It's National Praline Day! But what exactly is a praline? The praline is thought to have originated in France in the 17th century using almonds and were brought to Louisiana. But almonds weren't as prevalent as pecan trees, so the southern states ditched the almonds and created their own version of this delicious treat. Dive into the Chocolate Praline Candy Bar at Jasmine Porch to see why this has remained a true southern staple. . . . #kiawaheats #kiawahisland #thesanctuaryhotel #jasmineporch #pecanpralines #dessertsofinstagram #pastrychef #desserttime #pastrylife #pastrygram #forbesfivestar #thepreferredlife