Articles by Ashlynd King
Local bartenders shake up Starkville’s cocktail scene
Would you try a rye whiskey cocktail infused with Apple Jacks cereal? What about a matcha-centered Japanese gin and tonic with whipped honey cold foam? Or a Blackberry Bramble served with a grilled lemon and roasted rosemary?
Mahjong March Madness for The Mission
To golfers and members, the Old Waverly it’s best known for its award-winning golf course and Old South charm. But if you were to venture into the grand clubhouse on a Monday morning, you would hear the hypnotic clinking of tiles and soft voices saying phrases like “3 Bam,” “Red Dragon” and “6 Dot.”
Mississippi stories in stitches: Lecture at MUW blends art, history and activism through quiltwork
It began with a song – adapted words from Stevie Wonder’s “Living in the City.”
Tomato toast dreamin’
Like many of us over the past few weeks, I have begun to fantasize about our future garden.
Friendship brought them together. Loss cemented their bond.
Orchids on the invitations and in the bouquets, silk drapes holding space in the front pews, a handwritten note embroidered into the fabric folds of her bridal gown, a signature cocktail (that’s just a shot of Fireball) and hats with the KISS band logo passed out – these are just some of the ways Rayne Phillips and J.R. Jourdan are honoring Rayne’s late parents, Katherine Phillips and Doug Phillips, at their wedding this evening.
Sheet-pan simple: Spicy orange marmalade chicken and roasted vegetables
I went to Atlanta this past weekend to enjoy time with some old friends.
Artist Spotlight: Columbus band Whitehawk debuts all-analog album tonight
What do Pink Pantheress, the Velvet Underground, Wet Leg, Sonic Youth, Dirty Presley and Timeout Room have in common?
At Grandmother’s table: W graduate reclaims Soul Food narratives through nutrition
For Sade Meeks, a Mississippi University for Women graduate, registered dietitian and founder of G.R.I.T.S. Inc. (Growing Resilience In The South), the path to championing cultural nutrition began with a simple meal of grits shared with her grandmother.
Melodies that shaped us: Black History Month celebration concludes with “Forever Legends” concert
Thunder rumbled and rain came down hard on downtown Columbus Thursday evening, but inside the Columbus Arts Council, the atmosphere was bright and electric.
Ask The Dispatch: What’s the best way to explore the Golden Triangle’s cemeteries?
With Columbus’ Spring Pilgrimage just around the corner, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students are preparing for their annual production of Tales from the Crypt, set to begin April 8.
Catfish, close to home
I had one of those moments recently that felt equal parts obvious and enlightening. During an interview with Mississippi University for Women alumna Sade Meeks,
Black Sesame Rice Krispies treats
I’ll admit something shocking: I’ve never made Rice Krispies treats. But of course, the first time had to include a twist. Enter the viral black sesame version from The New York Times Cooking. They turn out umami-forward, slightly salty, and delightfully addictive.
Breastfeeding, bonding and community
Upon entering the Downtown Columbus YMCA on a warm February afternoon, Jenna Hood’s anxiety was palpable.
New historic markers commemorate Columbus Black history leaders
On an unusually warm February afternoon, community members gathered along Main Street and later on Ninth Avenue South to honor two pillars of Columbus’ Black history – a pioneering historian who preserved the legacy of African American inventors and a school that transformed freedom into opportunity.
Cooking beyond my comfort zone
I recently decided it was time to grow up. Not emotionally – my work there is neverending – but in the kitchen.
