I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Mitchell Moore, the owner of Campbell’s Bakery in Fondren, to have a conversation about one of my favorite things. I’m talking, of course, about cake. Moore, who took over Campbell’s in 2011, had plenty to say about cake, and rightly so: his team decorates about 30 cakes [...]
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and Jackson has its share of festivities for this GREEN day, including the annual Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade. To make your St. Paddy’s Day celebration even more exciting, Broad Street Bakery is offering one of their most loved pastries, the King Cake, with a good ol’ Irish [...]
Back in November, Eat Jackson fans far and near registered en masse for a chance to win Eat Jackson’s Gigantic All-American Bowl Party Giveaway. With hundreds of dollars in gift certificates to many of the best local football food-fixing restaurants in the Jackson metro area including , apparently the prize was lucrative based on the [...]
Driving down State Street in Fondren, one building stands out. The pink and green of Campbell’s Bakery makes me smile every time I drive by and when you go in, you’ll understand why. From their brownies (I always pick the middle piece) to their perfect birthday cakes, Mitchell Moore has the perfect small town bakery. [...]
If you are like a lot of people this holiday season, money is tight. You may be trying to find creative ways to give to everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Homemade gifts are a wonderful idea because it not only saves money, but it shows you put some thought into it. We’re [...]
Get a Free Upsize on Your Coffee or Tea Drinks at Cups! Cups: An Espresso Cafe has a menu full of heart-warming coffee and tea drinks sure to sooth your soul and take the chill off your bones in this chilly Holiday weather. And with eleven locations in the metro area, you’re sure to find [...]
William Faulkner once said, “To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi.” As the headline on the new menu, Faulkner’s famous quote serves as the perfect introduction to Jackson’s latest locavore hotspot, The Library Lounge at the Fairview Inn, home of resident Chef Gary Hawkins’ small plates and cocktails. Tucked just off the entry [...]
If the thought of Thanksgiving beckons images of boys in blue and red and maroon and white smashing into each other, surely you’re from Mississippi. On that beloved Saturday after Thanksgiving, when the leftovers have dwindled and we’ve all awoken from our turkey-induced comas, it’s high…
I have a love affair with donuts. Good donuts, that is. I am not a fan of heavy, cake-like objects in the shape of a donut. Or ones that are too greasy. But those perfectly fried sweet bread morsels draped in a perfect coat of sugar glaze…those have my heart. Light, melt in…
We may be leaving the tricks up to you, but when it comes to treats, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the All Hallow’s Eve spirit at many local restaurants and bakeries, where sweet black and orange abound!
Even though autumn has taken its own sweet time making its arrival, that doesn’t mean you can’t start taking advantage of all the delicious Fall produce making their way into farmers markets and grocery stores. Apples are among the most popular Fall treats because they are…
What’s fuzzy on the outside with a rock-hard core surrounded by juicy sweetness? No, we’re not talking about our publisher… We’re talking about PEACHES! It’s National Peach Month! You know what that means… Time to get a little silly with the peach-eating.
Drained. Worn-out. Exhausted. No matter how you put it, you are feeling fatigued and need some pep in your step. You are not alone. Today individuals juggle families, work, and hobbies. Many factors contribute to sluggishness, but poor nutrition is a big offender. A well-balanced diet consisting…
