'Tis the Season
One of the joys of summertime for foodies is the abundance of fresh tomatoes. Whether you grow your own, have a generous friend who shares their bounty, or frequent our …
Fit for a King
Nothing can beat the taste of a large plate of fried green tomatoes. I mean, this is truly a southern dish. Take a large glass of lime Kool-Aid, some pulled …
Mayor Chuck Jordan
Mayor Chuck Jordan is about to declare Greenville, Miss., the Hot Tamale Capital of the World.
National Rainier Cherry Day
National Rainier Cherry Day on July 11 is the perfect opportunity to get your summer fruit fix.
Love, and Picnics
It was one of those #$&@ days at work—we've all been there. I was so upset, I could hardly breathe or imagine how I could possibly show up at work …
Float On
At the crazy popular inaugural PM Burger, one beverage nearly eclipsed the meat, as surprising as it sounds. The Irish Car Bomb Float isn't on the regular Parlor Market menu, …
Joshua Marks Cooks Up a Storm
With only 19 minutes on the clock, the amateur cooks on "Masterchef" are attempting to turn inexpensive and unconventional ingredients into something gourmet.
Stir Up Something Saucy
I recently attended my 40th high-school reunion, and many of us have changed. I could not remember some classmates at first, but looking back at old high school pictures, I …
Plant Now for Fall Harvest
One of the benefits of living in the South is that we can extend our growing period through at least three seasons just by timing our planting, and four seasons …
There’s the Rub
As funny as it seems to advocate beer as a non-drinker, I often cook with wines and cooking sherry—why not beer?
Match Made in (Mouthwatering) Heaven
One great thing about high-gravity beer is that (much like its higher-alcohol cousin, wine) it pairs wonderfully with food. And as with pairing food and wine, there are some general …
Taste-Off at the JFP
All summer long, beer geeks and hop-heads have been buzzing about craft beer. But for those who have never ventured outside the standard varietals, the pool of higher-alcohol beers can …
Beer Law Changes July 1
With the stroke of his pen on April 9, Gov. Phil Bryant approved one of the most popular measures in recent history—the craft-beer bill.
Sweet, Sweet Beer
“I’d kill everyone in this room for one drop of sweet, sweet beer.” —Homer Simpson