I didn't even realize that today is Mardi Gras. So out of the loop.

While reminicing about New Orleans, I found this message on Chowhounds:

Longing for Lin's Bakery

Birthdays aren't the same at my house without the wonderful oriental cakes from the now defunct Lin's Bakery on Vets. Blvd. near Williams. I tried one of the whipped cream and fruit-filled cakes from Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery in N.O. East, but it just wasn't the same. A friend mentioned that they heard of an oriental bakery somewhere in Kenner that makes the cakes I'm looking for ... light yellow cake layered with whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries, very light and absolutely delicious. Does anyone know the name of this bakery?

It feels good to see that there are others that enjoyed the cakes and really missed it. My parents made some awesome cakes back then!