Tag: Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras 1899: The Blizzard Carnival
The Mardi Gras of 1899 put the resolve of Mobile revelers to the ultimate test.
Recipe: Almond Miniature Muffins
Like many of the popular modern king cakes, these tasty, petite treats have a cream cheese filling tucked in the middle of each muffin.
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 the...
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
Layers of chocolate and banana MoonPies steal the spotlight in this festive take on banana pudding.
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...