1. The History behind Mardis Gras
Is it CAJUN or CREOLE?
The History behind Mardis Gras

2. The History behind Mardis Gras

3. Mardis Gras facts a celebration held in New Orleans each year.
in French means Fat Tuesday.
began in 1699 when brought to the US by a French explorer.
banned in New Orleans until 1823 when the US took over the city.
banned again in the s because of it’s party reputation.

4. More Facts
put on hold again during WWI and throughout the s because of the Great Depression.
thrived through the 1940s, but canceled during WW2.
Mardis Gras continues to thrive today.

5. Canjun Canada Creole Spain, Africa, Caribbean
Cajun v. Creole- Origin
Canjun Canada Creole Spain, Africa, Caribbean

6. Cajun v. Creole- Food Cajun Creole Country-fields City, Urban- markets
Protein
Pork, Sausage, Chicken
Vegetables
Trinity- Pepper, Onion, Celery
Spices
Cayenne Pepper, Thyme, Paprika, Parsley
Roux
Oil, Flour
Creole
City, Urban- markets
Protein
Crab, Shrimp, Oysters
Vegetables
Peppers, Tomatoes, Okra
Spices
Cayenne Pepper, Red Pepper, Mustard, Garlic
Roux
Butter, Flour

7. Gumbo Demo
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