During Mardi Gras, thoughts of fasting ... Fry okra until it starts to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. Make your roux: Over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of canola ...

like a microcosm of Mardi Gras playing out in its dining rooms. “It’s always the same people, and eventually it turns into table hopping; everyone knows each other from the year before ...