Browsing: Food & Dining

Certainly, there is no more iconic Southern dish than cornbread. It is seldom eaten alone (although hot cornbread, sliced open and loaded with good butter is pretty hard to beat) and pairs wonderfully with peas and beans, greens, and even beef stew. But my favorite is a combination of cornbread, greens, and chow-chow (a condiment I have written about countless times). 

With cold and flu cases on the rise, you may be looking for ways to boost your immune system. But…

Jackson resident Carla Hobson was born in Mexico and like many other Latinos, she and her family left their home…

We are slowly making our way toward winter, but, with luck, we will have a few more weeks of this…

There was a revolution in how Americans prepared food just after the end of the Second World War. It was…

Gardening can make you feel more relaxed and peaceful. Focusing your attention on the immediate and physical tasks of gardening…

The glorious weather we are having is perfect for comfort food, and I know none better than potatoes au gratin.…

Charcuterie boards first became popular in 15th century France and have been on 5-star menus and served at swanky shindigs…

Is there anything more humble than the simple French fry? Every fast-food place has them, and there are a dozen…

It’s the time of year that I love to make jambalaya. Not only is it delicious, but if you take…

It’s been a while since we talked about po-boys, one of my favorite local specialties. I am sure you have…

If you’ve been to Bozo’s Seafood Market and Deli in Pascagoula, chances are you’ve had some delicious food prepared by Lincoln Phelps, a premier fry cook and local celebrity on the coast.

It’s tailgating season throughout the Magnolia State and it doesn’t matter if you’re a college football enthusiast or an NFL…

It’s been more than a year since I talked about my favorite pasta sauce of all time: Bolognaise. It’s a…

I have been writing about food for a long time, and, as you might guess, food, restaurants, and recipes make…

Think you know what the best dessert in the world is? Well, it’s not some pastry made in France or…