PICAYUNE – Mobile is known as the home of Mardi Gras, but Picayune is known as the home of the original fruit and cream cheese filled king cakes.
Paul’s Pastry Shop started in 1970 in a 100-square foot bakery in Picayune. In 1972, the shop started selling king cakes with a twist.
“We didn’t really know much about king cakes because we we’re from California,” said Sherri Thigpen, the current owner. “We came up with our own family recipe and ways to fill the king cakes.”
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