http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/984517/fat-tuesday-hangover-cure-shake-recipe So you overdid it on Fat Tuesday. No worries; that's part of the tradition. But if you need to get yourself back and at 'em for work on Wednesday, make this vitamin-packed Mardi Gras-purple shake. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/984517/fat-tuesday-hangover-cure-shake-recipe Food & Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Heather Barnett Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/983931/armchair-travels-a-new-orleans-roundup Every February, many of us wish we could fly down to New Orleans and celebrate Mardi Gras in style. If you can't take a real vacation, why not visit the Big Easy through the pages of a book? Try a light book about women's friendships or dive into the darker side of the city with a fantasy or ghost story. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/983931/armchair-travels-a-new-orleans-roundup Entertainment Books Candace of Beth Fish Reads Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/984005/poboy-soup-recipe Nothing says New Orleans, Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday like a giant po'boy, served piping hot with a heavy drizzle of thick remoulade. We've decided to add a more gourmet twist to this sub by deconstructing it and turning it into a luscious, creamy, five-star soup. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/984005/poboy-soup-recipe Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Winter Recipes Claire Gallam Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/984091/holiday-mystery-books-february-roundup February is chock-full of holidays, two of the most popular being fun-filled Mardi Gras and romantic Valentine's Day. This month's cozy mystery selections bring us chocolate, king cake and talking cats. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/984091/holiday-mystery-books-february-roundup Entertainment Books Candace of Beth Fish Reads Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983883/crawfish-mac-and-cheese-recipe Craving a taste of the Big Easy but can't swing a trip for Fat Tuesday? Make a big batch of this decadent crawfish mac and cheese for your own deep southern Mardi Gras celebration at home! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983883/crawfish-mac-and-cheese-recipe Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Winter Recipes Claire Gallam Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983719/king-cake-pull-apart-bread-recipe Who doesn't love a big slice of king cake on Fat Tuesday? Take all of those flavors you love in the cake and turn them into a breakfast pull-apart bread too! Cake for breakfast, sign us up! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983719/king-cake-pull-apart-bread-recipe Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Celebrations Claire Gallam Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983825/3-mardi-gras-recipes Kick off the season with a Mardi Gras celebration! These three recipes are a treat whether your plans include dinner or a full-fledged party! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983825/3-mardi-gras-recipes Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Patricia Conte Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983441/boozy-hurricane-sorbet-recipe If you love the traditional hurricane cocktails served during Mardi Gras, you're going to love this sorbet even more. It's made with all of the ingredients of the cocktail, just frozen and served up in a bowl instead of a glass. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983441/boozy-hurricane-sorbet-recipe Food & Recipes Dessert Recipes Claire Gallam Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983543/king-cake-inspired-boozy-milkshake-recipe Put down that hurricane and step away from the margarita. We've just replaced those with a new, more delicious Mardi Gras libation. Grab a big jar of this king cake boozy milkshake for a luscious dessert and cocktail all in one! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983543/king-cake-inspired-boozy-milkshake-recipe Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Wine & Cocktail Recipes Claire Gallam Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974925/kelly-clarkson-named-mardi-gras-grand-marshal The singer will be performing during the legendary event in 2013. But for one of the first times in a while, she won't be the most important thing there. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974925/kelly-clarkson-named-mardi-gras-grand-marshal Entertainment Music Jaclyn Brandt Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:01:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950671/the-history-of-king-cake Mardi Gras is synonymous with many things: beads, Bourbon Street, Hurricane cocktails, Cajun food, and of course, King Cake. In the midst of Mardi Gras celebrations, it’s hard to miss the colorful dessert known as King Cake dusted with green, gold and purple sugar and containing a special surprise for one lucky eater. What better time to try this sweet treat than on Fat Tuesday? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950671/the-history-of-king-cake Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Karen Miner Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:59:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/950515/king-will-ferrell-goes-to-mardi-gras Will Ferrell took on a new role this weekend in New Orleans: Mardi Gras King. Find out how he did in his prominent new role. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/950515/king-will-ferrell-goes-to-mardi-gras Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Meagan Morris Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:33:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949059/fat-tuesday-shrimp-and-sausage-jambalaya-recipe Nothing says Mardi Gras and New Orleans like a steaming bowl of shrimp and andouille sausage jambalaya. If you can’t join in on the revelry, then at least enjoy a Creole dish at home. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949059/fat-tuesday-shrimp-and-sausage-jambalaya-recipe Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Katherine Martinelli Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950191/3-strong-mardi-gras-cocktail-recipes Mardi Gras is just a few short days away, do you have your masks ready, your beads a plenty and your week long supply of strong, strong liqueur? Mardi Gras is the one time of year you can let loose, drink during the afternoon and really let your hair down. Just be careful because more than one or two of these super strong cocktail recipes will make it that much harder to keep your shirt on. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950191/3-strong-mardi-gras-cocktail-recipes Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Claire Gallam Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:17:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949587/the-5-healthiest-fattening-foods-for-fat-tuesday Traditional Fat Tuesday foods can really wreak havoc on your diet - but not all high-fat foods are created equal. Do your part in observing this festive day by indulging in one, or all, of these five high-fat foods that won't pack on the pounds -- or the guilty conscience. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949587/the-5-healthiest-fattening-foods-for-fat-tuesday Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Rachel Dreskin Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:50:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950047/diy-decorated-masquerade-mask Invited to a Mardi Gras party or masquerade ball and don't have the time or budget for a fancy get-up? Simply create your own one-of-a-kind mask with this super-easy tutorial. In less than an hour, you can have a beautiful, unique mask that looks like one you'd buy down in New Orleans for a pretty penny! Plus, using a wide range of colors and supplies, this mask can easily be reused for costume parties or Halloween! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950047/diy-decorated-masquerade-mask Living Crafts Claire Gallam Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:54:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949411/the-best-gumbo-recipes-for-mardi-gras There's more than one mouthwatering way to make a great gumbo for Mardi Gras. Throw a gumbo party and serve a variety of gumbo renditions. Here are three gumbo recipes featuring a tasty array of seafood and meats, vegetables, herbs and spices. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949411/the-best-gumbo-recipes-for-mardi-gras Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Michele Borboa, MS Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:53:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949871/lighter-king-cake-recipe Mardi Gras kicks off next week, so it's time to grab your beads, stock up on hurricane mixes and get all your ingredients to make a sinfully delicious King Cake! However, just a sliver of traditional King Cake can set you back 500 calories and 15 grams of fat! Instead of using up a meal's worth of calories in just dessert, swap your traditional King Cake recipe for this lighter one instead! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949871/lighter-king-cake-recipe Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Low Fat Recipes Claire Gallam Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/948397/decorating-ideas-for-a-mardi-gras-party This year, Fat Tuesday falls on Feb. 21. Whether you’re planning some party fun the weekend before or you’re going all-out to celebrate on that special Tuesday, these decorating ideas will make you feel like you're in the French Quarter! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/948397/decorating-ideas-for-a-mardi-gras-party Home Décor & Style Holiday and seasonal decor Patricia Conte Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/852151/delicious-king-cake-recipe Besides the beads, promiscuous women and beer, one of the most beloved traditions of Mardi Gras is serving up the soft, moist and colorful King Cake and seeing just who gets the piece with the little plastic baby. The King Cake is one of the most popular dishes of Mardi Gras, but that doesn't mean you have to wait until the 21st of February to enjoy this deliciously sweet cake. Enjoy this treat today and hide the baby in your neighbor's slice so you are free from hosting the party this year! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/852151/delicious-king-cake-recipe Food & Recipes Dessert Recipes Baking Claire Gallam Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:25:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/825875/anderson-cooper-and-kelly-ripa-are-co-marshalls-of-mardi-gras-parade Anderson Cooper and Kelly Ripa got the honor of being grand marshals at the Mardi Gras Endymion parade Sunday night. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/825875/anderson-cooper-and-kelly-ripa-are-co-marshalls-of-mardi-gras-parade Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Kim Grundy