Pralines have a fascinating history in New Orleans. Visitors often come to our shop and have no idea what a praline is. In New Orleans, when we refer to a praline we are talking about a specific type of crystalline candy made with sugar, butter, milk, and pecans. It's similar to a crumbly fudge. In Europe, praline is a different type of candy made with chocolate and nuts or sugar and nuts. The New Orleans style pralines have a rich and important history and we want to share that with our customers. Please read the articles below written by two well known academics, Jessica B. Harris and Anthony J. Stanonis. You can even buy the new book by Anthony J. Stanonis that delves into the deep history of pralines, sugar, and pecans in Louisiana. Please share these articles with anyone you know interested in Southern food history.