Ethelene Pralines

Feb 21, 2024 12:00PM ● By Lauren Pope

After a life-changing flood, Keonia Smith pivoted from health information management to baking, eventually finding her calling in pralines. Her journey from experimenting with cakes to perfecting pralines, supported by her mother and LSU food labs, led to the creation of a thriving business named after her husband's grandmother, Ethelene. Her story encourages exploring one's passion to discover a fulfilling niche.