Kara's Sights & Bites
Visit Hattiesburg for world-class roses and fried chicken
Headed south for a long Memorial Day weekend at the beach? Take the Hattiesburg exit and drop in the bustling city of Hattiesburg to stretch your legs, enjoy a delicious meal and take incredible selfies in a wonderland of beautiful roses. Slightly twisting Shakespeare’s words, a rose by any other name, or color, would look…
Read MoreDon’t let tourists outdo us; visit Laurel this summer
By Kara Kimbrough Mississippi is blessed to be the destination of choice for travelers from around the U.S. and countries across the globe. A few tourism spots that come to mind are the Gulf Coast, Natchez, Vicksburg and assorted college towns around the state. Add Laurel to the list of places that are drawing tourists…
Read MoreStrike up the grill…Memorial Day is almost here!
By Kara Kimbrough Memorial Day officially begins Friday at 5 p.m., signaling the start of outdoor grilling, eating and entertaining season. Whether it’s at a backyard cookout, family reunion or long-weekend-vacation, food served outdoors just tastes better. Finding the right recipes to celebrate the holiday is second only in importance to a few coveted days…
Read MoreEnjoy guilt-free summer meals by making a few easy changes
By Kara Kimbrough It’s not officially summer yet but that hasn’t stopped temperatures from breaking into the 90s on more than one recent occasion. I don’t know about you, but surviving a tortuous Mississippi summer requires an extra dose of self-care. And yes, that extends to the kitchen and my meal choices. After all, what…
Read MoreDine in or cook at home? ‘Tis the $1 million question…
By Kara Kimbrough Mention food of any kind these days and the first thing that pops in anyone’s mind and out of their mouth is the cost, both in the supermarket and at restaurants. Here’s the thing, though – we still have to eat. I can’t in good conscience recommend that anyone stop dining out…
Read MoreBeach views (and food) beat mountains every time
By Kara Kimbrough “Beach or mountains?” This question is often thrown about when engaging in workplace “get acquainted” sessions and other venues. For me, it’s a no-brainer. Having grown up in a state with hills, not mountains, not to mention 26 miles of beautiful manmade beaches fronting the Gulf of Mexico at our southern-most tip,…
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