10 mouthwatering foods everyone should eat in New Orleans

Fromspicy Cajun seafood todeep-fried pastrytreats, New Orleans is full of delicious food.While there's no bad time to eat like a New Orleans local, there's also no better time than February 28, or Fat Tuesdaythe culmination ofMardi Gras and the last day before lent, whenit's completely acceptableto eat everything you want.To mark the occasion, here are a handful of iconicMardi Gras foods, and a bonus drink, tofeast on.King CakeThe carnival king of Mardi Gras food, thisbraided halo-shaped cake is flavored with cinammon and decorated in colorfulicing. There's even a tiny plastic baby figurine stuffed insideit's thought that whoever gets the baby in theirslice has the best luck.Shrimp GumboThis hearty bowl of deliciousness consists of shrimp, andouille sausage chunks, green peppers, celery and onion in a mildly spicysauce.Maque ChouxThis braised, one-pot dishinvolves cooking healthy ingredientstomatoes, corn, onion, and peppersin bacon fat. It makes a great side dish.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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