Favorite supermarket finds of 2021 are worth a try
By Kara Kimbrough I can’t begin my annual list of favorite supermarket products of the previous year without urging everyone to shop locally for food. As an employer of thousands of Mississippians and boost to local economies, schools, and organizations, locally owned and national supermarket chains need our support now more than ever. Ordering groceries…
Read MoreCelebrate Super Bowl LVI and Valentine’s simultaneously this year
By Kara Kimbrough For the first time in, well, forever, the Super Bowl has landed in the middle of Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s a given that many will choose to celebrate the day of love on the weekend prior to the actual day on which it falls this year…a less-than-romantic Monday. Despite Super Bowl LVI…
Read MoreLost art cooking skills, recipes are easy to learn
By Kara Kimbrough In today’s prepared foods, microwavable society, making dishes and condiments from scratch and preserving fruits and vegetables is quickly becoming a lost art, especially when it comes to the classics that once graced tables a few short decades ago. Be honest, outside of a restaurant, when is the last time you sat…
Read MoreFrying chicken is not hard when using Minny’s recipe
By Kara Kimbrough Following last week’s column on chicken and dumplings and other old-school dishes and kitchen skills, I was surprised to hear from so many who had never tried most of the kitchen skills everyone should “learn or at least attempt.” Many that responded were quick to tell me they “can” make dumplings, just…
Read MoreHomemade jelly, jam, and pound cake are skills worth mastering
By Kara Kimbrough Before you dismiss homemade jelly and jam-making due to lack of spare time or the ease of picking up a ready-made jar in the supermarket, please keep reading. I believe I can convince you to partake of this centuries-old tradition and live to tell about it. First, believe me when I say…
Read MoreMaking your own bread will ease inflation pains
By Kara Kimbrough This isn’t an essay on rising food prices. For one thing, it’s not fair to pick on one area when costs are skyrocketing in almost every segment of the economy. However, it's a fact that food prices are climbing. The rising cost of bread is part of the equation. I’ve found a…
Read MoreAdd the MS Gulf Coast to your spring itinerary
By Kara Kimbrough Spring, wonderful spring…the official start of vacation season. Before you pack the car or book a flight, consider an alternate plan. Don't wreck the budget with a long sojourn to an expensive out-of-state resort area filled with pricey restaurants. Instead, look no further than our own Gulf Coast. Besides festivals held almost…
Read MoreBay St. Louis’ treasures are the perfect escape from reality
By Kara Kimbrough Before extolling the delights of Hancock County in the second installment of “Top reasons to visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast," I’d be remiss if I left out the charming cities of Long Beach and Pass Christian. They’re worth a stop on U.S. 90 as you make your way to the Bay Bridge…
Read MoreCherry blossoms in Mississippi? Yep, it's true!
By Kara Kimbrough Mississippi doesn’t always get a lot of love from other parts of the country – in fact, we sometimes get overlooked altogether by those looking for scenic places to visit in the spring. And that’s a shame, as our state is filled with natural beauty, ranging from delicate dogwood trees to breathtaking…
Read MoreWhat would Elvis think about today’s bacon prices?
By Kara Kimbrough Elvis has been on my mind this week. But not for the normal reasons, like hearing one of his songs or seeing footage online of a press conference or concert at which the Mississippi native displayed his enduring charisma and talent. No, I thought about his penchant for consuming a pound of…
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