Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras gives way to Lent, Ash Wednesday

Fat Tuesday marks the end of the carnival season with more parades and plenty of celebrities. (Feb. 21) (/CBS News) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments about Washington area sports and teams.

By WKBW News BUFFALO, NY ( WKBW ) On "Fat Tuesday," from New Orleans to Buffalo, people lined parade routes to catch beads and party the night away. In Buffalo, bars in Allentown and the Chippewa district were full. Channel 7's John Borsa reports that

The occasion was Pancake Supper, an annual event at our church and an Anglican tradition on Shrove Tuesday. Part of the tradition (at least at our church) is that the men cook the pancakes, so I smelled like grease smoke

That's a good image for Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. The origins of Fat Tuesday have everything to do with what happens on the day after. Christians around the world celebrate Ash Wednesday, which kicks off the 40 days before Easter (what we call

This Mardi Gras, put your regular pancake recipe on the back burner, and mix in a few of our sweet and savory favorites.

Kombucha tea: magical elixir?

Kombucha is a natural, organic, fermented tea that originated in Russia during the early 19th century. It is said to be a magical elixir that, when ingested, produces amazing benefits for all people, especially athletes. Source of Energy: According to

17 2012 at 2:05 PM ​Tea Room, a kombucha bar (yes, you read right, a bar dedicated almost exclusively to serving kombucha), just opened in Williamsburg last week, according to Grub Street. It sells six types of kombucha, all prettily named: Sunset

Fermented tea company Kombucha Brooklyn, Brooklyn Soda Works, and Steve's Ice Cream have all inked leases at a new 660000-square-foot culinary production facility on Flushing Avenue in Williamsburg, Grub Street reported, a former Pfizer pharmaceutical

17 2012 at 2:05 PM ​Tea Room, a kombucha bar (yes, you read right, a bar dedicated almost exclusively to serving kombucha), just opened in Williamsburg last week, according to Grub Street. It sells six types of kombucha, all prettily named: Sunset

Kombucha Tea Facts. Kombucha is a fermented tea that is often drunk for medicinal purposes. It is available commercially or it can be made at home by fermenting. fat tuesday king cake kombucha tea brady quinn mardi gras lent ash

Album Review: fun. – Some Nights

Fun. have been having a lot of, um, fun watching the success of their Janelle Monae-featuring breakout single “We Are Young”. The power-pop jam first got major attention after it was covered by the cast of Glee in a December episode.

This version was adapted from the iPhone original released in 2009, so it makes its home on mobile very easily, and should be consistent fun for those who enjoy the genre. FIFA on the Vita is video game soccer like we haven't seen it before.

Oh man! You work it Vanessa Lengies. You woooooork! Last night, Lea Michele tweeted out this gorgeous and HIGHlarious picture of herself with Glee co-stars Heather Morris, Naya Rivera, Amber Riley,

Brooks Middle School families will have an opportunity to have some fun and learn exciting new academic strategies at the same time during the school's Family Fun Night Feb. 23. The entertaining evening begins at 5:30 pm with a variety of breakout

“We all like to have fun and we had lot of fun at the Mardi Gras parade,” she said. “We had special treats of Moon Pies and RC Colas and everybody participated in toasting the holiday.” Jessica Cox, assistant manager, said most people think of New

Housewives throw painting party and share gossip

Gunvalson's hard work has been a point of contention in her marriage, and is now causing further tension in her current divorce from husband Don.

I felt bad for her, she was crying, she was in Vicki [Gunvalson's] house," Heather explains to The Hollywood Reporter. "I was obviously very uncomfortable. I didn't know what was going on. I did not know the back-story between her and Alexis,

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From left to right: Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino, Heather Dubrow (sitting), Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Barney. Here we give you, dear readers, a sneak peek at what transpires on the next installment of Orange County's best-known (and most-hated?)

Vicki Gunvalson opened up in her blog about the lunch and found it was just as awkward for her to watch. "Watching Gretchen and Tamra go to lunch and discuss their past issues was interesting to me. How can Gretchen just put the past behind her and

Nightline Tours Apple Supplier Foxconn: Get An Unprecedented Look At The …

AP We know all about the doom and gloom over at Foxconn, but during Nightline's trip to the iFactory on ABC last night, we learn about some of the perks of working at the industrial campus. The tour still doesn't make us envious of Chinese factory life

ABC will get the first look ever inside Apple's Foxconn factories in China tonight on Nightline.

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(COURTESY JAMES DEEN) ABC's “Nightline” yesterday did its patented treatment of 25-year-old porn star James Deen: in-depth reporting and interviewing en route to an excavation of key social issues. In a six-minute segment, reporter Cecilia Vega nailed

ABC News also highlighted a Jennifer Hudson interview from 2008 with “Nightline.” Oscar-winner Hudson sang “I Will Always Love You” at Sunday's Grammys to honor Houston, who died at age 48 on Saturday. “Whitney Houston was probably the ultimate artist

Costumes, colorful beads give way to ashes as New Orleans' Mardi Gras ends …

Bam Margera spent Fat Monday in the custody of the New Orleans Police Department after the "Jackass" star got arrested for getting a little too crazy…

Two years ago I was floored when an ultrasound showed that I was expecting twins. Big reveals aren't really my style, but the news was sufficiently momentous that I wanted to share it in a memorable way.

Thirteen clubs in Buffalo's entertainment district strung together a promotion for Mardi Gras, and it's getting mixed reviews. Noir owner Justin Anderson said, “There's a 2 am weigh in. The person with the most beads, special beads, wins.

Bam Margera spent Fat Monday in the custody of the New Orleans Police Department after the "Jackass" star got arrested for getting a little too crazy…

Thirteen clubs in Buffalo's entertainment district strung together a promotion for Mardi Gras, and it's getting mixed reviews. Noir owner Justin Anderson said, “There's a 2 am weigh in. The person with the most beads, special beads, wins.

Boothferry Road crash: David Bradley admits causing deaths of Danny Mooring …

Actors David Bradley and Rupert Graves are to guest star in Series 7 of Doctor Who.Veteran actor David Bradley is probably best known for his more recent role as school caretaker Argus Filch in the Harry Potter movies (yes,

At last, former Legoland managing director David Bradley puts his head above the parapet to comment on the closure to the public of Longleat Park. Unfortunately his brief and patronising comments to "the locals" have ignored the main issues and appear

But despite plenty of obvious contemporary parallels, director David Bradley keeps John Steinbeck's 1937 classic, well, classic, and stripped to its bare essence. Everyone remembers George and Lennie – that mismatched pair of bindle stiffs looking for

Elizabeth Smart's Dream Wedding

By Daily Mail Reporter Elizabeth Smart and her new husband Matthew Gilmour were spotted for the first time since their quickly-planned Saturday wedding in a Mormon temple in Hawaii. During their trip to a local grocery store on Monday,

Mich. man who lost son serving in Iraq was protesting order to lower NJ flags. Video appears to show dinner guest glancing at Princess Mary's cleavage. Bill Weir goes to China to see how iPads and iPhones get made. Homeowners' association in Florida

Elizabeth Smart is most well-known for being kidnapped at knife-point in 2002. She was held captive and sexually abused for nine months until she was rescued. After the ordeal and putting her captors behind bars, she

Elizabeth Smart is most well-known for being kidnapped at knife-point in 2002. She was held captive and sexually abused for nine months until she was rescued. After the ordeal and putting her captors behind bars, she

One day after tying the knot in Hawaii, Elizabeth Smart flaunted her brand new wedding ring while holding hands with brand new hubby Matthew Gilmour…

Costumes, colorful beads give way to ashes as New Orleans' Mardi Gras ends …

NEW ORLEANS — As the sun began to set and the traditional family-atmosphere of Mardi Gras along St. Charles Avenue ended, streams of revelers poured into New Orleans' French Quarter to continue the party well into the

Happy Mardi Gras. Here's some music for your celebration.

Riders make their way down Sixth Street at the start of the Mamou Mardi Gras Tuesday. "It's tradition. Between here and Church Point and Iota, this is what Mardi Gras is all about. Not New Orleans." MAMOU — Mardi Gras in Louisiana often is known for

Good morning and Happy Mardi Gras. Greetings from NOLA. Been here since Sunday. Weather was beautiful and expected to last throughout Mardi Gras day. Haven't gone to any parades, but please check out a picture of

Happy Fat Tuesday! Mardi Gras is officially in full swing and funnyman Will Ferrell was on hand in NOLA to kick off the parade by being this year´s grand marshall, the King of the Bacchus

Costumes, colorful beads give way to ashes as New Orleans' Mardi Gras ends …

Riders make their way down Sixth Street at the start of the Mamou Mardi Gras Tuesday. "It's tradition. Between here and Church Point and Iota, this is what Mardi Gras is all about. Not New Orleans." MAMOU — Mardi Gras in Louisiana often is known for

It seemed inevitable, but we finally have New Orleans premier band celebrating Mardi Gras on a new record.

Thirteen clubs in Buffalo's entertainment district strung together a promotion for Mardi Gras, and it's getting mixed reviews. Noir owner Justin Anderson said, “There's a 2 am weigh in. The person with the most beads, special beads, wins.

Bam Margera spent Fat Monday in the custody of the New Orleans Police Department after the "Jackass" star got arrested for getting a little too crazy…

Music is at the heart of many Mardi Gras celebrations, and Bayou is showing off three very different sides of the New Orleans's sound. Beginning at noon, it's a day-long affair with hot jazz from Laissez Foure, the full-on funky brass band Yamomanem,