Kara's Recipe Column

By Kara Kimbrough Don’t get me wrong, I don’t actually “love” freezing cold temperatures, icy roads and sky-rocketing electric bills as a result of the first two factors. However, now that cold weather seems to have arrived – after all, it’s officially been “winter” for a few weeks now – it’s time to start thinking about…

By Kara Kimbrough      It’s been entertaining, to say the least, to watch grownups bicker on the internet this week over whether or not gumbo and chili should be considered soup. I’ll be honest, I have better things to do with my time than argue about such trivial things. I’m too busy looking over my…

By Kara Kimbrough     Here’s a sobering thought. The overall quality of life of Americans living in the previous century compared to modern-day residents wsd much better. No surprise, our ancestors were much healthier. Diseases like cancer and diabetes were rarer and here’s why. Researchers attribute moderate doses of sunshine, rigourous daily exercise from working…

By Kara Kimbrough      The advent of fall is still a couple of weeks away. However, that hasn’t stopped me from looking through my recipe collections in search of favorite fall recipes. As much as I enjoy summer’s cool salads and lighter fare, nothing can compare to fall’s warm and soothing comfort foods. I’ve…

By Kara Kimbrough   Just like the old adage that white shoes can’t be worn after Labor Day, there seems to be a misconception that vacations need to cease as well. In the south, the weather is still extremely warm. Let’s be honest: summer-like conditions will be around for quite a while. So, why not…