Recipe Box, Mardi Gras King Cake
Fat Tuesday is the traditional name for the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent in Christian churches It falls on February 13th this year Fat Tuesday is more commonly known as Mardi Gras, which is simply Fat Tuesday in French It is a day of feasting and partying King Cake is part of … Continue reading
Super Bowl/Mardi Gras/Valentine oh my!
This year the Super Bowl, Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s Day fall within 4 days of each other, Feb. 11, 13 and 14 We’re going to need some festive food! This Peanut Butter & Bacon Snack Mix will work for all three occasions It’s a Chex cereal based snack mix, paired with chocolate peanut butter cups, … Continue reading
Celebrating Mardi Gras!
Mardi Gras is celebrated in a big way along the Gulf Coast In Orange Beach, AL, where our beach house is located, the town’s lamposts are decorated and mailboxes sport Mardi Gras bows People decorate their doors and entry ways too They have an annual parade with beads and trinkets thrown from the floats There’s … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Mardi Gras on the Coast
We are relaxing at the beach house this weekend, Mardi Gras celebrations are in full swing! Friday night one of my friends was in a Mardi Gras parade in nearby Fairhope AL and the Orange Beach Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras parade was last night with more parades on Tuesday in both Gulf Shores and … Continue reading
Holidays, February Holiday Ideas
The calendar pages of January are quickly flipping by and February is on the horizon… I love all holidays and love to decorate and celebrate! Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday, the last day of the Mardi Gras season are such fun, Let’s get in the mood to celebrate these holidays with some crafts, decorations and … Continue reading
Holidays, A Little Mardi Gras
As much as I love Valentine’s Day and decorations, this year I couldn’t wait to get them stashed away… I wanted brighter decor to chase the winter blues away! My Valentine’s Day on a Tray… Transformed to Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday~ Time to bring out the purple, gold and green! The heart is gone … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Mardi Gras Table and Easy King Cake
Come on in and join the Mardi Gras celebration We always celebrate when there’s an occasion! There’s also a festive wreath on the inside of the door~ Why have just one wreath when you can have more! The table is set with festive glasses and … Continue reading
Creations, Mardi Gras Mesh Wreath
I love Valentines Day and all the fun Valentine decor, but in the deep South February also means Mardi Gras! This year Fat Tuesday, the height of Mardi Gras celebrating, falls on February 25 a mere 10 days after Valentines Day… Time to hurry up and decorate! … Continue reading
Party Panache, Bourbon Recipes for Mardi Gras!
It’s less than a week until Fat Tuesday! 🎠Barbie Masks from DIY Barbie Blog here Make the most of your Mardi Gras celebrations with these recipes made with Bourbon! Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini with Pimiento Cheese & Praline Pecans … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Mardi Gras Time!
We had a lovely, laid back Valentine’s day at the beach, But February on the coast means Everything is covered in purple gold and green! Mardi Gras Madness, as the locals know Means bring out the decorations, put on a show! … Continue reading
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