A Week of Mardi Gras

Sunday, February 27, 2011
*Info on this photo below, but first...
I became a little bit obsessed with everything Mardi Gras after I visited New Orleans in October, granted, I've always loved New Orleans.  I ended up with a week's worth of post (+2) to throw up before I made myself quit heading down the cajun road....for now.  So...here goes. 
The posts and links to the how tos are the following...
King's Cupcakes

Mini Beignets

Fried Pickles

Jambalaya

Mask Cookies

Hush Puppies

Weight Watchers Paella

Crepes

Lent Pretzels

As a side note, on the work trip to New Orleans, I became obsessed with photographing all the wrought iron all over the city during the afternoons we had in the city (I've been snapping letters I 'see' in small objects for awhile to build an alphabet)....and above is my best version of a wrought iron New Orleans collage I pulled together with the photos, which came together thanks to the fact that all the pals with me started finding letters in the iron for me. I was there for work, so there wasn't a ton of time, but it's my starting point, I've always wanted to try this out.
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11 comments

Oklahoma Granny said...

Looking forward to all the recipes - especially the King's Cupcakes!

Deb said...

I love wrought iron....

Handy Man, Crafty Woman said...

wow, those recipes look great. Visiting from Between Naps on the Porch. great blog!

Jenny {Heavenly Blossoms} said...

GOTTA LOOOOVE POSTS LIKE THESE>...here are my reactions as I see every picture. OO!...Wow......oh! THAT LOOKS GOOD....oh i GOTTA try that....oh that looks DELICIOUS..boy im hungry! lol

THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...

Looking forward to all of these, Christy! Can't wait!

Cara said...

Mardi Gras reminds me of when I was little and living in Louisiana. I always try to make a King Cake, but I love your idea to make King Cake cupcakes, and a whole week of Mardi Gras recipes! I adore beignets! May have to try those at home soon too!

Katherine said...

Those look great- can't wait on the fried pickles! Those are so good! Thanks for linking up this week!

Heavenly Savings said...

Yummy! I love new recipes! I’m a new follower Happy Friday!! I would love for you to stop and take a look at my blog as well! Thanks!
http://heavenlysavings.blogspot.com

Lynn said...

I haven't had a hush puppy in so long... yum:@)

Amanda said...

What a fun post! I am visiting from Frenchy's party! I am intrigued by the fried pickles...they sound suprisingly tasty!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda - One Girl in Pink

Unknown said...

Love all the food ! What a fun post !

Thank you so much for linking up to the French Obsession party !
Come back on April 1st for another party !