{"id":2054,"date":"2025-03-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/?p=2054"},"modified":"2025-03-25T23:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T06:01:20","slug":"university-of-redlands-hosts-mardi-gras-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/27\/university-of-redlands-hosts-mardi-gras-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Redlands Hosts Mardi Gras Dinner\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spirits were high in the University of Redlands\u2019s Irvine Commons for the Feb. 20 Mardi Gras themed dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dinner featured a variety of Cajun favorites, including gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp, grits, hushpuppies and king cake. Satellite stations served mint julep mocktails and beignets, as well as fried alligator and okra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2066\" data-id=\"2066\" src=\"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jenner-with-drink-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jenner-with-drink-scaled.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jenner-with-drink-190x300.jpg 190w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jenner-with-drink-648x1024.jpg 648w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jenner-with-drink-768x1214.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jenner-with-drink-972x1536.jpg 972w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jenner-with-drink-1296x2048.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jenner-with-drink-1024x1618.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jenner Sherman \u201825 gives a thumbs-up with his mint julep mocktail at the Feb. 20 Mardi Gras Dinner. These drinks were served with crushed mint ice, fresh mint leaves and a lemon slice from a welcome station located near the entrance.\u00a0Photo credit: Kiera Beyer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2142\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2059\" data-id=\"2059\" src=\"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fried-Alligator-Okra-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fried-Alligator-Okra-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fried-Alligator-Okra-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fried-Alligator-Okra-1024x857.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fried-Alligator-Okra-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fried-Alligator-Okra-1536x1285.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fried-Alligator-Okra-2048x1713.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Students are served fried alligator and okra at the Feb. 20 Mardi Gras Dinner. Seafood, rice, spices and fried foods are common in Cajun cuisine.\u00a0Photo credit: McKenzie Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2513\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2055\" data-id=\"2055\" src=\"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beignets-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beignets-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beignets-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beignets-1024x1005.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beignets-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beignets-1536x1508.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beignets-2048x2010.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Beignets-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The line for the beignet satellite station grows long at the Fed. 20 Mardi Gras Dinner. These fried pastries are coated in powdered sugar and usually enjoyed with chocolate or caramel sauce and a hot drink. Beignets are of French origin and have become a New Orleans staple. Photo credit: McKenzie Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2061\" data-id=\"2061\" src=\"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mask-Making-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mask-Making-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mask-Making-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mask-Making-1024x1000.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mask-Making-768x750.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mask-Making-1536x1500.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theredlandsbulldog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mask-Making-2048x2000.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Students and community members decorate masks at the Feb. 20 Mardi Gras Dinner. The tradition of wearing masks at Mardi Gras celebrations originated so that different classes could mingle without tarnishing reputations. Photo credit: McKenzie Rose<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This themed dinner was the second \u201cWow Event\u201d of the academic year, where Harvest Table transforms Irvine Commons\u2019 appearance and menu once each semester.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese events are designed to infuse a sense of excitement and novelty into our everyday space, creating unforgettable moments for all who join us,\u201d Nicole Hoss, the Harvest Table guest experience manager said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new theme is given to each \u201cWow\u201d event, which is decided upon over the summer. Hoss said Harvest Table selected the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/holidays\/mardi-gras\">Mardi Gras<\/a> theme due to the success and enthusiasm it brought at other Harvest Table locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last Wow Event was \u201cStreet Food Extravaganza,\u201d featuring a variety of street food favorites along with friendship bracelet making and cloud slime crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These \u201cWow\u201d meals are just two of the <a href=\"https:\/\/dining.redlands.edu\/events\/\">many events<\/a> Harvest Table puts on to spice up the school year. They host at least three pop-ups a month that showcase local partners, educate about sustainability, and celebrate national food holidays. There are also special events every other month like Teaching Kitchens, where students learn how to make different foods, and Farm Table Dinners that serve four-course plated tasting menus using local ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other recent Harvest Table events include the March 12 noodle jar Health &amp; Wellness pop-up, March 18 popcorn-making activity and March 27 Farm Table. To stay up to date with what\u2019s next on the table, sign up for Harvest Table\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/dining.redlands.edu\/email-sign-up\/\">monthly newspaper<\/a> or follow them on Instagram @htredlands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spirits were high in the University of Redlands\u2019s Irvine Commons for the Feb. 20 Mardi Gras themed dinner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":2058,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":" Inflatable decorations welcome people to Harvest Table\u2019s Feb. 20 Mardi Gras Dinner at Irvine Commons. Mardi Gras is a Christian festival that involves partying and indulging before the Lent season of self-discipline begins. 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