Looking back at this episode, we forgot to even really discuss the origins of the carnival. But, it's probably nothing you haven't already seen on the History Channel. In case you missed every show that's been on about Mardi Gras, check out this great article from Wikipedia about the different carnivals and festivals of the world: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival.
Links of Interest (lots of links this time, we covered a LOT of food!):
- Streetfood - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_food
- Kennywood - http://www.kennywood.com
- Poutine - http://www.members.shaw.ca/kcic1/poutine.html
- Cotton Candy/Candy Floss - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_candy
- Tiny Donut Maker Video (Minnesota State Fair) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWuDJVJH-ak
- Funnel Cakes (another great Penn Dutch invention!) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funnel_cake
- Canada's Wonderland - http://www.canadaswonderland.com
- The Canadian National Exhibition (The "CNE" or "The Ex" for short) - http://www.theex.com
- Wasaga Beach Funnel Cakes thread - http://soompi.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t282846.html
- Butter Tarts - http://archives.cbc.ca/lifestyle/food/topics/1371-8373/
- Butter Tart Toronto Star Article - http://www.thestar.com/Life/article/211699
- Yakitori - http://www.japan-guide.com/r/e102.html
- Penny Licks - http://www.tts-group.co.uk/Product.aspx?cref=TTSPR594608&rid=51&cid=6
- Chinese Street Food - http://www.goworldtravel.com/ex/aspx/articleGuid.687711d7-d896-40e1-9c1c-21e4b1e4f6ed/xe/article.htm
- World's Best Street Food Article - http://www.frommers.com/articles/4570.html
- German Street Food Video (Youtube) -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3CX81Et92M