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CAPITAL CITY CLASSIC

CAPITAL CITY CLASSIC

by Mary Neff Stewart | photos by Ron Blaylock

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...
LAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES

LAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

4½ cup confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup butter, softened 2¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt Sparkling sugar mixed with lavender leaves (optional) 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon cream of tartar In a food processor,...
THE SYMBOLISM OF EASTER FLOWERS

THE SYMBOLISM OF EASTER FLOWERS

by Margaret Gratz

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...
EGG HUNT TREATS

EGG HUNT TREATS

by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis

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...
FUNCTIONALITY AND FUN

FUNCTIONALITY AND FUN

by Kelsey DeVazier | photos by Mark Davis by

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...
LETTUCE WRAPS

LETTUCE WRAPS

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground turkey 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps finely chopped ½ cup onion, finely chopped 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped 1½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon...
A MELDING OF OLD AND NEW

A MELDING OF OLD AND NEW

by Amanda Wells | photos by Andrew Welch

Kennington’s Mansion has long been a landmark in Jackson’s historic Belhaven neighborhood. In the early 1900s, Robert Estes Kennington was a pillar in the community, where he was one of the city’s most successful merchants and owner of Kennington’s, one of the...
HOT HONEY CIABATTA GRILLED CHEESE

HOT HONEY CIABATTA GRILLED CHEESE

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

Hot Honey Recipe 16 ounces pure honey 2 to 3 tablespoons dried cayenne, serrano, or habanero peppers Splash of vinegar In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add honey and add peppers. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, do not let honey boil. Remove from heat and taste for...
DANCING THROUGH THE DAFFODILS

DANCING THROUGH THE DAFFODILS

by Margaret Gratz

Springtime comes early to Mississippi—thank goodness—and daffodils herald spring’s arrival in all its glory. And even though we are far removed from England’s famed Lake District, Mississippi gardeners, like Wordsworth, are prone to wax poetic when a “host of golden...

2025 BEST OF MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL READER POLL

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THE HOME TEAM

THE HOME TEAM

by Mary Neff Stewart | Photos by Brooke Daivs-Jefcoat

Since 2016, Erin and Ben Napier have made a name for themselves through their city pride and their revitalization of Laurel’s historic properties while featured on the HGTV show “Home Town.” During the second season of the show, the Napiers were granted the...
TURNKEY TO TURNIPS

TURNKEY TO TURNIPS

by Sandra Massey Buckley

Two years ago, husband-and-wife duo Emily and Brad Grohovsky of Madison County turned a passion for gardening into a budding business called Cedar Hill Gardens—helping others successfully grow their own vegetable and fruit gardens at home, with minimal time and...
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