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Gumbo, masquerade balls, and stuffing your face with king cake

Some people consider Mardi Gras to be the biggest party of the year and it’s not hard to see why. Here are some ways to bring some of that party to your house:

THROW A LOUISIANA KING CAKE PARTY

No wonder this traditional cake is consumed by the car load in the Southern States. It’s hands down the coolest cake we’ve ever seen.

Deriving its name from the three kings of New Testament fame, this cake is popular around Christmas time in France, Belgium, Quebec, and Switzerland. The season for king cakes extends from the end of the 12 days of Christmas up until Fat Tuesday, February 21st. King cake became an integral part of New Orleans Mardi Gras festivities when it was brought to the Southern States in the 18th century. Mardi Gras parties have centered around this dessert ever since.  Read more...

A round-up of your Mardi Gras dinner options

Who’s planning on having some pancakes today? Will you be going out to a dinner or firing up the griddle at home? For those of you keeping with the tradition of using up all the rich foods in the house before Lent starts tomorrow, we’ve put together some of our favourite pancake recipes.

1. Jodi Lariviere’s Classic Pancakes with Frozen Berries

If they’re good enough for Christmas morning, they’re good enough for Tuesday dinner.

2. German Pancake with Buttermilk Syrup

Eggs make things richer and better. The same can be said for buttermilk syrup.

3. Sweet Potato Chronicles’ Pumpkin-Gingerbread Pancakes

Warm, spicy comfort food.

4. Cardamom Oatmeal Pancakes

You know they don’t mess around with recipes at the New York Times. These pancakes ain’t no exception.  Read more...