tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post1291517491429999725..comments2024-03-28T06:11:24.203-07:00Comments on Red Rose Alley: Mardi GrasRed Rose Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-91449414862791642302013-02-13T04:05:19.945-08:002013-02-13T04:05:19.945-08:00Wow, beautiful place New Orleans.
They are doing l...Wow, beautiful place New Orleans.<br />They are doing like carnival?<br />the cake looks so yummy with the glittered sugar.<br />for sure mardi gras is a nice city.<br />thanks for sharing Ladies.<br />have a nice dayHayu Masellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07785613157724186279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-32600050957142101102012-03-05T04:54:25.759-08:002012-03-05T04:54:25.759-08:00Interesting and at the same time very informative ...Interesting and at the same time very informative post with lovely photos! now i know Mardi grass is french for fat tuesday! i've seen on tv and it looks soo fun! people dancing on the street wearing costume and i love the food! thanks for sharing the king cake recipe, it looks delicious! sorry that you and Nell missed this year's mardi gras..<br /><br />xx susan♥ Miss Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615298030351481246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-86082593316150849102012-03-04T00:43:17.056-08:002012-03-04T00:43:17.056-08:00Hi there,
Thanks for visiting my blog and thanks ...Hi there,<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog and thanks for a very kind comment. I'm happy you like it. :)<br /><br />Your blog is very nice and I'll be happy to follow it.<br /><br />I love what you wrote about New Orleans, I so want to go there. I visited the US a few years ago but the first place on my "agenda" was the Californian coast. So we drove from San Francisco, down to San Diego and further through Death Valley, Las Vegas and finally Yosemite. I loved loved loved the California 1!<br /><br />Am I guessing right to place you in California?<br /><br />Hugs, Bettina.<br /><br />Ps. What date is he born? I'm on the 16th. ;)Bettinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642456317629762241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-61485442145971099782012-02-23T08:19:23.236-08:002012-02-23T08:19:23.236-08:00You blog posts are always filled with good cheer, ...You blog posts are always filled with good cheer, color and beauty. This one is no exception. Reading your narrative and viewing the wonderful photographs makes me want to head down to New Orleans and celebrate. Oh my, those recipes sound delicious. Your King Cake looks delectable! Thank you for sharing this glorious, spirited, festive post. Always a pleasure to visit your blog!Julie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08552498284012539176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-68856232313823631452012-02-23T08:08:43.084-08:002012-02-23T08:08:43.084-08:00Such fun, Jess! Thanks for sharing the celebration...Such fun, Jess! Thanks for sharing the celebration, history (and recipes!)...<br />-xok.karen - Simply Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595412619382964568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-45738908369680255052012-02-23T01:05:24.126-08:002012-02-23T01:05:24.126-08:00Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog!
I imm...Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog!<br />I immediately take a peek on your blog,<br />It's very nice as well<br />Have a nice day!Mireillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509551211976458483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-44394456989367580432012-02-23T00:56:08.506-08:002012-02-23T00:56:08.506-08:00Nice post!
I liked your photos!
xxx
Miss Starshiny...Nice post!<br />I liked your photos!<br />xxx<br /><a href="http://misstarshiny.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Miss Starshiny</a>Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050918001379455094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-3589581543419622812012-02-22T14:25:48.254-08:002012-02-22T14:25:48.254-08:00thank you for explaining this and sharing the pict...thank you for explaining this and sharing the pictures! Perfect way of celebrating at home :)<br /><br />xo<br />MaaikeMaaikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01919125639349280703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-31332275794094357912012-02-22T14:11:27.846-08:002012-02-22T14:11:27.846-08:00Lovely post! Oh my how I dream someday of visitin...Lovely post! Oh my how I dream someday of visiting New Orleans! My parents have visited on several occasions and always have a wonderful time there. Though I have not been, I can make a yummy bowl of gumbo!<br /><br />Thank you so much for your visit and sweet comment left on my blog. I am always excited when someone new and wonderful drops in. I will certainly be adding your lovely blog to my side bar for sure! Continue to enjoy a lovely week.<br /><br />Smiles♥<br /><br />Beverlytea time and roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386569881819809790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-16260124293241618282012-02-22T13:33:52.470-08:002012-02-22T13:33:52.470-08:00How festive and wonderful this post is. I hope one...How festive and wonderful this post is. I hope one day to visit New Orlenes and I hope it's during <br />Mardi Gras..looks like you had a wonderful time there.Life is good!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607497076371172591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-73061233564240063422012-02-22T13:08:01.771-08:002012-02-22T13:08:01.771-08:00Jess, it has been much too long since I've bee...Jess, it has been much too long since I've been to New Orleans. Never been there during Mardi Gras -- cannot imagine the crowds! The streets are filled with people on New Year's Eve and you inch your way walking to your destination. Great trip down memory lane! <br /><br />Thank Sheri for the sweet comments she left on my Teddy Bear post.<br /><br />DebraDoll in the Looking Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448052219981495821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-80540775414659284362012-02-22T11:45:03.565-08:002012-02-22T11:45:03.565-08:00Hello Jess,
I've enjoyed your post so much and...Hello Jess,<br />I've enjoyed your post so much and learned alot! I've always wanted to go to New Orleans, but so far no luck! My new friend at the RV resort we are at had us over for King Cake just a few days ago. A first for us. Yummy!!<br />Thank you so much for your lovely comment you left me and for following my blog. I just signed up to follow you too. I will be back soon to view some of your older posts.<br />Have a good day,<br />NancyTwo Cottages And Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902238394750821359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-83642352185541539132012-02-22T10:34:17.570-08:002012-02-22T10:34:17.570-08:00OK, so how the heck have I been missing out on thi...OK, so how the heck have I been missing out on this blog for so long? I'm here now and gonna go back and have a look see. You guys are all rockstars! SO happy to have found you. <br />xoxo,<br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018277281094047746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-61753587053281936602012-02-22T07:52:37.786-08:002012-02-22T07:52:37.786-08:00Wonderful post and beautiful photos! I enjoyed it ...Wonderful post and beautiful photos! I enjoyed it very much. I've always wanted to visit New Orleans, too. My niece is there visiting right now! Thanks so much for sharing. Also, thank you for the sweet comment on my blog about my pink tag!<br />Hugs, CindyCindy Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529188086850479173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-51046074396431749252012-02-22T07:43:56.208-08:002012-02-22T07:43:56.208-08:00Just love this post and all the wonderful traditio...Just love this post and all the wonderful traditions for Mardi Gras.<br />Your tribute is excellent and great info shared for those who are not really sure what this is all about. On your KING cake looks so delish!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing Jess and Happy Mardi Gras.<br /><br />Hi Sherri, So nice to see you over at my blog too. Thank you for your kind words dear friend.<br />Hugs and smiles, XO Celestina MarieCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-56613510645087712912012-02-22T07:30:27.402-08:002012-02-22T07:30:27.402-08:00I've never been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. ...I've never been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. I've heard nothing but good things. I sure would love to try that cake. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-13871688405903854532012-02-22T05:49:10.043-08:002012-02-22T05:49:10.043-08:00Jess! Wonderful posting. Even though I'm not...Jess! Wonderful posting. Even though I'm not much of a party gal these days, I've always wanted to go to Mardi Gras just to experience the culture, music, food and festivities. I hope to visit New Orleans and the French Quarter one day. I would love to visit the Garden District too. Thanks for sharing Mardi Gras with us!<br /><br />~SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-87731546473674479002012-02-22T05:20:22.897-08:002012-02-22T05:20:22.897-08:00Wow! A great celebration. Looks like amazing fun f...Wow! A great celebration. Looks like amazing fun for all. Adored the balcony greenery. Thanks for sharing a wonderful post! Cheers SpecialK XoXoSpecial 'K'https://www.blogger.com/profile/04051832081002994572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-45845521075920148822012-02-22T02:33:05.815-08:002012-02-22T02:33:05.815-08:00Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my bl...Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog and for following me. You have a beautiful blog and I am thrilled to follow you back!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343040992394808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-10782551504695879022012-02-22T00:32:07.874-08:002012-02-22T00:32:07.874-08:00Here I'm back,
I follow with pleasure, then yo...Here I'm back,<br />I follow with pleasure, then you look among my followers.<br />Have a good day.<br />MikyGigia&Gigiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565141463363574520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-85559865680825575222012-02-21T20:24:00.008-08:002012-02-21T20:24:00.008-08:00Thanks for your kind comments on my blog. I came o...Thanks for your kind comments on my blog. I came over to browse around. I love all of your photos. This post makes me want to make a trip to New Orleans. It is such a beautiful city and you have done a great job showing it off.Pat@Life At Lydias Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787343275424850739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-53608913578743920032012-02-21T19:04:14.385-08:002012-02-21T19:04:14.385-08:00This was fasinating, very interesting post. Love a...This was fasinating, very interesting post. Love all the colors. Placing the baby in the cake reminded me of the Greeks and what they do for New Years. They place a quarter in the bread and who ever gets it will prosper in the new year. Oh how delicious that cake looks, yummy. Hugs...Luromance-of-roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717016601507588509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-78923291252657470322012-02-21T17:18:33.720-08:002012-02-21T17:18:33.720-08:00Happy Fat Tuesday!
I have been to New Orleans when...Happy Fat Tuesday!<br />I have been to New Orleans when I lived in Houston and have very fond memories of this visit. We stayed at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. I love the homes in New Orleans and, of course, the great jazz music! I can still taste those delicious flavors at Cafe Dumonde. I am Catholic, so I always celebrate Lent and Easter. You did a wonderful job on your Mardi Gras blog today! Thanks for sharing your memories of you visit to New Orleans! Love ya, KimKim @ Bluebirds and Butterflieshttp://www.bluebirdsandbutterflies.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-82262198862906728092012-02-21T12:57:22.051-08:002012-02-21T12:57:22.051-08:00I love New Orleans! Hope someday I'll get ther...I love New Orleans! Hope someday I'll get there on Mardi Gras time. Great photos you've shared. Thank you for your lovely visit. Hugs,<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-59151953129706063712012-02-21T12:46:36.923-08:002012-02-21T12:46:36.923-08:00Beautiful ;o)Beautiful ;o)Gigia&Gigiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565141463363574520noreply@blogger.com