Kara’s Bites & Sights
Kara’s Sights & Bites: No-pan dinners mean no dishes to wash; easy, delicious meals
By Kara Kimbrough Ordinarily, I will entertain an alternate train of thought...but on this topic, I stand first. One of – if not THE – worst parts of cooking is dealing with the pile of dirty pots...
Kara’s Sights and Bites: More than antebellum homes: 10 things to do in Natchez
By Kara Kimbrough Visitors from around the world flock to Natchez during all seasons, for every reason imaginable. It's true, the city's beautiful antebellum homes are a major tourism draw, but...
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...