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\"\"<\/a>I have thrown a Fat Tuesday gathering for many years.<\/p>\n

I have very strong feelings about the Crescent City.<\/p>\n

I met a man there, who became my husband, at a Halloween Party in 1979.\u00a0 The marriage only lasted a few years, but my love affair with the French Quarter and surrounding parishes has continued throughout my life.<\/p>\n

Visits were made in every decade.\u00a0 I accompanied my mother there in the 90s.\u00a0 She was flabbergasted by the idea that we could sip gin and tonics from plastic tumblers, go-cups<\/em><\/strong>, as we strolled down the street, but she happily participated in this local tradition.<\/p>\n

During other trips with friends and partners, I visited galleries, plantations, cemeteries, and tourist spots. I also spent hours happily just hanging out \u2013 accidentally discovering where to get a great po\u2019 boy sandwich or listening to music offered by buskers on street corners.<\/p>\n

Over the years, I purchased a lot of sparkly Fleur de Lis decorations from the local Dollar Tree.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 I also have compiled a set of favorite Mardi Gras recipes. Some of the best ones come from a cookbook purchased in 2010 from The Kitchen Witch<\/em><\/strong>, which is in the Quarter, on Broad Street near Esplanade.<\/p>\n

I make a kick-ass jambalaya (in my crockpot), a very acceptable gumbo, and a shrimp-crabmeat-spinach casserole. (Okay, I use fake crabmeat, but it\u2019s still very good).<\/p>\n

My friend, Lynne, used to make a king cake for the annual event, decorated with purple and yellow icing, with a tiny trinket, a super-mini baby doll miraculously baked into the confection without melting.<\/p>\n

Lynne passed away from ovarian cancer a few years ago. She has been most certainly been missed at our Mardi Gras table although other friends have stepped up to offer southern-themed desserts.<\/p>\n

Every year, there is plenty of wine, although I get some Abita amber ale for the occasion, made on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, because it seems to make the menu authentic.<\/p>\n

I queue up my DVD player with the likes of Trombone Shorty, and Pine Leaf Boys, Clifton Chenier, Red Stick Ramblers, Dr. John, and of course, Doreen and Lawrence Ketchens.<\/p>\n

Doreen is the spirit of New Orleans to me; not as famous as other area musicians but a local staple in the street music scene\u00a0 I first heard her in 2013 near the Cafe du Monde. She was wailing a classic like St. John\u2019s Infirmary<\/em><\/strong> on her clarinet, her husband playing along on tuba, and a friend on drums keeping the rhythm.<\/p>\n

Laissez les bons temps rouler<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n

In late February, I sent an email to a collection of friends to see if they would be interested in attending a Mardi Gras party.\u00a0 I led with the famous Mardi Gras catch phrase. Translated from French, it tells us to Let the good times roll.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I asked myself the question, What makes for a GOOD TIME<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Good food?\u00a0 \u00a0It doesn\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n

Alcohol and music?\u00a0 It can be wonderful when people relax, and the process of loosening up can often be encouraged by a little wine and a background beat.<\/p>\n

I did host a Mardi Gras gathering on March 5th, <\/sup>\u00a0I certainly enjoyed the related food, drink, music, decorating, and bead-wearing rituals.\u00a0 Nicki made a pecan pie from scratch, and Valerie surprised and delighted us all by whipping up bananas Foster<\/em> at my stove.<\/p>\n

I loved the sharing and openness that filled my home; how easy it seemed to be for people I have become close with, but who came into my life from different circumstances, to all enjoy each other\u2019s company.<\/p>\n

The good times<\/strong> actually started to roll for me about 10 days before Tuesday, March 5th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Things seemed to move in the perfect direction almost immediately after sending out my email to gauge interest in the party.<\/p>\n

I received enthusiastic yeses from everyone within two hours of pressing the SEND key along with offers of \u201cWhat can I bring?\u201d<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think everyone just didn\u2019t have other plans.\u00a0 These friends really wanted to spend time with me \u2013 and with each other.\u00a0 They love me.<\/p>\n

Ah, laissez les bons temps ruler<\/strong>\u2026 When you feel loved, you\u2019re already having a good time.<\/p>\n

Getting a positive RSVP from everyone you invite is no small thing.<\/p>\n

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