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Sweet Tartness

Vinegar is one product with multiple uses. It has benefits for the home (inside and out) and benefits for better health.

Wellness

Ouch! What a Pain

Last year, pain radiated from James Lynch's neck down his right arm. A professor and interim chief of neurobiology and anatomical sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, he …

Cooking

Help for the Culinary Coward

I have only recently discovered that the room housing my coffee pot and takeout menus is a kitchen. A few years ago, I was one of those people who actually …

Wellness

Natural ‘Wonder Drugs' for Stress

My alarm woke me at 6 a.m., and I headed for the shower. Soon I was out of the house and headed to work to arrive by 7 a.m. This …

Cooking

Divine, Delicious, Decadent

The table is set, candles are lit, and music is playing softly in the background. It's Valentine's Day, time for a romantic dinner for two. But what's on the menu?

Wellness

Questions for the Doc

When you go for a physical, be prepared to let your doctor know about any physical or emotional problems (like depression or anxiety) you may be having.

Cooking

Kitchen Essentials

On any given Saturday or Sunday, you will most likely find me in front of the television watching a marathon of cooking shows on the Food Network.

Cooking

Get Flamed

When I walked into Stix restaurant, I saw flames shoot up from a table out of the corner of my eye. The aroma of spices and fresh vegetables filled the …

Cooking

Real Food at Home

Gastronomes across the country, especially those with a penchant for Creole cuisine, know the name John Besh. The man has cemented himself as a pillar of the New Orleans restaurant …

Cooking

Meatless Mondays

"Meatless Monday" is more than just a cute catchphrase. It's an international campaign that encourages people to eat less meat for their personal health and the health of the planet. …

Cooking

Fit for a King

My mother was one of the best cooks in the world. On any given day, she could make a meal fit for a king. Mother had her own natural rhythm, …

Cooking

Justice, Faith, Power

For some people, February means king-cake season. In the South, a king cake is like a cake-sized cinnamon roll, usually with purple, green and gold icing. Traditionally, a king cake …

Eating Out

Must-Try Jackson Dishes

With as many restaurants in Jackson, there are tons of tasty bites here and there. Here are a few to whet your appetite.

Business

[Tech Talk] The iPad v. Laptop Debate

A hard-drive crash that forced me to reinstall the operating system on my 4-year-old MacBook interrupted work on this week's column.

Wellness

Resolve to Win

As a personal trainer and exercise instructor, I see lots of folks every day who want to lose weight. Especially at this time of year, it's the No. 1 goal …

Food

My Little Green Friend

Limes may be small, but they pack a large, flavorful punch. Both tart and sweet, limes complement an assortment of dishes and beverages. Limes are in the citrus family (related …

Business

[Tech Talk] Hacking Education

Let's take a little diversion from talking about hardware, software and tech companies this week. All the recent discussion about charter schools and virtual charter schools got me thinking about …

Cooking

The Land of Milk and Garlic Bread

I have tried a few diets in my lifetime, and I find that I always struggle with the same roadblocks.

Drink

So Much Tea

My sisters decided to start drinking tea in an attempt to stop drinking soda pop. We realized there were different types and flavors as we shopped for one that would …

Business

City Awards $67,000 to Local Businesses

The Jackson City Council approved more than $60,000 in small-business grants to seven area business in March. Since 2009, Jackson has awarded $684,681.20 to local businesses through the grant programs.