What’s not to love about Fat Tuesday, the last hurrah before the commencement of Lent!?!? We celebrated over jambalaya, crusty french bread, our signature Throw Me Something, Mister cocktail and a King Krispie cake. I picked up the beads, coins and festive glasses at the Dollar Tree (you’d think I was earning some sort of kick… Read More
I’m pretty certain that a Fat Tuesday fete without a cocktail is, in fact, NO Fat Tuesday fete. Which is precisely the reason Mother, Sister and I created our very own signature Mardi Gras cocktail last weekend. (Those of you that know Sister will not find it surprising that what truly happened was that she… Read More
Bestie B hails from New Orleans and ever since our first year in college when her momma mailed us a King Cake straight from the Crescent City I’ve been smitten with the convivial confection. Over the years, I’ve tried my hand and baking King Cakes the traditional way…and, I tell you what, it never ended… Read More
Daddy-O fashioned festive Mardi Gras bracelets for his gals a while back and we all look forward to donning them when February rolls around each year! We happened on the vintage doubloons from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s in Savannah’s 37th and Abercorn Antiques & Design shoppe. Daddy-O used his Dremel tool to make small… Read More
A couple of weeks ago I scoured the internet for an authentic homemade jambalaya recipe and dusted off my tried and true from-scratch King Cake recipe with festive plans for a Mardi Gras family feast. Since I celebrate the big three five on Fat Tuesday and intend to dine out at a hand full of… Read More