Tag Archives | Mardi Gras

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King’s Cake for Mardi Gras!

February 21, 2023 in American Cuisine, Bakeries, Breads, Classic Recipes, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Grandchildren, Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras! A traditional treat to enjoy is the King’s Cake.

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A Very Special Pan for Mardi Gras

February 8, 2021 in Award-Winning Chefs, Chefs, Cookbook awards, Cookbooks, Cooking Competitions, Cookware, Creole cooking, Culinary Cellar work, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Festivals, Kitchenware and Gadgets, Prize-Winning Recipes, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants, Southern recipes, Spicy Foods, The Culinary Cellar, Travel

A prize-winning Creole Spaghetti Sauce served in a very, very special pan for Mardi Gras.

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Fat Tuesday is Paczki Day!

February 9, 2016 in Culinary History, Food Events, Food Products

If you don’t know what a Polish Paczki is, then now is the time to learn, especially since this is the day to eat them!

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

February 5, 2016 in Food Events, Food Magazines, Food Products, Game Day, Recipes, Super Bowl, Television Shows

These bar cookies made with bourbon would be great for serving on Super Bowl Sunday or to celebrate Mardi Gras!

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Fat Tuesday and a (possible) Mountain Lion at Mom’s

February 17, 2015 in Family, Travel

Each day gets more interesting in the quiet little town of Point Reyes, California. How about a mountain lion that screams in the dark of night?

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If it’s Fat Tuesday, it must be Paczki Time!

March 2, 2014 in Culinary History, Food Events, Food Products, Holidays

It wouldn’t be Fat Tuesday without Polish Paczki. Get your fill before Ash Wednesday!

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