Does the king cake knife stay in the box at your house? There’s only one right answer.
King cake knife stays in the king cake box.
Or does it?
In recent Mardi Gras seasons, New Orleans and Mississippi Coast residents alike have become polarized by the role of the tool that cuts delicious pieces of holiday pastry.
We want you to sound off on the issue. Do you leave the sugar-crusted butter knife in the box until it’s gone, or do you wash it every time and pick a new knife from the drawer?
Only one answer is acceptable, in my opinion, but we will let the majority rule. Take our survey now.
This story was originally published February 7, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
Justin Mitchell
Sun Herald