This year’s Mardi Gras, a.k.a. Fat Tuesday, is celebrated March 4. “Mardi Gras is an imported Catholic custom, a religious tradition celebrating the last day of an indulgent Carnival season ...

If Mardi Gras had a signature scent, it would be homemade jambalaya bubbling away on the stove. It's a staple of Louisiana cuisine, a flavorful fusion of Spanish, French and West African influences.

Mardi Gras is almost here, and you need Cajun food. We’re talking jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish by the pound — and don’t forget the King Cake. The pastry is a special treat that is shared ...

Jambalaya is a beloved dish during Mardi Gras, showcasing the fusion of French, Spanish and African influences in New Orleans. It is a one-pot meal made of rice, meat (often chicken, sausage or ...

(WFRV) – Just ahead of Ash Wednesday, an Appleton store hosted a Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday event for those looking to feast ...

Owner Mike de Alwis regularly books live music, but for Mardi Gras the restaurant hosts the ... p.m. The special menu features favorites like jambalaya, étouffée and the Louisiana platter.

Some restaurants have a special Mardi Gras menu, which includes Cajun shrimp, catfish, gumbo or jambalaya. Others have desserts such as king cake. There are also charity events to celebrate Mardi ...

This year, Mardi Gras is on March 4. It’s now a day of festivities, celebrations, parades, good food (think gumbo, beignets and jambalaya), and more. How did it become Fat Tuesday? According to ...