Lauren Cheramie

Maru Bread Co.'s local kumquat curd and raspberry king cake has a fresh, fluffy base with layers of bright kumquat curd and a sweet raspberry filling.

The king cakes are made with a three-strand braided dough that is filled with a cinnamon sugar and honey glaze that's whipped with butter.

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Rachel Foreman never wanted to open a private practice. Now, she has founded a local support group for parents of children with pediatric bipolar disorder.

From left, Chris, Matthew and Rachel Foreman. Rachel Foreman is a licensed clinical social worker who serves the Acadiana area.

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"I talk to people every day who say they wish we had a safer way to ride a bike around the city," Holland said. "Or they want to let their kids ride a bike, but they don't feel comfortable with all the traffic."

"I talk to people every day who say they wish we had a safer way to ride a bike around the city or they want to let their kids ride a bike, but they don't feel comfortable with all the traffic."