Holidays, Last Minute Mardi Gras

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 7, 2016 · 15 Comments 

Fat Tuesday is in 2 days, but there is still time to have a little Mardi Gras fun!   Perhaps you have a crown or tiara?     A mask or some jewels…     Sparkly ornaments in purple, green and gold     A frosty cocktail     A bottle of wine     … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Jambalaya

Posted by the Painted Apron on March 3, 2015 · 15 Comments 

Let me start by saying I have never made Jambalaya, and haven’t ever cooked creole food, but I wanted to surprise my husband with something “N’awlins” for Mardi Gras I googled recipes for a nano second  researched lots of recipes and based mine on one from Southern Living Everything just happily jumps in the slow … Continue reading →

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