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Kara’s Sights and Bites: It’s fall…can apple baked goods be far behind?

Kara’s Sights and Bites: It’s fall…can apple baked goods be far behind?

by Mississippi Monitor | Oct 8, 2025 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough     Finally, it’s fall…the all-too-fleeting season that brings only a few cool days in the south in between heat spells and cold weather. Instead of thinking about ways to incorporate pumpkin spice into everything from coffee to bread, I’ve...
Kara’s Sights and Bites: The ‘red box’ is from the past…let’s leave it there

Kara’s Sights and Bites: The ‘red box’ is from the past…let’s leave it there

by Mississippi Monitor | Oct 1, 2025 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough     Don’t ask me why…but someone, somewhere thought it was a good idea to make Hamburger Helper relevant again. Yes, you read that right…the bright red box adorned with the animated white glove character pointing to a pan of…well, I’m not...
Kara’s Sight and Bites: Finally…a new food trend I can embrace

Kara’s Sight and Bites: Finally…a new food trend I can embrace

by Mississippi Monitor | Sep 24, 2025 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough   Covered in red sauce (or gravy, as Italians lovingly call it); paired with sauteed vegetables, shrimp and more red sauce for a delicious Shrimp Creole; stirred together with chopped vegetables and pepperoni and doused in a vinaigrette dressing...
Kara’s Sights and Bites: Gulf Coast visit on emotional anniversary brought renewed hope; restaurant and hotel finds

Kara’s Sights and Bites: Gulf Coast visit on emotional anniversary brought renewed hope; restaurant and hotel finds

by Mississippi Monitor | Sep 17, 2025 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough     Visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina proved to be an emotional journey. Highlights were moving commemorative ceremonies and candlelight vigils; riveting documentaries and personal stories from...

Kara’s Sights and Bites: Cheeseballs deserve equal billing with dips

by Mississippi Monitor | Sep 10, 2025 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough       After sharing my favorite dip recipes last week as inspiration for fall football season, I was asked if I had any “new and different” recipes for cheeseballs. If it appeared that I was slighting cheeseballs in any way, I promise that’s not...
Kara’s Sights and Bites: Football season requires new dips

Kara’s Sights and Bites: Football season requires new dips

by Mississippi Monitor | Sep 3, 2025 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough     It’s officially football season – time for tailgating, attending watch parties and relaxing at home in front of the television to cheer on our favorite teams. As exciting as the game may be, simultaneously munching favorite snacks is...
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