King cake reigns on Fat Tuesday – and the days leading up to it – but there are other traditional indulgences to be had across the country today, as Ash Wednesday looms. In a world filled with clutter, noise and hustle, Lent is a good excuse to step back and rethink how we live. In [...]
By Adam Kuperstein Customers like Adrian Robinson weigh in at Gulf Stream Park Casino in Hallandale Beach for a Fat Tuesday promotion. Gulfstream's director of Marketing, Michael Goldin, explains the promotion to reporter Adam Kuperstein. NEW ORLEANS — As the sun began to set and the traditional family-atmosphere of Mardi Gras along St. Charles Avenue [...]
Jesus' message is one of love and compassion, yet there is nothing loving or compassionate about the modern industries that produce almost all of the chickens, pigs, and cows that are turned into meat. Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday celebrated the last day of Carnival, the world's most famous pre-Lent festival. The night parades, which [...]
Jesus' message is one of love and compassion, yet there is nothing loving or compassionate about the modern industries that produce almost all of the chickens, pigs, and cows that are turned into meat. Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department, 201 Main St., Salina, 4 to 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday, Fridays during Lent, and Good Friday. [...]
People are kicking off Mardi Gras today by gorging their faces for the sacred Fat Tuesday feast — check out what a few of Hollywood's hottest would look… This Mardi Gras, put your regular pancake recipe on the back burner, and mix in a few of our sweet and savory favorites. Today is Fat Tuesday, [...]
For me, Mardi Gras has significance not as a day of indulgence, but, like Christmas Eve perhaps, as a day that precedes a particularly solemn season. It seemed inevitable, but we finally have New Orleans premier band celebrating Mardi Gras on a new record. For me, Mardi Gras has significance not as a day of [...]
Father Nathan Mamo places ashes on a forehead during the 2011 Ash Wednesday service at St. Gall Catholic Church in Gardnerville. Carson Valley United Methodist — Imposition of ashes and brief devotion time, noon and 7 pm at 1347 Centerville Lane, Ash Wednesday Services. February 21st, 2012. Ash Wednesday is February 22, 2012. Here is [...]
You don't need to live in New Orleans to enjoy the local festivities of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday! There is something so colorful and fun about the New Orleans' King Cake that I have to make it every year just to feel like I'm Three years ago, I decided to go all out for [...]
Mardi Gras Queen and King Barbara Bickers and Mayor Joe Boles kick off the first Mardi Gras gala. Contributed photo. Mardi Gras Queen and King. Barbara Vickers and St. Augustine Mayor Joe Boles kicked off the festivities Feb. By Grant Bissell St. Louis (KSDK) – To most of us, the after Mardi Gras mess is [...]
Note: The cake can be adapted to any occasion by substituting or eliminating the colored sugars. Colored sugars and plastic king cake babies are generally available at baking supply stores, as well as online. For better flavor, rehydrate the raisins in Click here Make king cake for Mardi Gras Originally published: February 17, 2011 11:15 [...]
