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 “fortunate,” but I’ll steer clear of the “L word.” However, like any good Southerner, sitting...
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, cookies or related sweet treats just isn’t in your plans. However, if you have a few days off between now...
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, everything you’d possibly want to know about Christmas in Grapevine, Texas, a magical place that adequately lives up to its...
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 it’s a gift from the kitchen or at the very least, a bakery or specialty...
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 and think about as soon as the month of December rolls around....
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 Crockpot to speed up the cooking process of a turkey breast since thawing a full-size frozen...