By james art 
New food and drinks on the block
Try King Cake Highball, vodka spilled vanilla, dash of fiery ball and Irish Bailey cream, in Jed’s local672 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge.
Spring flights have landed on Lela’s coffee1857 Government St., Baton Rouge. Pancake flights have a cherry chip, a cake with a king and blueberry with blueberries with Bourbon. Mimosa flights include lavender French 75, peach and strawberry bleach, kiwi strawberry and pineapple.
King Cake Bread Pudding is available on 1717 kitchen + cocktailsBlvd. River Park 1717, Baton Rouge, until March 4. The dessert puts a twist on Mardi Gras on the dessert made with cream cheese and sugar. Plus, try King Cake Martini with Fireball, Baileys Irish Cream, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Cream until March 4.
In the knowledge
Breakfast Taco returns to Barracuda2504 Government St., Baton Rouge, from 9am to 11am from Friday to Sunday only. Choose from beans, egg and cheese or bacon, egg and cheese on fresh flour tortillas.
Learn something new
Unlock the secrets of food science: 17:00 to 20:30 Friday at LSU AgCenter Test Kitchen, 39 Forestry Lane, Baton Rouge
The Institute for Food Innovation of LSU AgCenter, in connection with the School of Food and Food Science, hosts a series of two -month workshops of the season based on season. The first seminar on Friday is focused on King’s cakes. Learn the science behind the desserts as you bake them. Participants can take their cakes at home at the end.
Tickets are $ 65 available to buy
Festivals in abundance
International Festival: 17:00 to 20:30 in Thursday at Denham Springs High School, 1113 S. Range Ave., Denham Springs
Join students as they show a holiday of diversity and culture. Meet people from all over the world, learn about customs, and enjoy different performances, food and drinks. Tickets are $ 5 at entry, only in cash.
Mardi Grass Festival: 10:00 to 19:00 Saturday in City Square, 200 North Blev.
The Henry Turner Listening Museum Foundation hosts the 12th Annual Mardi Grage Festival, along with the Spanish city parade. Participants will enjoy live performances from local groups, art exhibits, food suppliers and a family environment.
225Fest: Saturday and Sunday at the Brec Fair, Airline 16072 highway, Baton Rouge
For the third year, 225Fest brings live performances, inspiring stages of panels, cooking demonstrations, art walks, health fair, food trucks and more. Sign up for the event on 225Fest.com.
Food adds so much to the equation of life well. This can be all things – luxurious, cheap, municipal, intimate, simple and complex. In Baton Rouge, the culinary scene varies the full spectrum of the senses.
This weekly space brings you Insider Foodie News, useful tips and details about food/wine events for all your pursuit of Bonn life. Send an email to Lauren Cheramie with Food News on Lauren.cheramie@theadvocate.com.