fat tuesday...my big fat wish

Happy Fat Tuesday!!
So for anyone who lives in a cave (but somehow has internet to read this blog) – Fat Tuesday is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration that takes place leading up to Ash Wednesday. This time celebrates eating fatty foods and overindulging in ALL things before the fasting period of Lent that starts on Ash Wednesday. I’ve never been to New Orleans during the Mardi Gras celebrations, but if I were to go to a Fat Tuesday party on Bourbon Street – I wish it would look something like this:

and I would wear something like this

(yes, in this fantasy I can totally afford to wear couture Christian Dior…on Bourbon Street)
………………with this mask………………

………………..and sip on this cocktail…………………..
(that conveniently matches my dress perfectly)

Rose Royale
1 oz. Hendrick’s gin
1/2 oz. rose syrup
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
2 oz. Champagne
1 red rose petal
(in case you were curious)

…and then I would stagger to Cafe DuMonde for the best New Orleans has to offer…

Beignets!!!

Okay so in reality, I will probably celebrate Fat Tuesday by purchasing a box of Valentine’s candy on sale at Walgreen’s and enjoying it with a glass of red wine in my pajamas, but a girl can dream can’t she?!?!

Cheers!

~ the Brunette