Category: Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is the last day of Carnival or Shrovetide and falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras-meaning “Fat Tuesday” in French, is the last day of celebrating with food and drinks galore before beginning the fasting season for those who observe Lent, which begins on Ash...

Another great Mardi Gras drink and New Orleans classic is the Hurricane. You can make this drink from scratch, or you can purchase the Bacardi pre-made Hurricane drink mix. Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems. Please remember...

Zydeco is music from Southern Louisiana combining tunes from French origin with elements of Caribbean music, blues and rhythm and blues. Get down with a Purple Zydeco Drink and dance the night away. Enjoy these two versions of the Purple Zydeco Drink. Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability...

The last day of Carnival or Shrovetide wouldn’t be complete without the good luck charm. The only place to find that is inside the King Cake. Easy Mini King Cakes are a quick dessert to bring luck to your gathering. Check out these other great Mardi Gras recipes We...

Quick Jambalaya is a simple recipe for one of Louisiana’s favorite dishes. With just 5 ingredients this Mardi Gras favorite will have you sweating for more. You will find this on the menu right next to Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice and Crawfish Étouffée. Enjoy! -This post contains affiliate...

Crawfish Étouffée has become an annual family tradition in our house. We celebrate Mardi Gras every year and we have been able to make quite the tradition out of it. With Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Po Boys, Beignets, Boudin Balls and King Cake. Oh and don’t forget...