Kara’s Bites & Sights
Kara’s Sights & Bites: Make your own meatballs and roasted chicken
By Kara Kimbrough Saying anything negative about local supermarkets goes against my beliefs. The 12+ years I worked for a supermarket chain still rank near the top of best work experiences of...
Kara’s Sights and Bites: Gulf Coast’s history, funnel cakes are just two reasons to visit
By Kara Kimbrough The history of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has always intrigued me. When I briefly (emphasis on brief) entertained the thought of earning a Ph.D., the origin on the area's founding...
Kara’s Sights & Bites: Hattiesburg offers history, hummus, hot chicken and hundreds of roses
By Kara Kimbrough One of the most amazing things about Mississippi is that there’s always a hidden gem just around the corner. A place I didn’t know existed until recently is the amazing...
Kara’s Bites & Sights: Forget pricey vacations: Enjoy free picnic areas during balmy spring
By Kara Kimbrough Dilemma: a tight budget doesn’t allow room for a flight to an expensive vacation spot. But here’s a thought: there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty, warm sun and cool...
Kara’s Bites & Sights: It’s OK to have fun with the Easter meal
By Kara Kimbrough Christians celebrate Easter for one reason: to commemorate the resurrection of Christ three days following his death. As long as we remember this important fact and celebrate its...
Kara’s Sights & Bites: Mississippi’s state parks are some of the best in the U.S.
By Kara Kimbrough It’s officially spring, which means our electric bills will soon skyrocket as air conditioners began operating at full capacity. Scratch that…on a more positive note, it’s...