In a world where there seems to be a lot of craziness, occasionally, Providence wins. Take today, for instance. This morning, while taking our son to day care (via the same route we have been taking for nearly 2 years), we passed the gas station sign we’ve been passing for awhile: “Suck the Shuck Tamales, [...]
For most folks, when you think “incredible food,” Florence, Mississippi is probably not the first place that comes to mind. However, if you pay attention, you’ll find food in Florence that will make you want to slap your momma. Especially if you’re craving burgers. Where do you find these burgers? Well, you’ve probably seen the [...]
If you ever drive down Highway 49, it’s impossible to miss that crazy restaurant shaped like a giant teepee. But blink or stare too long, and you’ll likely miss the neighboring shops in Pocahontas. Next to the mega…
Hole in the wall restaurants. Most people seem to either love them or hate them. You give my husband some sort of home cooking served with a side of “I’m not so sure that kitchen should’ve passed inspection,” and he’s a happy camper. He’s one of those…
Yesterday we learned a little about Cooper’s Country Meat Packers and their famous Country Pleasin’ Brand Sausage. Today, we’re talking a little more about their Butcher Market. And, since it’s National Hot Dog Month, why not talk about hot dogs too? Our friend…
Elizabeth’s Restaurant The second place in our “worth the drive” New Orleans series focuses on a restaurant called Elizabeth’s Restaurant. (If you missed part one about Port of Call, be sure to check that out too!)…
I remember the first time I went to the Burris Farm Market. I wasn’t old enough to drive, and my father pulled into the market – lured by the vast bounty of fresh peaches that were slowing down traffic. My father was a farmer, and we always had an enormous garden…
The Country Kitchen: A Melting Pot White collar, blue collar, or no collar, diners at The Country Kitchen located at 219 West County Line Road, just before the Tougaloo College entrance, enjoy making themselves at home. This eatery is truly a local melting pot…
Editor’s Note: Eat Jackson made a trip to Beatty Street Grocery, the Jackson restaurant owned and operated by the family of Skylar Laine, the South’s darling that was voted off of American Idol last night. We even got to talk to Skylar about her favorite food at…
I visited a very special place for lunch last week. It was completely off of my beaten path, but 100% worth the detour. Tasty, healthy fare, the friendliest service I’ve gotten in 2012 (hands down), and a smooth and swanky atmosphere define this restaurant. So what restaurant am I talking about? Two words: The Penguin. [...]
On a day like today, which is National Potato Chip Day, we would like to turn your focus to some of the best potato chips we believe have ever existed. The chips we’re talking about are none other than MERMAID CHIPS from The Mermaid Café in Gluckstadt’s Lake Caroline. There are several reasons why Mermaid [...]
It’s been way too long since I’d eaten at Sophia’s at Fairview Inn, so my honey and I decided to enjoy a special lunch date. There were many things we loved about this meal, one of which being completely non-food related. We got a great deal of enjoyment adding variety to the all female, 60+ [...]
Whistle Stop Express, home of GG’s Super Burgers, is located in Flora, MS in the Kearney Park area of town. Whistle Stop Express is a new burger joint that, should you be in that area, is definitely worth a visit. A little background story… Early this past summer, my mister and I were driving to [...]
