by Kara Kimbrough updated October 2026 by Michele Baker Don’t make the mistake of thinking our state's northern region, comprised of Belzoni, the self-proclaimed “Catfish Capital of the World,” and the mammoth steaks at Greenville's original location of Doe’s Eat Place, are the sole culinary claims to fame. There are plenty of pasta dishes to sample in north Mississippi -- here is a small sample. Seafood pasta at Rusty's Riverfront Grill, Vicksburg Before traveling up I-55 North, a stop in...

By Ms. Susan M. Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service Food safety when cooking and serving food at a tailgate is a lot like serving food at home. The same basic rules apply. You just need a little more planning and a few extra supplies. Keep hands and surfaces clean Wash your hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after preparing food. No running water where you are tailgating? No problem. It’s easy to set up a handwashing station. Here’s how: Use a table or another...

Celebrate National Bacon Lover's Day on August 20 with these tasty recipes!