Living
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The History of Mardi Gras King Cakes
It’s Mardi Gras season, which means beautiful and delicious king cakes! As you may know, king cakes are those rings of sweet pastry with icing on top and are dusted with yellow, purple, and green sprinkles. The green sprinkles represent faith, the purple stands for power, while the yellow stands for justice. In addition to […] More
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Give Your Coffee a Nutritional Boost With Local Roasters
It’s no secret most of us are obsessed with our beloved coffee. Whether you prefer it hot, cold, decaf, instant, french pressed, etc., many of us drink as much coffee as we can get. Our mornings aren’t complete without a cup of joe to start our day. And, of course, there’s always the afternoon jolt […] More
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Mardi Gras Parades Set to Hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Mardi Gras season is quickly approaching as Fat Tuesday is slated for March 1 this year. The entire Mississippi Gulf Coast will be joining in on the festivities with a multitude of parades, galas, and parties. Picayune kicks the celebration off on February 2 with the first parade of the carnival season is set […] More
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Here Are the Best King Cakes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Here are the places to find the BEST king cakes on the Coast! I have a MAJOR sweet tooth and love all things sweet, especially trying every flavor and brand of king cake on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Quality Bakery in Gulfport Quality Bakery (1623 25th Ave in Gulfport) offers traditional plain king cakes as […] More
Food / Dining
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in Featured, Food & Dining, Living, TrendingThe History of Mardi Gras King Cakes
It’s Mardi Gras season, which means beautiful and delicious king cakes! As you may know, king cakes are those rings of sweet pastry with icing on top and are dusted with yellow, purple, and green sprinkles. The green sprinkles represent faith, the purple stands for power, while the yellow stands for justice. In addition to […] More
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Give Your Coffee a Nutritional Boost With Local Roasters
It’s no secret most of us are obsessed with our beloved coffee. Whether you prefer it hot, cold, decaf, instant, french pressed, etc., many of us drink as much coffee as we can get. Our mornings aren’t complete without a cup of joe to start our day. And, of course, there’s always the afternoon jolt […] More
Entertainment
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Stories Deliver Great Music With Blue Mother Tupelo
Blue Mother Tupelo band recently took the stage at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs for the 66th Songs & Stories. Each month the stage is lit, and the auditorium is packed with music fans as the sounds of local talent fill the air for an hour-long free concert. Blue Mother Tupelo, […] More
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Mardi Gras Parades Set to Hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Mardi Gras season is quickly approaching as Fat Tuesday is slated for March 1 this year. The entire Mississippi Gulf Coast will be joining in on the festivities with a multitude of parades, galas, and parties. Picayune kicks the celebration off on February 2 with the first parade of the carnival season is set […] More
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22 Fun Facts About New Year’s
2022 is almost here and it’s a time for celebration! Common traditions include attending parties, eating special foods, making resolutions, and watching fireworks. But how much do you know about the holiday or about the different ways in which people celebrate? Here are 22 fun facts about New Year’s: 1. When was the first New […] More
Environment
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in Community, Environment
Enchanting Blooms to Brighten Wintery Weekend in Gautier
This annual orchid event is more than just showy collections of jewel-toned blossoms with hints of delicate perfume. “Oh no, we have so much more than that,” JoAnn Vaz, secretary of the Gulf Coast Orchid Society, said. “That’s the great thing about the Gulf Coast. It’s full of growers. People on the Gulf Coast grow anything […] More
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Plant an Acorn and Watch It Grow
One of my favorite expressions in response to a protest about inaction is “OK then, do something – actions speak louder than words.” In the face of ongoing concern about the plight of our urban canopy and trees in general, I typically say “plant an acorn and watch it grow.” I would add that you […] More
