By: Kara Kimbrough    Disclaimer: I haven’t watched Meghan Markle’s Netflix cooking show, "With Love, Meghan.” I admired Princess Diana and have similar feelings …

By: Kara Kimbrough  I’m calling it now…March is going to a great month! Why would I make such a bold statement? For starters, it contains two of my favorite occurrences of the …

By: Kara Kimbrough A sure sign that Mardi Gras season is near are the stacks of packaged King Cakes in supermarkets. Decorated with a thick purple, green and gold sugary icing and filled with …

By: Kara Kimbrough  Call me strange, but I don’t despair during the short period of time in which we experience a rare phenomenon: winter. Chilly temperatures and early nightfall …

By: Kara Kimbrough Valentine’s Day is almost here and we can’t let the day go by without making a heart-shaped treat of some kind. I know…store shelves are filled with …

By Kara Kimbrough       The northeastern U.S. in the middle of January might not seem like an obvious vacation choice. However, I’ve never been one to follow the rules AND …

By: Kara Kimbrough  14 billion hamburgers...12 million pizzas...3.8 million pounds of wings and the snack food without which no Super Bowl party is complete - 28 million pounds of chips - …

By Kara Kimbrough This easy to stir together creamy chicken pesto dish is the perfect, easy meal when time is short.    It’s only January, but I’ve already discovered …

By Kara Kimbrough  Don’t get me wrong, I don’t actually "love" freezing cold temperatures, icy roads and sky-rocketing electric bills as a result of the first two …

By: Kara Kimbrough I often hear from readers who fall into different categories: 1. They don’t cook, but instead, rely primary on restaurant or takeout meals; 2. They’re proficient …

By Kara Kimbrough Disclaimer:  I don’t believe in luck. You'll never hear me say that I’ve been “lucky” when something good comes my way. I’ll use the word …

By: Kara Kimbrough       I get it – Christmas is here (or perhaps already come and gone if you’re reading this later in the week) and baking any more cakes, pies, …

By: Kara Kimbrough     A trip to the Christmas Capital of Texas  should  produce a column on…well, all things merry and bright…right? Don’t worry, …

By: Kara Kimbrough I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: those on your Christmas gift list would prefer a gift you make over something that comes from a store. Even better if …

By: Kara Kimbrough Watching the televised lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City always conjures up delightful memories of a special trip; ones that I pull up …

By: Kara Kimbrough     Thanksgiving is upon us and while it might seem impossible, there IS still time to get a decent meal on the table in mere hours. Of course, it involves a …

By: Kara Kimbrough      I’ve often shared my love of food stores…large supermarkets…family-owned food markets…neighborhood grocery stores and local …

By: Kara Kimbrough  We’re well into our 7 th month of warm/sometimes hot Mississippi weather. My patience is wearing thin.     However, the weather report …

By: Kara Kimbrough     I’ve said it before but it bears repeating: casseroles get no respect. For some reason, the dishes that gained popularity in the 1970’s …

By Kara Kimbrough On paper, spending a mere 24 hours in New Orleans doesn’t compute. There’s so much to see and experience in a city filled with hundreds of restaurants, attractions, …

By: Kara Kimbrough It started out as a 24-hour trip solely to tour the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. While the museum was undoubtedly the highlight of a whirlwind visit to the Big …

By: Kara Kimbrough      I’ve never understood why Crockpots are used more in the fall and winter months. I understand that cooler weather signals the start of comfort …

By: Kara Kimbrough     I’ve shared my love of pound cake before. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I recently spent a few hours following the comments of members of …

By: Kara Kimbrough     It’s been entertaining, to say the least, to watch grownups bicker on the internet this week over whether or not gumbo and chili should be considered soup. …

By: Kara Kimbrough Here’s a sobering thought. The overall quality of life of Americans living in the previous century compared to modern-day residents was much better. No surprise, our …