Every year on Fat Tuesday we enjoy a festive family supper of jambalaya and king cake. Fun family dinners are my jam and I love any old excuse to pull one off.
I use the same table decorations each year, storing them with my Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s Day stuff. I didn’t get started on my jambalaya until way too late in the afternoon. I wish I could blame it on mounds of homework or household chores. But really, it was snowing on and off all day and I just couldn’t get motivated to do anything useful. As such, I forgot to cook the chicken so we just went with ham and sausage this year. It was still delish!! Find the recipe >>> HERE <<<
Given my late start on the main course, it’s a good thing I picked up a king cake at the grocery store. One of these years I want to order a real one from NOLA. MMMMM…. bestie B’s mom sent us one every year to the ZTA house in college. Publix can’t really hold a candle to the real deal.
Some of my other fave Mardi Gras recipes are the King Krispie cake and Throw Me Somethin Mister cocktail.
I’ve loved following along with bestie R on all of his Mardi Gras adventures and amazing decorations. He does it right. And I miss him SO much!
xoxo
DIXIE DELIGHTS DELIVERED
I’ve been ordering one from Haydel’s Bakery for the last few years! They overnight them and I have it arrive on Fat Tuesday. We didn’t have a festive meal like yours but did at least enjoy our King Cake and my daughter was overjoyed she got the baby! What a fun celebration! Laissez les bons temps rouler!!
Fun times! I love Mardi Gras and everything associated with it. Did you or your Mom make the napkins? I love them!
xo
Pat
Mother made them years ago :-) She made them as dish towels, but the size comes in quite handy with littles and jambalaya!
if you really want a king cake, let me know next year, and I can always help you out! :)
I will try to remember to do that!!!!