Mardi Gras is all about indulgence, and there’s no sweeter way to celebrate than with a batch of homemade pecan pralines.

And you will be too. Not only is it just a popular southern candy, it is the official candy of Louisiana and a signature New Orleans sweet. These old fashioned pecan pralines are easy to make with ...

TJ Jones is the owner and founder of Louisiana Creole Candy ... Supplies for the 10,000 pralines averages around 500 lbs. of sugar, 100 lbs. of pecans and 300 lbs. of milk for the Superdome ...