The main focus for most of us in early January is putting away holiday decor,
healthy eating, and getting a fresh start for the new year
But in the South, January 6, or Twelfth Night, the Feast of the Ephiphany,
marks the beginning of Carnival season,
a time of masquerade balls, lavish parades, and general merriment
that culminates on Fat Tuesday (February 25 this year).
It’s time to start thinking about Mardi Gras!
Even if you don’t have any Mardi Gras celebrations near you,
you can bring Carnival to your home with colorful food and decor!
Create a Mardi Gras bouquet with purple,
green and gold flowers and
add a Mardi Gras mask
Add an eggplant to a bowl of fresh citrus fruits for a fresh Mardi Gras centerpiece
Roasted Fennel and Red Cabbage Citrus Salad is Mardi Gras on your plate
Healthy, 5 minutes to prep, and the rainbow of colors will brighten your day
New Orleans and South AL are famous for pralines,
and you can make a festive snack mix version
Add green and yellow M & Ms for color
Muffaletta Pie makes a hearty main dish
Look for Mardi Gras colored chips at World Market to go with this giant sandwich
Or lighten things up and make colorful Antipasto Skewers
Make a savory version of traditional King Cake like this
Italian Sandwich Ring with Smokey Pimiento Cheese
Carnival and Mardi Gras are all about abundance and merriment
Fill a container with ornaments, masks, beads,
and anything purple, gold and green you can find
If your local stores don’t carry any Mardi Gras decorations,
shop on Amazon here
King Cake Crowns are mini Bundt cakes made with 3 colored batters
Crowned with icing and colored sprinkles
If you want to see other versions of King Cakes, click on the links below:
Almond Danishes are drizzled with purple icing and green sprinkles with a baby on top
You can pick up something festive in my Society 6 Shop
There are sales almost everyday!
Phone cases are 35% off today, Jan 8!
Pour the Wine Cutting Board Pop the Champagne Coasters
Jester Coasters Queen of Hearts travel mug Jester phone case
Queen of Hearts pillow Pop the Champagne serving tray
Jester pillow Queen of Hearts carry all pouch
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner?
Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Turn About Tuesday Celebrate Your Story, You’re the Star
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters