Versatile quiche: Breakfast, lunch or dinner, this dish can do it all

It may be the inimitable Julia Child quiche lovers in the Golden Triangle should thank for popularizing the egg custard oven-baked pie filled with everything tempting and savory.

Berry sweet: Low in calories, high in nutrients, strawberries rule

Few things taste better than a bowl filled with fresh-grown strawberries during a Southern spring and summer. Not only are they delicious and beautiful in all their red-ripened glory, but this fruit is naturally high in fiber, Vitamin C, folate, potassium and antioxidants. But back to that taste ...

Cinco de Mayo: One cook shares her abuelita's recipes for a Mexican fiesta

Supper time was happily chaotic in Patricia Wilson's childhood home in El Paso, Texas, with lively conversation -- often in Spanish -- flowing around the family table.

Eight O' May fundraiser draws barbecue fans, too

"I love to cook, and I always have," said Tom Wolford of Columbus. That fortunate fact has been a big part of the Eight O' May fundraiser at St. Paul's Episcopal Church every spring for the past 15 years.

Cattlemen's Association offers to 'do the cooking,' but you can too with these recipes

Need a break from the kitchen? Looking for a little extra downtime? Mark your calendar for April 29-30 and let the Lowndes County Cattlemen's Association take over the grill.

Tour of Kitchens: Girlchoir's annual event features kitchens of distinctive style

Three kitchens that hit the right notes will be open Saturday in support of the Columbus Girlchoir and its 57 members.

Spring salads: April's arrival heralds fresh ingredients, awakening farmers' markets

Granted, there's still a nip in the nightly air, but as April makes her entrance, the season's first produce is beginning to make its debut. Savvy shoppers in the Golden Triangle will soon be heading to farmers' markets for the freshest and most nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits.

Breaking ground: Young gardeners learn good prep now yields good eats later

"We like this a lot better than working in the house," 11-year-old Harrison Nasekos grins, taking a break from tilling a plot of loamy, brown earth at Palmer Home for Children on Columbus' Ninth Street South Monday.

March munchie madness: Liven up tourney season with these recipes

Even if your team isn't among the 68 with an invite to the Big Dance, there's no reason not to join the fray. For a Final Four fete with the whole gang over, food should be uncomplicated to eat and TV-tray friendly.

GO GREEN: Lure a little luck o' the Irish with these recipes

Move over, Mardi Gras. St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, and you don't have to be Irish to join in the tasty festivities.

A royal idea: From king cakes to shrimp vol-au-vent, Dianna Hankey helps the good times roll

No Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without a king cake. But, there are cakes, and then there are Dianna Hankey's cakes. The British expatriate's fresh, sweet bread pastry is plump with luscious cream cheese filling, brown sugar, cinnamon, sugary icing and colorful sprinkles. And those are the "plain ones."

World cuisine: MUW international luncheons offer exotic fare, excellent training

Diners with adventurous palates are enjoying a "world tour" this semester at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus. Three international luncheons featuring Mexican, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine are providing big benefits, too, for culinary arts students -- and showing off brand new dining facilities in Shattuck Hall on the MUW campus.

Veggie tales 'n' sales: Free workshops focus on growing your own, marketing

You've thought about it, but weren't quite sure where to start. You know about the benefits -- the freshness, higher nutrient levels, the money to be saved. But growing your own vegetables was always something you might try "someday."

Sweet to eat: Ways to say, 'Be Mine, Valentine'

There's just something about Valentine's Day. From the first little sack "mail box" we decorated and taped to our elementary school desks for classmates to drop their Valentines in, we were hooked. Now, all grown up, we still love to be remembered -- and to remember those we care about.

Chill Chaser: Game Day or any day, chili hits the spot

Chili. Some consider it the ultimate cold-weather fare. And in spite a recent spring teaser, Mother Nature has more winter in store, including Super Bowl Sunday, when Golden Triangle temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s by night.

Right bites: These appetizers can score big at any Super Bowl party

Here it comes -- Super Bowl XLV. The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers are deep in preparation for the NFL's big bash Feb. 6, but so are plenty of football fans who enjoy having friends and family over to enjoy the season's grand finale.

The Continental touch: New restaurant specializes in tapas and continental cuisine

Tapas -- those small, tasty canapés or appetizers so popular in Spain -- have returned to the Golden Triangle. Fritz Ehrentraut, of former hot spot 509 Tapas in downtown Columbus, resurrects the concept with the newly-opened Possum Town Tavern at 2222 Military Road.

Better together: Husband and wife team up to make baklava for the holidays

Some things are just easier with four hands than two. Making baklava is one of them. It's become a Christmas tradition for Vicky and Jimmie D. "Tuffy" Bourland, who live in northern Lowndes County.

Ho Ho Holidays: Festive fare for parties, gifts or snacks

As the days tick by until Santa's big scene, our halls are getting decked and our calendars filled.

Southern hospitality: Cooking savvy and a gift for entertaining inspire Carpenter to collaborate on cookbook

Stepping into Nancy and Carol Carpenter's historic Columbus home during the holidays brings to mind a more gracious time. Bay leaf wreaths at the windows and mantles dressed in swags of greenery blend with warm colors, decor and furnishings that comfortably meld the present with the past.

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