Tag: Mardi Gras
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...
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The Night Before Lundi Gras
'Twas the eve of Lundi Gras, when all through the house We were busy...
Carnival Cuisine
Charles Parmenter and Greg Reynolds have an impressive flair for creating a memorable affair and a serious knack for combining old and new that...
Does Mobile Really Have “The Original Mardi Gras,” Or Not?
Dive into the history to see if this common claim is true, false or somewhere in between.