The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, passing through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. From here, the traditional revelry of "Boeuf Gras," or fatted calf, followed France to her colonies.  
 
On March 2, 1699, French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville arrived at a plot of ground 60 miles directly south of New Orleans, and named it "Pointe du Mardi Gras" when his men realized it was the eve of the festive holiday. Bienville also established "Fort Louis de la Louisiane" (which is now Mobile) in 1702. In 1703, the tiny settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile celebrated America's very first Mardi Gras.

Today, food plays a HUGE role in the celebration whether you are in New Orleans or anywhere on the globe.  Here are a few fun menu items to help get your creative juices flowing.

Great Mardi Gras Items!

Item 95007 - Hudson Valley Duck Breast
Item 95163 - Cajun Andouille Sausage
Item 98338 - Louisiana Popcorn Rice
Item 14785 - New Orleans PoBoy Bread
Item 96572 - Cajun Tasso
Item 93509 - Steen's Molasses
Item 95110 - Zataran's Creole Mustard
Item 97013 - Cajun Blackening Seasoning
Item 98041 - Tabasco Sauce
Item 90333 - Dry Red Kidney Beans
Item 92206 - Weisenberger Mills Yellow Grits
Item 00976 - Whole Rabbits Frozen

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