Mississippi Duck Stew 1 cup flour, divided 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 raw wild or domestic duck breasts, sliced ¾ cup peanut oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped okra,...
I used to live in an old farmhouse in the Mississippi Delta. It was a drafty place, cold in winter, but still I loved it, largely because of the view: my landlord kept horses penned in the wooded pastures surrounding the house. Watching their tails flick as they...
Our January/February 2019 issue features innovative recipes using the glorious grapefruit. Here are some extra shots from the article, along with a simple and delicious way to prepare this superfood. GRAPEFRUIT BRÛLÈEThis is the time to finally break out your culinary...
Escaping the historical importance of Natchez is hard. It’s the oldest city on the Mississippi River, and the downtown is as quaint and lovely as can be, and well worth a long walk around the old streets. In Natchez Top of the Hill historic district, you will find...
This cheesecake tastes amazing and is so beautiful! It is absolutely the perfect sweet ending for your love or a Valentine celebration! Although it has many ingredients, it is easy to prepare, but does need to be made ahead of time to chill properly. But make-ahead...
It was a typical south Mississippi December. Hot. Probably 80 degrees; that just made the Santa suit hotter. The fact that I even owned a Santa suit is easily explained. My friend Ray has two older sisters, and when he and I were in high school, the sisters had...
This recipe is a fresh take on the sweet potato casserole that we all love during the holidays. This casserole is so easy and adds the perfect combination of flavors with the addition of delicious sweet peaches, orange zest, and maple syrup. It may just become a new...
Wouldn’t you just love to come home to this slow-cooker goodness? Patty Roper demonstrates how to make this hearty favorite. Full recipe shows at the...
If you didn’t grow up with duck hunters in the family, there is a good chance you might automatically express that you do not like duck or have never tasted it. Duck has a delicious, red-meat flavor that is more similar to beef than chicken, and it has become highly...
Dutch Ann Foods’ pie and tart shells help home cooks make holidays easier. Perfect for quiches, raves a woman in Texas. No soggy bottoms, boasts a Birmingham blogger. Flaky and flavorful, comments another happy customer. For Natchez-based Dutch Ann Foods, the...
For a long time, Greenville has been one of my favorite towns for what I call “road food.” Over the years, on many visits, I’ve assembled a long list of local greats. There’s La Sierrita, a former truck stop that serves some of the best Mexican tortas I’ve ever tasted...
The Gulf Coast was once a promenade of grand hotels. The Buena Vista and the Broadwater were famous—not only for their luxurious accommodations, but for ballrooms, entertainment, and, perhaps, at the forefront of many people’s memories, restaurants. Those days are...
