Struggling with what to get your loved ones this holiday? The best gifts come from the heart — and satisfy the sweet tooth. Why not give some homemade treats made with love in your very own kitchen? Three of the Coast’s most talented bakers have shared their go-to holiday cookie recipes — the ones that remind […]
Looking to impress your Thanksgiving guests? Check out these delectable recipes from Joy Monnerjahn, the culinary mastermind behind The Bayou Belle (purejoy@purejoyliving.net). APPLE CRUMBLE PIE INGREDIENTS: Store-bought pie crust 1 tablespoon flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 2.5 apples, peeled and thinly sliced TOPPING: 1 stick of […]
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Nothing says “welcome home” quite like festive greenery on the front door — and this year, I decided to switch things up with a beautiful Christmas door swag. Think of it as a fresh take on the traditional wreath. It’s easy to make, easy to hang and completely customizable to match your holiday style. Whether […]
Here, we catch up with Ronald Chambers, executive director of Bethesda Free Health Clinic in Ocean Springs. In his role, Chambers oversees daily operations, from coordinating staff and volunteers to managing programs, partnerships and outreach — ensuring the clinic delivers high-quality, compassionate care to those who need it most. 1. What does the clinic do? […]
Ah, the holidays are coming, and what a magical time it is here on the Coast! Our beach walks get a little cooler, twinkling lights adorn oak trees — and between the Thanksgiving feasts, December celebrations and Mardi Gras festivities, it’s easy to feel like your health goals are slipping away faster than Santa slides down […]
Karen Adkins is not your typical grandmother. “I’ve been tandem parachuting (and) still love rollercoasters,” says the self-described “adrenaline junkie.” “I’m hoping to do the Nascar challenge soon!” Now a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, the adventure-loving native of Cookeville, Tennessee, has called many places home: Nashville; Yokosuka, Japan; Atsugi, Japan; […]
When guests enter Bay St. Louis Community Hall on Nov. 7, they’ll not only get to sample some of the Coast’s best cuisine — they’ll be helping local youth reach their full potential. A Taste of the Future, a fundraiser benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast’s Hancock County Unit, draws 120-plus […]
