Cooler weather and the colorful change of the leaves on the trees signify not only the change in the season but also ushers in the best season of all: soup season. With just a few ingredients and a tasty cut of meat, you can start a soup in the morning and finish it...
Food is constantly evolving and changing, from one generation to the next and from year to year. Chefs are always looking for the next trend and are willing to experiment with almost any ingredient to give a dish a certain edge that will separate it from others. These...
In 2017 Gaynell and Ryan Martin relocated from Georgia to Hattiesburg for his medical residency program. The Martins have a family connection to Mississippi; Ryan’s parents grew up in Laurel. Hattiesburg quickly became the top of the couple’s rankings between...
Vegetable oil 2 chicken breasts, skin on and flattened with a mallet Salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon chili flakes 1tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 to 3 cups red leaf lettuce,...
2 egg whites, room temperature 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Pinch of salt ½ cup sugar ½ cup Dutch process cocoa 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl using a whisk attachment, whip egg whites until...
Dinner guests at Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper’s home on the outskirts of New Orleans’ Garden District won’t be welcomed at the front door. But that’s only because there is no front door. The 1862-built home that the couple calls their “Swamp Palazzo” was originally...
Mississippi, in spite of its southern latitude and temperate climate, does not always escape the ravages of winter. The cold, damp, and infrequent snows are usually short-lived, but, invariably, there are a few bleak days in winter. Mississippi garden enthusiasts,...
Located on the waterfront of Biloxi’s Back Bay, the beautiful development of Destiny Plantation is home to Cindy and Mike Kennedy. Referred to as the “Robin Hood Castle,” the stunning Tuscan-style home features intricate ironwork on the front doors and the gated...
Cherry Congealed Salad 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling ½ cup sugar 1 (3-ounce) package cherry gelatin ½ cup chopped pecans 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained For garnish: salad greens In a glass bowl, combine pie filling and sugar. Microwave on high for 1...
For Mullins Doles, Christmas season begins in January. That’s because Doles has an avocation rare for Mississippi: he raises Christmas trees. Just after the holiday season has ended for the rest of the world, Doles tucks 600 seedlings into the soil of his 40-acre...
Gingerbread Old Fashioned 2 ounces bourbon ½ ounce ginger syrup (recipe below) 1 teaspoon molasses 3 dashes gingerbread bitters or 1 dash ginger bitters Garnish: gingerbread cookie and orange peel In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine ingredients and stir for 30...
