By Kara Kimbrough You don’t need to watch the 24-hour weather reports with the gloom-and-doom reports of this being the “hottest summer on record.” We get it…it’s HOT! And along with that no-brainer knowledge comes the fact that turning...
By Kara Kimbrough Here’s a little-known fact – many of the recipes we use today -or at least variations of them – originated during the dismal decade between 1929 and 1939, better known as the Great Depression. Prior to this time, many in the U.S....
By Kara Kimbrough Last week I was perusing one of the few remaining bookstores (don’t get me started on the impracticality of ordering books online without at least holding it in my hands, thumbing through a few pages and deciding for myself if it’s worth buying) in...
By Kara Kimbrough It’s summer, which in the south means one thing: it’s hot. Very hot. Even so, last week I was excited to find an easy way to make one of my favorite dishes, vegetable beef soup/stew. Yes, soup can be enjoyed in the summer. It’s all in how you prepare...
By Kara Kimbrough It’s hard to believe, but half of 2023 has slipped away. The halfway point is a good time to reflect on the food and travel-related items are on my favorites list. So, without further ado… Here’s what I’m loving: 1. Blue Bell Sherbet – I’m not sure...
By Kara Kimbrough What’s not to love about the Fourth of July? It’s filled with patriotism, picnics, fireworks, family gatherings, watermelon (make that Smith County watermelons if you’re from south Mississippi), barbecues, homemade ice cream and much more. And...
