Have you ever wondered what chefs do on their days off? Or what got them interested in cooking in the first place? We were wondering the answers to those questions, plus a few others, so we decided to ask them! In Eat Jackson’s first ever “Chef’s Profile,” we caught up with Chef Gary Hawkins at [...]
As we celebrate another exciting National food holiday – (yes, today is National Mint Chocolate Day), I’d like to bring your attention to a noteworthy Mint Chocolate item that I found quite delightful. This item comes from Fusion Coffeehouse in Ridgeland’s The Township. Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato. I have often heard of gelato… but honestly, [...]
I recently had an unexpected Eat Jackson lunch adventure while out on assignment… Read on to learn how I discovered and fell in love with Heart and Soul Diner in Brandon, MS. It started like this: I drove to the Brandon/Pearl area to grab lunch at C’Paw’s, since it’s been on my “hit list” for [...]
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! One of the most classic ways to impress your valentine is to shower him or her with food and sweets. A good meal, some cupcakes, some candy, some chocolate… We’re pretty sure it’s human nature to enjoy sweets-eating, and what better day to indulge in all things sweet than on [...]
After a fun yet intense night of tasting Bread Pudding from all over the Jackson area at the first ever Eat Jackson’s Bread Pudding Throwdown, the official judges (was that you?) named The Parker House in Ridgeland as home to the Overall Best Bread Pudding in Jackson. Chef Andy Cook says this dessert staple was already on [...]
There are few things in life better than Grandma’s cookin’. Even if Junior doesn’t like spinach, you know he’ll eat (and like) the Spinach Casserole his grandmother makes. Grandmas everywhere are as talented in the kitchen as seasoned lawyers are in the courtroom, and nothing warms a grandmother’s heart more than to see her grandkids [...]
We thought it would be a good idea to follow up with all the Eat Jackson’s Bread Pudding Throwdown first prize winners to get more details about what made their bread pudding so, well, award winning! Today we want to share more about Parlor Market’s “Lighter Than Air” Bread Pudding that won them the Most [...]
Today is a day of great importance in the food world. Today is a momentous holiday that we here at Eat Jackson believe should be recognized the world over. Today is National Chocolate Cake Day. We eagerly anticipate the return of this “holiday” year after year because, well, we love chocolate cake! Celebrating Chocolate Cake… [...]
Dessert Events Jackson News and Info
Eat Jackson’s Bread Pudding Throwdown is tomorrow! We are very excited about the event and hope you are too! Bread Puddings from 15 of Jackson’s finest restaurants, a bourbon tasting provided by Kat’s Wine, a coffee tasting provided by BeanFruit Coffee, live jazz music by Raphael Semmes and his crew, door prizes galore, a chance [...]
Eat Jackson’s Bread Pudding Throwdown is in less than one week, and today you’ll see two entries from Primos and Nicks Restaurant! It’s hard to believe that the throwdown is just around the corner! Those of you who hold tickets have an exciting, yet challenging task in front of you when you enter the doors of Old [...]
