Butter Together: Pulling a ramen out of the hat
When I asked P what she wanted for her birthday dinner this year, she answered quickly: ramen, chicken and boiled egg whites.
Literary flavors: Mississippi State to host inaugural ‘Book Tasting’ event
Mississippi State’s College of Arts and Sciences is inviting the campus community to sample something new this month with its first “book tasting” event, a creative showcase that pairs faculty literature with iconic Mississippi State flavors.
Giant snails and tiny insects threaten the South’s rice and crawfish farms
Josh Courville has harvested crawfish his whole life, but these days, he’s finding a less welcome catch in some of the fields he manages in southern Louisiana.
Stop the sniffles with Sick Day Soup
Coughs and sniffles don’t have to derail you for long – not with a fresh, homemade stockpot full of Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup.
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.
Love at first bite: Blood Orange Cookies
I hope everyone enjoyed a lovely Valentine’s weekend.
Endangered sea turtles get high-tech care at Mississippi State University
Two endangered sea turtles are getting a new lease on life thanks to advanced imaging at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Families encouraged to join 29th annual Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13-16
This weekend birdwatchers of all ages are invited to step outside and help track feathered visitors during the 29th annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
Community Calendar for 2-14-26
Saturday, Feb. 14 ■ Rotary Classic Rodeo: The Starkville Rotary Club will host the annual Rotary Classic Rodeo at the Mississippi Horse Park, 869 E.
In the Garden with Felder: Personal style, not sin
It’s pruning time for shrub roses, hydrangeas, gardenias, and other summer-blooming shrubs.
Everyday Clay: Two little frogs sitting on a bench
Five years ago, on a Friday afternoon, I was standing in Dollar General staring at Valentine’s Day cards.
Fantasy, mystery and everyday romance
Some couples bond over favorite movies or shared playlists. For Erin and Bertron, love is written – quite literally – into the pages of their stories.
Sherry Ivy: Jesus will calm your storm at the right time
Storms are a natural part of life. Whether we’re entering a storm or currently in a storm, Jesus is with us, and He will calm our storm at the right time.
Ravioli filled with red beets is the colorful pasta dish of Olympic host Cortina
Every corner of Italy has its own culinary traditions, from carbonara in Rome to tortellini in Bologna.
A vintage appetizer still wins over modern crowds
When my friend Randi invited me to her Winter Olympics opening ceremony party, she issued a challenge: Every guest had to bring an appetizer representing a country.
Butter Together: Nachos that don’t require a run for the border
Look, I know trying to replicate Taco Bell food at home isn’t exactly normal.
Robert St. John: 28 degrees and warm all day
There are many intelligent ways to sell king cakes.
Brownies for two
Valentine’s Day has a funny way of making you feel like desserts need to be more over the top than normal.
Slimantics: Robotaxis beware: NYC eats hesitation for breakfast
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