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Jaya Saxena is a Correspondent at Eater.com, and the series editor of Best American Food and Travel Writing. She explores wide ranging topics like labor, identity, and food culture. The days before the Christian fast of Lent are known by many names: Mardi Gras season, Carnival, Shrovetide. These are days to eat and drink richly,…