mardi gras munchies

Happy Mardi Gras! Did it sneak up on you this year too? Every year I get so wrapped up in Valentine's baking that I find myself scrambling to bake something pretty just in time for Mardi Gras. These Mardi Gras Munchies are the perfect way to quickly add some sweet Mardi Gras colors to your Fat Tuesday celebrations.

scrumptious sundays

I love pictures. I love to take them, relive them, etc. I'm guilty of browsing complete strangers' photos on Flickr and Facebook. There are so many talented bakers and photographers sharing their creations over the internet that each Sunday I will highlight my favorites of the week.

This Sunday's theme is Fleur-de-Lis Sweets! Tuesday is Mardi Gras and I couldn't help but highlight the iconic fleur-de-lis. Although added as an official symbol of the state of Louisiana in 2008, the fleur-de-lis has a history in North America dating back to the original French settlers. These cookies and chocolates sure do a lovely job of showing off the stylized French lilly and are perfect for celebrating the 2012 Mardi Gras!

1. Mardi Gras Cookies., 2. Chocolate Vanilla, 3. WEDDING COOKIES FLEUR DE LIS SUGAR COOKIE, 4. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fleur de Lis Sugar Cookies, 5. Fleur de Lis Cookie, 6. Sucre Chocolate fleur de Lis (1 of 4), 7. Elegant Fleur De Lis Cookies, 8. Mango Spear, 9. Fleur de Lis - White, 10. 1A_100109_005, 11. Fleur de Lis Cookies, 12. Fleur De Lis Choc Candy, 13. flickr.com/photos/63162315@N04/6096270325/, 14. Fleur De Lis Candy Pops, 15. Madeline Party, 16. 17/365: Chocolate

cherry thumbprint cookies

Sorry for the slight delay in posting these, but in my book pink is not just for Valentine's Day. Neither is love for that matter. So continue to spread the love all month and all year long with these adorable PINK Cherry Thumbprint Cookies topped with a KISS.