Getting Ready For Mardi Gras

We haven't gotten through Valentine's Day yet, but it's also time to start thinking about how to laissez les bons temps rouler, with Mardi Gras coming up on the 17th, just a week from tomorrow. If you are looking for a little culinary inspiration, here are a few guides to help you out (and I'll definitely pass on the king cake): Recipes for Mardi Gras from Epicurious, Classic Mardi Gras Recipes from Saveur magazine, and F & W's Ultimate Guide to Mardi Gras from Food and Wine magazine.