by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Marbleized pumpkins become the center of attention in beautiful fall tablescapes. First gather materials from your own backyard. Colorful leaves and berries are everywhere, and cones and nuts come in many different shapes, sizes, and textures. Arrange your bounty on...
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 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 Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
For a quick and easy dessert with delicious fresh berries and a creamy lemon filling, this is the perfect summer delight. With a variety of textures, a great combination of flavors, and an easy-to-assemble beautiful presentation, this dessert is a winner for a special...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This is one of my favorite recipes for an easy and delicious “melt-in-your-mouth” pie. The recipe is from my dear aunt Janey Slay of Clinton, one of the sweetest people I know and love. She would bring this pie to family reunions, picnics, and holiday parties....
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Almost everyone loves brownies, and these Southern brownie bars that became very popular in the 1970s are especially delicious. Appropriately named for our mighty and muddy Mississippi River, they feature cracking brownies topped with marshmallows and chocolate icing....
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Lena Causey, business manager for the magazine, often has a picnic for our staff at her cabin, which was designed by the famous late architect Robert Overstreet, at Lake Castle in Madison. We all enjoy a fun day visiting the interesting cabin, the great outdoors on...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
My sweet neighbor Martha Ball of Flowood, who is a precious lady and a wonderful cook, brought this delicious and beautiful spring Blueberry Cream Pie to me. It is the perfect refreshing dessert for Easter. Your family will thank you! ½ (14.1-ounce) package pie crust...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
There is no place on Earth more worthy of giving thanks than Mississippi in the fall with its crisp, cool beauty. Add grateful hearts and sharing delicious food with family and friends and what could equal a more perfect Thanksgiving? Among the fall trees on a...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This chocolate cobbler is the perfect sweet ending for any fall or holiday meal. It is so easy to prepare with ingredients you have on hand, and it is absolutely delicious served with ice cream or sweetened whipped cream. Add a festive touch to this velvety cobbler...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
The following is a recipe from the Seasonal department of our September/October 15 issue. For all of the other delicious pot pie recipes, look for the September/October 15 issue, or download for your tablet device! Seafood Pot Pie 1 (14.1-ounce) package pie crusts 2...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Tailgating and Southern pimiento cheese just go together. These are two of my favorite pimiento cheese recipes. I find it amusing that each specifies a different brand of mayonnaise. Carolyn and Ben’s Pimiento Cheese The original recipe for this pimiento cheese is...
