Today is Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday.” Its origins come from the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. Lent begins tomorrow with Ash Wednesday.
One of the most famous Mardi Gras food traditions is the King Cake. This iconic treat might seem intimidating, but once you let the yeast dough rise, the good times roll together quickly.