Mississippi has so many delightful parks waiting to be discovered, explored, and enjoyed. Plan a day with family and friends of all ages to share a fun park adventure. Winners Circle Park, a park covering over five acres in Flowood, is the perfect place to escape city...
WHERE TO PLANT – Hydrangeas are shade-loving plants. Aren’t we always looking for plants that will grow in the shady part of the garden? However, be wary that too much shade can inhibit the number of blooms. Filtered light and partial shade seem to work best. SOIL –...
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...
