Normally I like to be faithful to tradition. Mardi Gras, to me, means New Orleans, beads and Cajun food. Usually I cook Cajun food for Mardi Gras. That was before I discovered this Italian pastry thing so today, instead of Fat Tuesday, we’re going Italian: Buon Carnevale!
This is what converted me was this recipe found on another blog, Bleeding Espresso:
They’re called by different names and there are a dozen different recipes so, since no one could concur with exactly how to make them, I made up my own recipe. The result – little pastry strips of heaven.
I will try not to eat them before Frank gets home from work tonight. I’m sure he’d like them if only he got a chance to taste one or two.
In case you are wondering what seminarians living in Rome cook for Mardi Gras, apparently it’s gumbo. Large quantities of it. We spoke to Steve on Sunday and he was complaining that his hands still smelled of garlic from 2 days before. (It seems he was in charge of chopping onion & garlic.)
I’d write some more but I have to go run inside to eat some more.
Oh man! Torture me, why don’t you?
We make something like these at our house, but we call them churros, which I think is spanish for doughnut. Of course, I usually make them the lazy way, by using refrigerated dough in a can! They’re yummy with cinnamon and sugar or just powdered sugar, or even for dipping in sauces. MMMM.
I understand now where the term FAT Tuesday comes from.
Prom jewelry isn’t super expensive. It’s just fancy looking jewelry with Rhinestones and other inexpensive fake gems that really shine. We also have a 50% off coupon.
Kelli’s boyfriend’s fraternity has a formal too but it happens to be during her senior trip this year.
Dave, you want to see real torture? Picture me looking at that photo today, when I have to fast. And it probably wasn’t the best idea in the world to go to the supermarket today, either.
Churros – ah, yes. Know them. Love them. These things were a bit crisper & thinner but quite similar. The dough is basically eggs, flour, a bit of sugar. The original recipe called for milk & I saw other recipes calling for wine so I improvised and used brandy.
Katy, Yep. Fat. But today will even things out. No snacking at all. Plus there’s the whole giving up goodies for Lent.
You’re giving up goodies too? I’m sticking with just giving up chocolate, but really, are there other goodies besides chocolate?
You make lots of yummy looking foods, AND you make your own alcohol. Can I move in?
Lanny, if you ever come to NY, I’ll cook for you. I’m good on that promise. I’ve fulfilled it before for visitors from out of state. Come to think of it, for visitors from out of the country, as well.