Christina Hall, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Christina Hall

Spring is fine time for strawberries

It’s officially spring! I know we are having a little nip in the air here and there but officially it is spring, and I’m ready. ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, March 26, 2014 12:00 am

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Make your own King cake for Mardi Gras

It’s Mardi Gras season in the Miss-Lou and that means one thing at my house — king cake! Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 12:05 am

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Time to use that ham bone

After Christmas dinner, I wrapped up my ham bone with ham on it and placed it in the freezer. No sooner were the festivities over ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:00 am

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Feeling of love always remembered at Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of you today! I hope your day and this week are filled with love, family and friends. It seems for several ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, December 25, 2013 12:01 am

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Wow your family on Christmas

I hope you are like me and will have all of your family with you at some point during the holidays. With Christmas in the ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:01 am

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Get ready for holiday sweets

I think I’ve come up with the perfect addition to my gift tins for Christmas presents. Two weeks ago I gave you the recipes for ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 12:03 am

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Friday I will be in kitchen, not in stores

I guess you’ve seen the list going around on Facebook where you list things about yourself that few people know about you. Well, here’s one ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 12:01 am

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Holidays are made for dessert

Last week we covered two of my family’s favorite side dishes for the holidays, and this week I think I have the perfect dessert for ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 12:01 am

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It’s never too early to plan for holidays

Even though we are still in the middle of football season it’s time for me to start thinking about the holidays, specifically Thanksgiving and Christmas. Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:02 am

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Make dinner with family simple, easy

No matter how much techonolgy changes, one thing that hasn’t changed — and I hope never changes — is a parent’s desire to put a ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 12:01 am

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Here’s a twist on cheesecake

While most of my favorite snack foods are in the carb family instead of the sweets category there is one thing that I absolutely love ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 12:01 am

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Time off is good for planning

The best thing about your college team having a weekend off is that you get to round up a new recipe or two to add ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 12:01 am

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Get ready for some tailgating

For those of you who know my family, you know this is our favorite time of the year. It’s college football time, and when you ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 12:03 am

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Paleo diet may be right for your lifestyle

Several new “diets” or eating plans are out and about right now, and one that I hear and see a lot about is the Paleo ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 12:01 am

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It’s not a diet; it’s a healthy lifestyle

My youngest daughter Emily has headed back to college for her junior year, and I have to admit my house is a little empty. Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 12:01 am

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Beach is better with adults

Taking a vacation with grown children was so different from going with younger kids, and I have to say it was fabulous. I didn’t have ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 12:06 am

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Boost your health with quinoa

I have a new favorite grain, actually a seed. If you haven’t tried quinoa you’re missing out on a great addition to your efforts at ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 12:02 am

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From stalk to grill: Corn on!

One of my favorite things to grill in the summertime is fresh corn on the cob, and right now it is at the peak of ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 12:02 am

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Don’t listen to your grandmama, you can eat oysters in June

I typically try to avoid talking people out of their beliefs in food myths or “old wives tales.” Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 12:03 am

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Meal planning is the key to avoiding dinner time panic attacks

When people ask me how I cook during the week, especially since I’m trying to change to a healthier lifestyle, I give the same answer ... Read more

by Christina Hall, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:00 am

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