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Mardi Gras in New Orleans [PHOTOS]

John Riggs — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:14:00 +0000

Couldn’t make it to New Orleans this year for Mardi Gras? Here’s a little sneak of what you missed. Don’t worry, all of these pictures are safe for work.

Five Mardi Gras Party Ideas

John Riggs — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:48:44 +0000

Stuck at home for Mardi Gras this year? 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 many. Seriously there are like 2 cups of sugar in one of these babies. Allrecipes [...]

Mardi Gras Recipes for King Crab, Po'Boys and More

107.3 KFFM — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:55:59 +0000

Maybe you’re throwing a big party, or maybe Mardi Gras is just your excuse to feast on the amazing cuisine of New Orleans — either way, you better get it right. Break out the spices and let’s get cooking! Cajun Spice: Chow has a great Cajun spice mix that you can make and then sprinkle [...]

Know Your Mardi Gras History

John Riggs — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:47:04 +0000

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," a reference to the binge eating a lot of Catholics do before Lent. As is often the case with holidays, the Christian roots are intertwined with earlier pagan practices. It was very common for early church fathers to integrate elements of pagan ritual in an attempt to attract potential converts.

Mardi Gras itself originated in the Middle Ages and was brought to the U.S. by the French explorer Iberville. In 1827, Parisian-style masked balls were legalized in New Orleans after a long period of prohibition. The celebration soon became known for its celebrants' raucous behavior during fanciful parades.