Mardi Gras

So, Mardi Gras has come and gone (but Lent stays with us for weeks and weeks - I should have chosen something less near-and-dear to my heart to give up then Sudoku) as has the king cake we made to celebrate our "Fat Tuesday":

And yes, we made this from scratch.

Lesson #1: Cooking from square one takes ETERNITY.

Lesson #2: Baked goods NOT from a box taste like HEAVEN

Yes, those are homemade sprinkles and glaze.  Don't expect this every week.

Can't wait until next year :)