Mardi Gras
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Making gumbo for Mardi Gras? One New Orleans chef says 'slow and low is the way to go.' Get his recipe.
This chicken and andouille sausage gumbo is perfect for Mardi Gras, or any time you want a flavorful soup.
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What is a king cake? Follow the pastry's journey from biblical symbol to Mardi Gras staple.
King cakes have been around longer than Mardi Gras, so how did the colorful cakes become a Fat Tuesday staple? Yahoo Life asked New Orleans foodies to explain.
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Poet Cleo Wade talks Mardi Gras, mental health and why writing is her ultimate stress relief
The acclaimed poet and activist talks mantras, self-care and spreading joy on Fat Tuesday.
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King cake babies ad censored by Facebook: 'We are shocked'
The little toy is baked inside a king cake, per Mardi Gras tradition, but an ad featuring the miniatures was reportedly too risqué for Facebook.
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These Celebs Celebrate Mardi Gras in Style
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday” and is a celebration of feasts before Ash Wednesday. In New Orleans, Mardi Gras has become a whole series of festivals, parades, and activities beyond just Fat Tuesday. The first Mardi Gras parade held in New Orleans is recorded to have taken place in 1837.
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Why These Polish Donuts Called Paczki Are Eaten on Fat Tuesday
They look like jelly-filled donuts. But, paczki, the sugar-dusted dough balls being consumed in Polish enclaves on Fat Tuesday are much more toothsome and rich.
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How to Make Your Own King Cake for Mardi Gras
As a 75-year-old grandma stuck inside the body of a 24-year-old, I have never been a huge fan of a holiday that has manifested itself in day-drinking and public nudity. But a holiday that requires cake? Well, duh. Have a party and invite me over.