Mardi Gras

Laissez les bon temps rouler-- or let the good times roll! Celebrate "Fat Tuesday," February 21, 2012, with these great kids' crafts and experience some creole food with our recipes. Find out the history of Mardi Gras (which started over 5000 years ago!) or plan your own trip down to New Orleans to find out where to stay and what to do.

Tragedy Comedy Garland

This easy and colorful tragedy and comedy garland craft is a great decoration to hang for your Mardi Gras party!

Lobster and Shrimp Creole

Add a little creole to dinner with this lobster and shrimp recipe for a satisfying seafood simmer.

New Orleans Travel Guide

If you're heading down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras or just planning a family vacation, find out where to stay and what to do while you're in the "Big Easy."


Frogmore Stew

This dinner recipe abounds in savory seafood flavours and adds garden-fresh corn and smoky kielbasa sausage for a Cajun Kick. read more

Shrimp Creole Bake

Impress your guests with this steaming casserole recipe of spicy shrimp, peppers, tomatoes, celery, mushrooms and rice. read more

Lobster and Shrimp Creole

This spanish style shrimp recipe creates a creole dish that blends the best of both worlds in a satisfying seafood simmer. read more

Party Punch

Orange, pineapple and strawberry flavors are mixed with slushy sherbet and fizzy ginger ale in this drink recipe to kick off your next party. read more

Thanksgiving Crafts & Recipes