Cantoria pitcher by Skyros Designs in almost yellow, $97.50; The Everyday Gourmet, Inside Interior Spaces at The Renaissance at Colony Park, Ridgeland, 601.977.9258, theeverydaygourmet.com Yellow spring bird towel, $23.50; The Mississippi Gift Co., 300 Howard St.,...
4 to 6 smoked catfish fillets 4 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened Juice of 4 lemons 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 (4-ounce) jar capers, rinsed and divided 1 bunch green onions,...
From the walkable shallows to several hundred feet deep, coral and artificial reefs are more than ocean décor. They are thriving ecosystems filled with a variety of marine life, working together to help keep the circle of life in check, except for the lionfish....
When Robert Covington, from the founding family of Copiah Bank, contracted architect George F. Barber in 1905, his dreams of creating a magnificent Neoclassical home in his hometown of Hazlehurst began to materialize. Barber, of the architectural firm of Barber...
1 pound steamed fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons white soy sauce 1 minced jalapeño or serrano chili pepper, seeds and stems removed 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped ½ cup minced red onion 2 radishes, thinly sliced and stems...
The tables turned for Allison Hurley of Jackson when she was setting a scene for a holiday party. Hurley had become known for creating elaborate tablescapes for dinner parties at the time, and her designs always included spectacular floral arrangements. “One day, as I...
In the South, mother-daughter relationships are special. They are best friends with a God-given love and bond with each other that never ends. They are present for one another in all circumstances. They also enjoy fellowship with their mother-daughter friends and...
Rachel Allen Odom returned to her hometown of Jackson after college and quickly realized she wanted to remain in the capital city long term. When the opportunity to renovate a home in the Country Club of Jackson neighborhood arose, the political fundraiser immediately...
Spring is an exhilarating time for gardeners, and in Mississippi the little flowers do not necessarily peep through the ground as the Sunday school song would have us believe. They burst forth with a profusion of blossoms, color, and fragrance. And for gardeners who...
While eggs are symbols of rebirth and new life, Easter egg customs originated in Germany. Some believe that egg hunts date back to the 16th century when the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation. Men would hide the eggs, and women...
When thoughts of an outdoor oasis come to mind, one might conjure images of white, sandy beaches, bright sunshine, and warm breezes. For Amanda and Matt Cassell, traveling to a relaxing retreat has never been closer: their own backyard. The Cassells have created the...
