Fat Tuesday Reprise

I once heard an uncredited quote, "When a child sees something for the first time, they will aways see it again." This rang true working with Head Start kids and my own toddlers seeing a butterfly or a flower for the first time, then lighting up with delight upon each new encounter. My own experiences and explorations brings this concept full-circle. A brief visit to New Orleans made me acutely aware of the significance of the colors purple, green and gold... fluer de lis... plastic beads... chicory-blend lattes... and the virtues of ANYthing fried, served piping hot. Then an unexpected encounter with a Mardi Gras celebration in Honolulu last night was a very sweet treat. With all the elements of "carnaval" up and down Nu`uanu Avenue, I almost felt transported back to my first encounter with NOLA charm!
Fat Tuesday in Hawai`i is celebrated with Portuguese donuts, Malasadas, with a generous dusting of sparkling sugar that ends up everywhere. Something akin to Beignets. It's not the only occasion they're eaten, and Mardi Gras isn't the only time you'll find celebration going on downtown. Checkout the event listings in the sidebar to the right, and you'll see upcoming events, restaurant reviews and other resources for entertainment in Honolulu and islandwide. BTW, you can find Cafe Du Monde at Tamura's Market in Wahiawa and grocery stores in Chinatown, for an authentic chickory-blend latte. ~alohabc