On Your Table: Gumbo is for Mardi Gras

By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times Mardi Gras, the New Orleans celebration of Fat Tuesday which is marked by eating, drinking and parading. The raucous event preceding the start of Lent will soon be upon us. Let’s face it, Mardi Gras is an excuse to party, or at least host friends over for a festive dinner. And gumbo in its many variations is at the heart of Mardi Gras celebrations. So...

Relay For Life embraces Mardi Gras theme, June 3 & 4

EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Kennett/Unionville Relay for Life is back June 3 and 4 featuring a Mardi Gras theme. Bring your whole family out to join hundreds of your neighbors for a fun filled 14 hours at the Unionville High School Track to raise over $67,000 for the American Cancer Society. Opening ceremonies start at 6 PM Friday evening and are followed at 7 PM by the recognition ceremony for cancer...

Enjoy a night of Mardi Gras, Feb. 27

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Spend a night on Bourbon Street and jump into Steeplechase season at the Willowdale Steeplechase’s Sixth Annual Mardi Gras Auction & Cocktail Party on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 6 pm. All are invited to attend and enjoy great fun and good food. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres catered by Jimmy Duffy and a taste of the bayou at the raw bar by George & Sons. Philadelphia...