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Recipe: Velvet Milk Punch

A splash of king-cake-flavored vodka makes this lush indulgence extra festive.

Calling on the Queen

Traditional Gulf seafood is a must for classic Mardi Gras celebrations.

Recipe: Frozen Red Roosters

Slushy and spirited, these frosty libations make the perfect eye-opening early morning cocktails.

Ordering the Myths and Facts

Organized into three brief parts to make it accessible even for those who don’t normally like reading histories, Ann Pond’s new books cover...

Host the Perfect Joe Cain Brunch

Ann Pond knows a lot more about Mardi Gras than most. So much, in fact, that she has written the book on...

Recipe: MoonPie Bars

MoonPie Bars These rich, decadent squares will satisfy any chocoholic’s sweet tooth. 1 box yellow cake mix 2 sticks of unsalted butter, melted 3 large eggs, divided 6 chocolate MoonPies,...

Recipe: MoonPie Trifle

MoonPie Trifle Layers of chocolate and banana MoonPies steal the spotlight in this festive take on banana pudding. 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3/4 (14-ounce) can sweetened...

A Guide to Mobile Mardi Gras

What’s It All About? Dozens of mystic organizations, a myriad of kings and queens (two sets in particular), hundreds of float...

Rolling in the Sweets

MoonPie Pie Homemade meringue and a rich chocolate filling make this elegant pie worthy of a lavish Carnival celebration. 1 1/2 cups graham...

The Night Before Lundi Gras

'Twas the eve of Lundi Gras, when all through the house We were busy...

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