Mardi Gras Celebration Ideas + HM #169

Whenever I think about Mardi Gras, I immediately think of New Orleans and its Mardi Gras parades. New Orleans is world famous for Mardi Gras celebrations. Mardi Gras season takes place in the weeks before Easter and is basically all about partying as much as you can before Lent begins. That’s about as much as I know about Mardi Gras — you’ll have to look it up to learn more! #MardiGrasIdeas #HomeMattersParty

This week’s mini roundup is all about New Orleans, Mardi Gras and food! The recipes are perfect for a Mardi Gras party – especially the King Cake! I have a friend from New Orleans whose mom would bake a King Cake every year during Mardi Gras. She would follow a King Cake tradition by baking a small toy baby in the cake. (I know, that sounds weird but it is the tradition!) Whoever finds the toy in their cake slice will have good luck!

Mardi Gras Cream Cheese King Cake by Jessica at Swanky Recipes

Slow Cooker Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice by Kalyn at Kalyn’s Kitchen

Cajun Shrimp Etouffee Recipe by Camille at Growing Up Gabel

What To Do In New Orleans by Nicole at Mom Always Finds Out

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