By Shelby Hodge University of St. Thomas Mardi Gras Ball chairs Kelli Kickerillo and Phyllis Mandola had set the goal high for the 62nd annual Fat Tuesday fundraiser honoring Archbishop J. Michael Miller. "A million for Miller" was their credo as they

by Frank James Rick Santorum greets people at the Michigan Faith & Freedom Coalition rally in Shelby Township, Mich., Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. Rick Santorum greets people at the Michigan Faith & Freedom Coalition rally in Shelby Township, Mich., Friday,

It's that time of the week when real foodies come together for a food festival! Fat Tuesday is the official start of Mardi Gras and here at Real Food Forager we are having our own Fat Tuesday Forager Festival! Every.

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

Vail Resorts has agreed to buy Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., for about $18 million.

Vail Resorts To Acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe, Calif., Creating an Unparalleled Offering for Skiers and Riders in the Tahoe Region wi.

Vail Resorts, parent company of Heavenly Valley and Northstar ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, has purchased Tahoe's Kirkwood Mountain Resort for $18 million.

The Meatpacking District is almost ready to welcome Nicholas Kirkwood to the neighborhood. The boutique at 807 Washington Street is undergoing construction as we speak and should be open in "about a month," according

Now Karrueche is the laughing stock of the industry after Rihanna took Chris Brown back — and totally disrespect his lover on her “Birthday Cake” remix. Sources say Rihanna made CB disrespect Karrueche to force him to

By Jocelyn Vena (@jocelyn1212) When Chris Brown and Rihanna dropped their remixes of "Birthday Cake" and "Turn Up the Music," fans immediately began to weigh in on the collaborations and what they mean about the status of Ri and Brown's highly

It was only a matter of time. For the past few weeks the world has been at a stand still with rumors swirling of one time lovebirds Rihanna and Chris Brown working with each other again. Just in time for her 24th birthday C

Now Karrueche is the laughing stock of the industry after Rihanna took Chris Brown back — and totally disrespect his lover on her “Birthday Cake” remix. Sources say Rihanna made CB disrespect Karrueche to force him to

Jovanovski, 66, no longer churns out the famed Polish pastries by the gross himself, but he said his family still looks to him to supply the goodies on Paczki Day, also known as Fat Tuesday. It is a day of indulgence before the beginning of Lent today

Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day, Mardi Gras, and Fat Tuesday), the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is primarily celebrated in English speaking countries, but

Bathed in springlike warmth and showered with trinkets, beads and music, New Orleans reveled in the excesses of Fat Tuesday. The drinking was in full swing shortly after dawn, and with it came outrageous costumes and flesh-flashing that drew thousands

King cake reigns on Fat Tuesday – and the days leading up to it – but there are other traditional indulgences to be had across the country today, as Ash Wednesday looms.

These bars meet all King Cake flavor requirements, but are simpler to make and to serve. By Perre Coleman Magness, The Runaway Spoon / February 21, 2012 King Cake bars make a great dessert for a Mardi Gras party, and would pack up beautifully to carry

By Amy Moore Masami Hart displays on Monday the colorful babies that will be used in king cakes sold at Rao's Bakery. Tradition says the cake consumer who finds the baby is king for the day. Photo taken Monday, February 20, 2012 Guiseppe Barranco/The

These bars meet all King Cake flavor requirements, but are simpler to make and to serve. By Perre Coleman Magness, The Runaway Spoon / February 21, 2012 King Cake bars make a great dessert for a Mardi Gras party, and would pack up beautifully to carry

King cake reigns on Fat Tuesday — and the days leading up to it — but there are other traditional indulgences to be had across the country today. Bennison's Bakery in Evanston, Ill., has sold about 600 dozen pączki (pronounced pooch-ski) today alone,

ROME — Pope Benedict XVI rode on a motorized cart in an Ash Wednesday procession, forsaking the traditional short walk between two Rome churches as the 84-year-old pontiff tries to conserve his energy. The pope wore

ROME — Pope Benedict XVI rode on a motorized cart in an Ash Wednesday procession, forsaking the traditional short walk between two Rome churches as the 84-year-old pontiff tries to conserve his energy. The pope wore

Lent helps spiritually prepare Roman Catholics for Easter, which this year falls on April 8. Benedict rubbed ashes on the foreheads of some faithful, as they approached him one by one, to symbolize mortality.

ROME — Pope Benedict XVI rode on a motorized cart in an Ash Wednesday procession, forsaking the traditional short walk between two Rome churches as the 84-year-old pontiff tries to conserve his energy. The pope wore

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

At the invitation of Apple, Nightline host Bill Weir was provided what was billed as unfettered access to the big Foxconn factory in Shenzen, China, where Macs, iPads and iPhones are made. The 30-minute episode opened with an appropriate disclaimer:

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By AppleInsider Staff Television network ABC has announced plans to broadcast a special edition of "Nightline" next week after having gained unprecedented access to document the working conditions inside factories at some of Apple's suppliers.

Danica Patrick is convinced that if "the stars are aligned" she can win the Daytona 500 in her first attempt on Sunday. Tiger Woods has often been fired up by adverse comments in the past but appeared to shrug off recent claims that he is beatable.

Danica Patrick NASCAR press conference The 54th running of the Daytona 500 kicks off the 2012 Sprint Cup series and the start of a new season of stock-car racing. Forty-three of the top drivers in the world will compete in

Former IndyCar star Danica Patrick is making the full switch to NASCAR this year. (Photo: Getty Images) More than one NASCAR Nationwide Series driver has playfully observed that if he can't win a race, the next best thing is to run in proximity with

Danica Patrick will run a full Nationwide Series schedule for the first time in 2012. (AP Photo) And yet the two drivers for the team have a combined 71 stock-car starts between them. Danica Patrick has started 25 Nationwide Series races, one ARCA race

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 is produced by fermenting sweetened green or black tea with a tradition of yeasts and germs known as the “Kombucha mushroom,” according to Cancer.org. It is not in fact a mushroom alternatively, it is called

believe letterpress make I or when do the in seriously Im would kombucha tea Kombucha Tea Facts. Kombucha is not just a health tonic.

Both Kombucha and coconut water are gaining popularity. Kombucha is a handmade tea that is fermented for 30 days. Proponents of the drink say it supports your immune system, fights aging and can even keep your skin and hair healthy, among other things.

Is anyone considering Jason Campbell as the Cowboys backup if he is released by the Raiders? -Nick Foles of the Arizona Wildcats would be my first pick at.

Jason Campbell was supposed to get married on Saturday, but he didn't. Dun dun DUN!

The Washington Post's Jason Reid, a personal friend of former Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell, discusses the text message that he received from Campbell regarding his wedding in the Dominican Republic. (/The Washington Post) Correction:

"Basketball Wife" Kesha Nichols may have a friend to swap stories with. The quarterback of the Oakland Raiders, Jason Campbell, is caught up in.