A taste of Mardis Gras in Montana

If I say “Mardi Gras” (continuing through Feb. 18) chances are I can guess the first place that comes to your mind. New Orleans, also known as the “Big Easy,” is far enough away to be a bit of a mystery for many in Big Sky Country. I’ve been there a few times, and it’s always a great reminder of how culturally rich and diverse our country is.  The food is reason enough to go. It has some of the most unique dishes in all of America, the legacies of Native American, French, West African, Spanish and other peoples who met and mixed in one of North America’s major trading areas. One of my f