Kara’s Bites & Sights
What’s old is inevitably new again, even in the food world
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...
Create a “to do” list, one Mississippi attraction at a time
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...
Silver linings come in all forms, including treasured recipes
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...
Here’s what I’m loving in Summer ‘23
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...
Fourth of July may be my favorite food holiday
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...
A little island time can be enjoyed in The Bay
By Kara Kimbrough Lounging under shady palm trees with a tropical drink watching the waves roll in. Feeling the cool breeze floating in from the water. Standing under the refreshing waterfall of...