Port
Arthur is observing the big “25” of Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas and the
festival will be Feb. 23-26 in downtown Port Arthur with Budweiser Clydesdales,
laser shows, parades, a Jumbo Gumbo Cookoff and all the fun you can have. Ready
for that?
I
got to attend the Majestic Krewe of Aurora ball this year and it was a
knock-out as usual. Amazing costumes and throws excited attendees who danced
the night away.
And
here’s my foodie observation. It seems like a lot, and I mean a lot, of tables
featured trays of Amuny’s sandwiches. I say, those bites are one of my favorite
things about Port Arthur and I love to see them so closely associated with one
of my favorite seasons, Mardi Gras.
Homesick
for Texas?
If
you’ve come back “home” for Mardi Gras because you’re “homesick,” there’s a
candle for you. It smells like you never left, and I’m late to this trend.
When
I fired up this beautiful small-batch soy, my friend said, “That’s the candle
I’ve been hearing about. It smells like Texas!”
Come
again? Makers of the “Homesick” line offer this promotional copy: “ Head back to Texas with this
fragrance reminiscent of dark leather, fresh pine, and thick lemon slices. A
floral note of cyclamen and a touch of sage help balance the big bold scents of
the Lone Star State.”
Have
you ever before associated cyclamen with Texas? Have you ever heard of cyclamen
at all? Don’t worry. I’m not aware that bluebonnets have much of an aroma. This
stuff is fresh and subtle, so not all of Texas is bold and loud. It’s not
bragging if it’s true.
Now,
have you considered what our neighbors in Louisiana smell like? They’re going
with magnolia, honeysuckle, jasmine and sweet potato. I haven’t smelled the
“Homesick” version of Louisiana, but I think they’ve picked a good “southern
bouquet.” There are state-associated
limited edition “Homesick” chocolates as well.
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