Beignets!

Mardi gras has come and gone, but not before we tried something new, delicious, and so appropriate for the day!  Fried food is practically taboo in this household, partly from the obvious unhealthy reason, but also from a slight fear mom has of frying.  So I agreed to man the hot oil and we successfully made Princess Tiana’s famous “man-catching” beignets.  Unfortunately pictures cannot convey taste, so you will just have to accept my word that they were delightful!  Now, with lent upon us maybe I can finally drop those pounds I promised to get rid of on New Year’s Eve.  I wonder if any of the beignets will be left in the morning . . .  

The concerned ones wore safety glasses.  I was the rebel.

Beginning.

Middle.

End (Yes, I know the previous picture had four 
and this one has five, but that is editing for you!)

Dust with powdered sugar for a hint of sweet 
and you are truly done.

Ah!  The perfect conclusion.