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Find new ways to celebrate Mardi Gras and enjoy Fat Tuesday with the tips in this Howcast video series.
Instructions Step 1: Visit Rome Take a trip to Rome. The ancient Romans celebrated a raucous festival known as Lupercalia each year in mid-February. The festival was marked by cakes and the sacrifices of goats and a dog. Step 2: Visit a medieval cathedral Visit a medieval cathedral while you are in Italy. Just as …
Instructions Step 1: Make traditional Jambalaya Make traditional Jambalaya. Mix the sausage, chicken, onion, green pepper, tomatoes, celery, and 1 cup broth in a crock pot. Step 2: Season and cook Season with oregano, Cajun seasoning, thyme, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 7 to 8 hours with the cover on. Step 3: Add shrimp …
Instructions Step 1: Send invitations Send festive invitations to your guests, three to four weeks in advance. Tell your guests that costumes, masks, and traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold are a must. TIP: Make sure your costume stands out, since you are the King or Queen of the party. Step 2: …
Instructions Step 1: Make a hurricane Celebrate Fat Tuesday by making the classic Mardi Gras Hurricane. Mix an ounce each of light and dark rums, passion fruit syrup, lime juice, and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Step 2: Add ice cubes Add three to four ice cubes, shake well, and then strain the cocktail into …
