This time of year can be hit or miss weatherwise, and when temperatures drop, there’s nothing better than an easy soup or chili to help keep my family and me warm. These cozy recipes can be made on the stovetop in a hurry, or you can fix it and forget it in the crockpot. No […]
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Brew Paddle Café
Nestled on the lower level of The Bella Hotel in the heart of Biloxi’s downtown, you will find a charming Parisian-inspired café and coffee shop that quickly has become a hot spot for locals and tourists alike. Brew Paddle Café opened last fall and has been winning hearts with its delectable breakfast and lunch offerings, […]
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Forget everything you think you know about the “typical” football fan. When Super Bowl Sunday arrives on Feb. 11, women will be watching in huge numbers. In fact, Nielson reports that females comprise 46 percent of the Super Bowl viewing audience. To put that in perspective, that’s higher viewership than the Oscars, Grammys and Emmys […]
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Feeding the stomach and the soul
A touch of New Orleans charm came to downtown Biloxi when Café 871 debuted in March. Owner Tina Johnson picked a location on the rapidly developing Howard Avenue after seeing its brick patio, which reminded her of many dining spots on Bourbon Street. Wanting to bring the distinct taste of New Orleans to both visitors […]
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You probably headed into this holiday season with the best of intentions. Perhaps you even made a list of Christmas-related tasks months ago, determined not to procrastinate. From shopping to decorating to keeping the kids entertained, you pledged that this year would be different. Fast-forward to December, and you’re panicking. Time got away from you, […]
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Is it really the Christmas season without delicious goodies? Of course, we can’t wait for the turkey with all the trimmings, but desserts are the true stars of the holidays— the perfect embodiment of the season’s sweetness. Plus, if you’re struggling to shop for people on your list, an assortment of homemade cookies, brownies or […]
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The one-stop treat shop
Susan Allen lives by a simple credo: “Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. Enjoy good food and good company.” Allen’s thriving business, Susan’s Sassy Sweets, is a testament to that philosophy. Located on Highway 90 in Waveland, the shop has been called one of the city’s best-kept secrets, but that secret is […]