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Sustaining and Habilitating Mississippinew

When you think of Columbus, Miss., you probably think of the Mississippi University for Women and its extensive nursing program. But did you know that MUW has one of Mississippi's only culinary programs that lead to a Bachelor's of Science in the subject?
Jackson Free Press  |  Amber Helsel  |  10-02-2014  |  Food+Drink

Apartment Herbsnew

Anyone who cooks regularly knows that herbs bought at a local store can be expensive. The good news is that, for the most part, they're incredibly easy to grow, and some even multiply for years of harvesting.
Jackson Free Press  |  Carmen Cristo  |  08-22-2014  |  Food+Drink

Becoming Paleonew

If you've never heard of Paleo, the idea is to eat more like our Paleolithic ancestors—no processed foods, no dairy, no grains.
Jackson Free Press  |  Amber Helsel  |  07-25-2014  |  Food+Drink

Juice Menew

Juicing is a great way to get your fruits and veggies in, and also have a delicious drink.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jane Flood  |  07-24-2014  |  Food+Drink

Tastes of Summernew

Cooking sausage in liquid that’s part beer deepens the flavors and makes for a perfect food-drink pairing.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jane Flood  |  06-06-2014  |  Food+Drink

Gluten-Free Goodiesnew

What is this gluten-free diet that everyone is talking about? It isn't the latest fad diet or a weight-loss secret. Gluten is a protein found in some grains, such as wheat, barley and rye. Some doctors recommend that patients with celiac disease (an immune-system disorder in which the body has an intestinal reaction to gluten) avoid oats as well.
Jackson Free Press  |  Kelly Bryan Smith  |  04-25-2014  |  Food+Drink

Latin Barbecue 101new

Many Latinos have moved to Mississippi over the past 10 years, so it's imperative that we all at least learn what to expect in our versions of barbecue in order to make eating and socializing easier for everyone.
Jackson Free Press  |  Ingrid Cruz  |  04-17-2014  |  Food+Drink

A Brief History of Oystersnew

Oysters really gained popularity in the United States in the 1800s, where rich and poor alike consumed mass amounts of the bivalves.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jesse Houston  |  04-14-2014  |  Food+Drink

The Local Catchnew

Seafood is always going to have a place on Mississippi tables, but in the wake of the BP oil spill and other environmental disasters, water quality in the Gulf has become a matter of concern.
Jackson Free Press  |  Nick Wallace  |  04-14-2014  |  Food+Drink

Fresh and Brightnew

Ceviche is a traditional Peruvian fish dish that combines sweet, sour and spice.
Jackson Free Press  |  Ingrid Cruz  |  04-14-2014  |  Food+Drink

Beef and Guinness Stew: The Ultimate Comfort Foodnew

Beef and Guinness stew is the perfect Irish dish, in this author’s humble opinion.
Jackson Free Press  |  Kathleen Mitchell  |  03-13-2014  |  Food+Drink

More Picky Vegetariannew

The one type of "sandwich" that lends itself well to almost any ingredient or lifestyle is a quesadilla.
Jackson Free Press  |  Amber Helsel  |  01-16-2014  |  Food+Drink

Eat Your Vegetablesnew

While being a vegetarian is a seemingly easy avenue to being healthy, it’s easy to create more bad habits.
Jackson Free Press  |  Amber Helsel  |  01-06-2014  |  Food+Drink

Baking Club Rulesnew

Baking chocolate chip cookies is easy if you understand the rules.
Jackson Free Press  |  Amber Helsel  |  12-05-2013  |  Food+Drink

FDA May Torpedo Food Movementnew

New rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act could adversely affect small organic farms.
Jackson Free Press  |  Jim Pathfinder Ewing  |  11-15-2013  |  Food+Drink

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