by mcl | Dec 23, 2013 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN The 2013 Christmas season has arrived! Now is the time to plan fun gifts to share with friends, family, and teachers. I like to give much thought to my edible gifts each year. Make it easy on yourself by preparing many gifts at once. Time in and out of...
by mcl | Nov 2, 2013 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN November is autumn at its finest here in Mississippi. Vibrant fall colors are everywhere you look. With cooler temperatures, I love to pull out old family recipes or try new versions of the old ones. My mother and her sisters baked Pineapple Upside...
by mcl | Oct 3, 2013 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN I love fall. It marks the end to the blazing summer here in Mississippi. Fall can be refreshing and can energize us as we are reminded of another season approaching. Color is all around us. The bright oranges, vibrant reds, and golden yellows—they...
by mcl | Sep 2, 2013 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN A gluten-free diet excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Most people have no need to cook gluten free. For those with wheat allergies or celiac disease, however, gluten-free cooking must become a way of...
by mcl | Aug 9, 2013 | Columns, Food for Thought, Lifestyle
By LYDIA BOLEN With the month of August upon us, many people are digging out their lists of things to tend to SOONER than LATER! There are school supplies to purchase, new activities starting up, and of course, fresh new ideas to decide on for upcoming tailgates at...
