by Patty Roper | Photo by Greg Campbell
Create elegant valentine vases from ordinary clear glass containers of various shapes and sizes. Supplies: Clear glass vases of various sizes and shapes Adhesive sizing Small paintbrushes Gold-leaf sheets Stencil brush Gold-leaf sealer With a paintbrush, paint a heart...
by Patty Roper & Nathan Ganacheau | Photo by Bonnie Dickerson
These easy and delicious iron skillet dishes are perfect for the cooler days ahead. Enjoy! Turkey Pot Pie 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed 1 pound ground turkey 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 (15-ounce) cans mixed vegetables,...
by Margaret Gratz | Photos by Vision Pictures
There are few windmills in Mississippi, wooden shoes are a rarity, and cotton fields are more common than fields abloom with tulips. Hans Brinker would probably never need his silver skates in the Magnolia State. However, should this beloved fictional character ever...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Mississippi Duck Stew 1 cup flour, divided 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 raw wild or domestic duck breasts, sliced ¾ cup peanut oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped okra,...
by Boyce Upholt | Photos by Rory Doyle
I used to live in an old farmhouse in the Mississippi Delta. It was a drafty place, cold in winter, but still I loved it, largely because of the view: My landlord kept horses penned in the wooded pastures surrounding the house. Watching their tails flick as they...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Our January/February 2019 issue features innovative recipes using the glorious grapefruit. Here are some extra shots from the article, along with a simple and delicious way to prepare this superfood. GRAPEFRUIT BRÛLÈEThis is the time to finally break out your culinary...
by Julian Brunt | Photos by Julian Brunt
Escaping the historical importance of Natchez is hard. It’s the oldest city on the Mississippi River, and the downtown is as quaint and lovely as can be, and well worth a long walk around the old streets. In Natchez Top of the Hill historic district, you will find...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This cheesecake tastes amazing and is so beautiful! It is absolutely the perfect sweet ending for your love or a Valentine celebration! Although it has many ingredients, it is easy to prepare, but does need to be made ahead of time to chill properly. But make-ahead...
by James Dickson | Illustration by Adam Trest
It was a typical south Mississippi December. Hot. Probably 80 degrees; that just made the Santa suit hotter. The fact that I even owned a Santa suit is easily explained. My friend Ray has two older sisters, and when he and I were in high school, the sisters had...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This recipe is a fresh take on the sweet potato casserole that we all love during the holidays. This casserole is so easy and adds the perfect combination of flavors with the addition of delicious sweet peaches, orange zest, and maple syrup. It may just become a new...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Have you ever tried Drinking Caramel? It’s only the most luxurious drink you will ever swirl in your mouth. Think of it as Hot Chocolate’s delicious cousin. DRINKING CARAMEL 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 3 cups cream 1 teaspoon sea salt 1...
