Today is Fat Tuesday, also known as Maundy Tuesday: the last day of Mardi Gras in New Orleans – a city we love – and Carnivale in Rio de Janeiro– a city we hate. Because they stole our Olympics.
You would think that Fat Tuesday would be a natural around here wouldn’t you? And it would be, except for the fact that it’s followed by 40 days of fasting and penance! Although we don’t really observe the Lenten season in the Big White - because of the separation of church and steak - but we do have some suggestions for those who do. Lady M had some of her little people in the kitchen come up with a healthy version of the traditional Maundy Tuesday, end of Mardi Gras feast:
| Traditional: Hurricanes Oysters Rockefeller Jambalaya Spicy Seafood Gumbo Red Beans and Rice with Andouille King Cake | Anti-Fat: Tropical Depressions Eggplant Johnson Low-sugar Jam-balaya Spicy Obama Mumbo-jumbo Red Beans and Rice Obama (carrot) Cake |
Remember: Only you can prevent Fat Head syndrome.
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