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Kara’s Bites & Sights: It’s not too late to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Kara’s Bites & Sights: It’s not too late to celebrate Valentine’s Day

by Mississippi Monitor | Feb 14, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

There’s a good chance you’re reading this on Valentine’s Day or maybe the weekend following the day when a special meal of some kind is required with your significant other. Even if it’s too late to make a restaurant reservation, there are still a few options left to...
Kara’s Sights & Bites: New York City didn’t disappoint, even in January

Kara’s Sights & Bites: New York City didn’t disappoint, even in January

by Mississippi Monitor | Feb 7, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough I’ve previously shared my love of visiting New York City.  However, traveling to the chilly island surrounded by water in the dead of winter, aka January, was not something I’d seriously considered. After a visit last month, it may now be one of my...
Kara’s Bites & Sights: Whatever you do, don’t call ’em casseroles

Kara’s Bites & Sights: Whatever you do, don’t call ’em casseroles

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 31, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

Delivering dinner at the end of 2023 to friends who’ve helped me with various needs throughout the year proved to be more challenging than anticipated. Upon asking about the favorite foods of the male in the equation, I was told, “No chicken.” OK, there went my idea...
Kara’s Bites & Sights: Cold weather rekindles cornbread’s popularity

Kara’s Bites & Sights: Cold weather rekindles cornbread’s popularity

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 24, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough One thing you can always count on when frigid temperatures envelope Mississippi – grocery store shelves are swept bare in mere hours and everyone begins sharing photos of whatever it is they’re cooking. In the case of most of my acquaintances last...
Kara’s Bites & Sights: What’s old in the food world is new again

Kara’s Bites & Sights: What’s old in the food world is new again

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 17, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough    Just when I think there’s no way on earth anyone can create a new recipe, the internet surprises me. I own and regularly peruse many cookbooks, but similarly spend time checking out “trending” recipes online and on social media...
Kara’s Sights & Bites: 2023 was a very good year for new supermarket products

Kara’s Sights & Bites: 2023 was a very good year for new supermarket products

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 10, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough As promised, I compiled a list of my “favorites” from 2023 – included are new supermarket products and hidden gem restaurants that deserve a look in 2024. Without further ado, here’s what captured (and held) my attention in the previous year....
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