My parents live in Louisiana right now, so that makes me Cajun, right? Well, even if I'm not, I still made gumbo and king cake today! We had some friends over to try it out...
My homemade Chicken and Sausage Gumbo.
Berkleigh and Merrick devouring it.
The King Cake
The baby found inside. It was found in my neighbor's, Tom, piece. I read up on finding the baby and it is a sign of good luck, but also they are supposed to host the next King Cake Party, and they become the 'Queen' of Mardi Gras. Don't be mad Tom, I am just quoting wikipedia.
And what is Mardi Gras without some beads...
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| Happy Mardi Gras! |
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It looks like everything turned out great!!! The only thing you were missing was the parade!!!
I am glad that M and B loved the gumbo.
Love ya!!
That looks great! I think ANY reason to celebrate should be used!
I can't believe they are TWO!
Happy late birthday Merrick and Berkleigh!
and i had no idea it was even time for madi gras...
I guess that means I will be hosting the party next year. Do you really think Tom will be the "queen" and host? Now that I think of it, he would love to bake the king cake...
You are so on top of events! Looks like fun!
Happy Mardi Gras, very festive!! FYI, real Cajuns (that's us!) don't put tomatoes in their gumbo. People from New Orleans sometimes do...but Cajuns, no. ;)
Looks like a fun excuse to celebrate and have friends over!! The twins are too cute. I love the picture in the post before of them on the couch hiding behind their pillows because it's nap time. Classic.
Thanks Susan! I am a "Cajun in training"... :) I need to know that stuff!
looks like fun! Caden has that same"rock on" shirt that Merrik is wearing. Cute!
Amen to what Susan said! haha But it did look yummy anyway. I read your blog all the time, Jenn, and I love it. The kids are adorable. We moved to Saudi Arabia so we missed Mardi Gras this year! So sad.....
Oh, your cake stand is fantastic!!!
I love your silverware--the fork (?) in the gumbo is awesome! And so is the gumbo. And the cake. And you. :)
I've always been afraid of gumbo....so many flavors at once. Would you recommend it for those who like seafood occasionally? (It has shrimp, right?)
Send me your recipe if it's handy.
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