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Posted by Alicia Silverstone on Feb 21, 2012

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I hope you have a happy Mardi Gras! Its name "Fat Tuesday" refers to the feasting that would take place on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesdsay, when fasting for Lent would traditionally start. Whether you're Catholic or not, it's always fun to celebrate with yummy food. Here's the recipe I posted recently for Vegan Jambalaya so you can get in the spirit – bon appetit!

How are you celebrating Mardi Gras?

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Personally I don't have anything planned for today, to be honest mardis gras is not really my kind of holiday... I'm going to the mall then I'll take my time to answer your blog of yesterday when I feel like doing it...

I made the Vegan Jambalaya last night for dinner.  It was super yummy.  I used vegan sausage in stead of bacon and chicken in mine.  We alway celibrate at work. Our boss passes out leftover beads for everyone to wear for the day. 

I recently went to Mardis Gras and I loved it. I didnt get to see fat tuesday which is today but nothing beats being down there in NOLA for the real thing. Happy Fat Tueday!!!!

I am enjoying Mardi Gras right here in my hometown of New Orleans! I love this place so much!!! I am so glad to be enjoying it with all of my friends and family!!! :) 

Happy Mardi Gras Alicia! Thank you for always giving healthy holiday options. xo

Kailyn i live in Baton Rouge and seeing that you live in NOLA i was wondering if you have tried the vegan restaurants Wandering Buddha or O'veganism?  thanks and happy Mardi Gras fellow Cajun

It was also PANCAKE DAY!!!

I made these vegan crepes with peach mango compote: http://www.marystestkitchen.com/2012/02/celebrate-pancake-day-shrove-tuesday-fat-tuesday/

Only took 15 minutes to make and was soooo goooooddd. nom nom nom

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bayona restaurant in NOLA
Posted by Alicia Silverstone on Jul 20, 2010

Recently, Kind Lifer Christal Bowman wrote in the forum about a fabulous restaurant in the French Quarter of New Orleans that will make their menu items vegan upon request!

Christal says:

"Go to Bayona in the French Quarter for a fantastic meal! I was just there last week and had an amazing vegan dinner!  I told the staff I would eat whatever vegan delicacy they wanted to serve me, and was rewarded with fresh greens with shaved fennel and truffle vinaigrette, followed by buckwheat soba in creamy miso sauce with anise-glazed carrots, shaved asparagus, caramelized shiitakes, baby bok choy, and sunflower sprouts. The cucumber julep was also delicious!

Kudos to Susan Spicer and her crew for being so creative and accommodating!"

Yum, sounds delish!  Thank you for the great recommendation, Christal. 

Make sure to call in advance before you go, and if you try it out I'd love to hear about it.

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