Kara's Sights & Bites
Kara’s Sights & Bites: Lighten up! It’s time to celebrate spring
Mother’s Day may have come and gone, along with a few college graduations, but there are still plenty of special occasions occurring from now until summer. High school graduations, bridal …
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: No-pan dinners mean no dishes to wash; easy, delicious meals
Ordinarily, I will entertain an alternate train of thought…but on this topic, I stand first. One of – if not THE – worst parts of cooking is dealing with the pile of dirty pots and pans …
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: More than antebellum homes: 10 things to do in Natchez
Visitors from around the world flock to Natchez during all seasons, for every reason imaginable. It’s true, the city’s beautiful antebellum homes are a major tourism draw, but Natchez is much more than the sum total of its pilgrimages. You don’t have to look far to find 10 additional things to do in one of…
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: Make your own meatballs and roasted chicken
Saying anything negative about local supermarkets goes against my beliefs. The 12+ years I worked for a supermarket chain still rank near the top of best work experiences of all time …
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Gulf Coast’s history, funnel cakes are just two reasons to visit
The history of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has always intrigued me. When I briefly (emphasis on brief) entertained the thought of earning a Ph.D., the origin on the area’s founding and its first …
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: Hattiesburg offers history, hummus, hot chicken and hundreds of roses
One of the most amazing things about Mississippi is that there’s always a hidden gem just around the corner. A place I didn’t know existed until recently is the amazing …
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: Forget pricey vacations: Enjoy free picnic areas during balmy spring
Dilemma: a tight budget doesn’t allow room for a flight to an expensive vacation spot. But here’s a thought: there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty, warm sun and cool breezes …
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: It’s OK to have fun with the Easter meal
Christians celebrate Easter for one reason: to commemorate the resurrection of Christ three days following his death. As long as we remember this important fact and celebrate its true meaning, …
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: Mississippi’s state parks are some of the best in the U.S.
It’s officially spring, which means our electric bills will soon skyrocket as air conditioners began operating at full capacity. Scratch that…on a more positive note, …
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Easter lunch should be special, not stressful
Sitting down to a bountiful lunch on Easter Sunday has been an American tradition for decades. However, for many, it can be a stressful day, juggling church services, family time and other activities with cooking a special meal complete with an often-tricky baked ham. But it really doesn’t have to be a meal you…
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