Tuesday is Mardi Gras day. Here in Arkansas it’s just another day. In the South, it’s a day of parades, family and fun. It’s also a day filled with food. If you are fortunate to have a friend with a house on the parade route, your food will usually be more that Popeye’s Fried Chicken. With that in mind, I want to share two recipes that are perfect for Mardi Gras day. The first is an appetizer, Green Goddess Louisiana Crab dip. An entree for the gathering would be Chicken, Por

Galatoire’s is my favorite French Quarter restaurant. The food is traditional and classic. I have never had a bad meal there. But what they do on two special days of the year, makes you realize that Galatoire’s is more than just great food. Friday lunch are always very busy. For two special Fridays, the one before Christmas and Mardi Gras, they auction off the tables. This money is distributed to various local charities. There are many ways that the food industry gives back.

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