Yesterday was Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday) which is traditionally a day of celebration and debauchery. This is under the guise of a last hurrah before lent, the period of time known for abstinence, leading up to Easter. Over the years, for many it has lost its religious meaning and is just a fun time to party. In my house, as a foodie, it’s a time to eat one of the traditional Cajun recipes that I love to cook … Crawfish or Shrimp Etouffee, Blackened Fish or a yummy Gumbo. I also like to pretend that I’m going to follow the Tuesday night party with six weeks of being a good girl.
So that means that today I’m working hard and staying focused. It may not last six weeks but I’m hoping for at least a couple weeks because I have a busy time ahead with Sleuthfest. Not to mention, after a fun week of family and friends here to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday, my to do list has grown substantially.
I took Cathi’s advice from last week’s blog and followed her steps to fight the feeling of being overwhelmed. It has been so helpful. Add to that my post Mardi Gras mentality, I’m sure to get everything done! At least until the next must celebrate holiday comes along. Does anyone have a favorite Shephard’s Pie recipe for St. Patrick’s Day?
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