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10 Delicious King Cakes for Mardi Gras

Kathy Landin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:00:08 +0000

The king cake is a traditional Mardi Gras food. It is usually a ring-shaped pastry, sometimes filled with cheese or jelly and sprinkled with the colors of Mardi Gras. It began as an Epiphany treat, celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men to the stable where Jesus was born. Oh, and it’s delicious.

What Exactly Is the History Behind Mardi Gras?

Carl Pettit — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:00:46 +0000

After Hurricane Katrina devastated the Atlantic Coast in 2005, New Orleans, and the region as a whole, gained more prominence in the national and international news, and rightly so. Although the folks living there have been through a great deal recently, their spirit still shines through. Nowhere is that more evident than in the riotous [...]

10 Cute Dogs Dressed for Mardi Gras

Kathy Landin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:00:06 +0000

Next Tuesday is a big day…literally. This year, February 21st is Mardi Gras, or translated, Fat Tuesday. The day we all party down and do all kinds of sinful things before giving it all up for Lent. Yes, even the dogs. Why shouldn’t dogs get to have some fun for Mardi Gras? There are a [...]

How to Stay Hangover-Free This Mardi Gras

Mix 93-1 — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:03:27 +0000

Since Mardi Gras is a holiday that goes hand-in-hand with gluttonous drinking, we thought we’d offer a few tips for a more positive drinking experience for those who want to enjoy themselves and not wind up a morning-after mess. 1. Eat before you drink This is the most important thing to do, because drinking on [...]

5 Mardi Gras Party Ideas (If You Can't Make it to Bourbon Street)

Mix 93-1 — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:16:20 +0000

Stuck at home for Mardi Gras this year and want to make it more special than ordering Cajun shrimp pasta at Red Lobster? Try these tips: 1. Bake a king cake King cakes (the traditional treat of Mardi Gras) can look like unicorn poop with their multicolored toppings, but the sugary dessert is beloved by [...]