Archive for Tag: Louisiana

February 05, 2013

Mardi Gras Must Haves

By: Amy Atlas, in Great Finds
Mardi Gras is next Tuesday and we are dreaming of beignets and jazz music. Mardi Gras is the last hurrah of eating richer foods before the Lent season. Traditions for Mardi Gras include wearing masks and costumes, dancing and throwing plastic beads and doubloon coins from parade floats. Of course, we can’t forget the signature colorful and cinnamon-filled Mardi Gras King Cake. How will you be celebrating for Mardi Gras? 1. Cookies 2. Picks 3.…