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Sioux Falls Mardi Gras
Carnival in Panama
carnaval
February 19, 2011
It’s getting close to Carnival time in Panama. In Panama’s sister city of New Orleans it’s called Mardi Gras. Carnival, or...
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Celebrate Mardi Gras with festive cocktails
Mardi Gras cocktails
March 5, 2011
Mardi Gras (aka “Fat Tuesday”) is almost here (March 8th), and there’s no reason why those of us who are unable to make it to New...
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What's the difference between Creole and Cajun?
creole culture
March 5, 2012
Of all the former slave states in the United States African cultural retention is arguably the strongest in Louisiana. Creole is a term loosely...
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Specialty drinks of Mardi Gras, EFFEN Vodka cocktail recipes
Mardi Gras
February 21, 2012
Going to embrace Mardi Gras this evening? Then are you planning to do something crazy like give up alcohol for Lent? Either way reap the rewards of...
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Disneyland’s New Orleans Bayou Bash celebrates with Disney characters and music
Disneyland
February 21, 2012
On Fat Tuesday, Disneyland celebrates Mardi Gras and the spirit of NOLA and jazz. Disney offers special seasonal entertainment at New Orleans...
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King Cake creates a buzz for Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras (video)
King Cake
February 21, 2012
King Cake creates a buzz for Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras (video)Tuesday is Fat Tuesday and the Mardi Gras celebrations have already begun; one way...
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Fill up on Fat Tuesday: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday
fat tuesday
February 21, 2012
Fat Tuesday is here! Tuesday, February 21, 2012 is the final day of the Mardi Carnival season; so eat well and full because tomorrow begins the...
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11 Things About Carnival in The Netherlands
"This Week
February 20, 2012
1. Carnival is mostly celebrated in the Catholic regions of the southern provinces of the country, like North Brabant and Limburg, though there are...
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Shrimp gumbo, fried catfish and two tropical coolers (Mardi Gras)
Mardi Gras
February 20, 2012
Shrimp Gumbo With RiceIngredients1 ½ cups converted white rice1 Tbs vegetable oil2 cloves garlic, minced3 cans (10 oz.) diced tomatoes or 2...
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Take the fat out of Fat Tuesday's feast
diets
February 20, 2012
Marvelous Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is almost here! That day of merriment when we eat rich, fattening foods prior to beginning the Lenten season on...
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