by Emily Hines Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Mississippians have an enduring and robust relationship with food. It is amorous and humble. Southern foods are so good by themselves, yet what we have accomplished with a deep fryer is indescribable, and they can be savored and relished at the Mississippi State...
by Emily Hines Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Our September/October issue features amazing recipes using the Japanese eggplant, which can be perfect if you are looking to replace meat in some dishes. This is just one of the recipes included. Be sure to pick up the issue on newsstands! GRILLED RATATOUILLE...
by Whitney Bounds | illustration by Adam Trest
Recently my husband purchased a car about 45 minutes north of Atlanta. Let’s say I was less than thrilled when he told me we would be driving six hours to pick up the car. I went into planning mode trying to figure out where the kids would stay, who would take care of...
by Margaret Gratz | Photos by Margaret Gratz
To venture out into the countryside in the fall is to discover a garden that one did not have to plant or tend. Many wildflowers are indigenous to our state, and it is in the fall that they flourish and paint the landscape. Here are a few of my favorite Mississippi...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This is one of my favorite fall desserts. It was my Grandmother Avery’s recipe, who always had plenty of fresh apples from her trees in Macon. It is so easy and delicious and can be served at Sunday lunch or in a pretty compote with vanilla ice cream at a dinner...
by Julian Brunt | Photos by Julian Brunt
Feeling nostalgic and in the mood for a good old-fashioned burger? Stop in Phillips Grocery in Holly Springs. Built as a saloon in 1882 by a returning war veteran, it thrived until Prohibition, when it was then turned into a grocery store. The Phillips family...
by Dawn Thomas | photos courtesy of After Five Designs
The transition from dorm room to apartment is easier than you think. Gone are the days of bed-in-a-bag and egg crates for dorm rooms. The National Retail Federation estimates that United States dorm spending accounts for $50 billion each year. One of my passions and...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
The soft glow and mirror-shine patina of mercury glass adds a vintage appeal to any décor, and it is especially nice for table settings in the form or candleholders, floral containers, and chargers. Any clear glass object works well for this project, and it’s fun to...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup tahini sauce ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus...
by Melanie Ward | photos by Abe Draper and Andrew Lee
Sure, this is a burger joint, but walking into Fine & Dandy with the expectation of an average burger joint just won’t fly. With starters like Fine Deviled Eggs (topped with smoked trout caviar, dill, and crispy shallots), Baked Cheese (served in a cast-iron...
