Few activities are more fun than spending time in the kitchen with a child or grandchild, and it is certainly the season to do so now. Like my daughter did, my granddaughter loves cooking with me. It is a bonding time, just like it was years ago with my grandmother. She had the patience of […]
New or reluctant hostesses often panic when they are asked to host a holiday party or even a Thanksgiving dinner, but there is no need. A little planning goes a long way in giving a successful party. Decide what kind of party it will be. Is it a sit-down dinner, a buffet, a cocktail party, […]
Hate to say goodbye to all those fresh summer fruits and vegetables? Whether you’re a gardener, farmer’s market shopper or do-it-yourself picker at south Mississippi u-pick farms, no one likes to toss out fresh produce that’s past its prime. Home canning is a way to ensure those vegetables or fruits stay around for months to […]
Grandma’s kitchen stirs memories and the senses. Remember her kitchen smelling of fresh-baked berry pies or berry jams simmering on the stove? She never failed to “put” up jams so the family could enjoy the fruits of summer all year long. Those that have a great cooking grandma still with them are blessed indeed. Get her […]
Some Coastians prefer to stick to the old-fashioned burger with all the trimmings, while others are game for a taste adventure. Across the country, the tried-and-true ground beef burger on a bun with lettuce, onions, tomato and cheese is the hands-down favorite. Some no longer eat ground beef and opt for a veggie or bean […]
Mississippi ranks near the top at growing one of the best superfoods. Mississippi’s “blues,” or blueberries, which are grown near the Coast, are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, soluble fiber and phytochemicals (flavonoids). Blueberries also top the list of superfoods, a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. Other berries, strawberries and […]
Easter makes for the most egg-cellent holiday. Beyond being colored or dyed, eggs are a protein-packed power food that perform triple, or even quadruple, duty for Easter Sunday. They go from brunch to appetizers, entrees to desserts. The Easter season is a time of rebirth, renewal and newness. Arriving on the heels of Lent, which […]
Kids literally make the holidays. Bring them into the kitchen and help take the stress out of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations. They are eager to learn and can participate in more preparations than parents or grandparents realize. Children as young as 3 can fetch ingredients from the pantry or refrigerator. Such tasks help […]
It’s the centerpiece of most holiday feasts — and it doesn’t have to come with a side of stress. Follow this trusted turkey recipe, and you can count on great results. TURKEY ROASTED IN CHEESECLOTH What you’ll need: 1 whole turkey, preferably fresh and all natural, not injected with any solution 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 […]
Stress and Thanksgiving dinner should not be synonymous. After all, Thanksgiving should be a time to enjoy friends and family, watch a college football game and, most importantly, remember our many blessings. In all too many homes, Thanksgiving means being stressed to the max with too much to do and so little time to do […]
