by Buster Wolfe | Photo by Lori Brechtel
Mississippi was built on agriculture, from its rich, fertile Delta soil to the loose, loamy dirt in southern counties. The allure of a farm appeals to people who grew up in the country, particularly the older residents of the Magnolia State. However, today’s...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Marbleized pumpkins become the center of attention in beautiful fall tablescapes. First gather materials from your own backyard. Colorful leaves and berries are everywhere, and cones and nuts come in many different shapes, sizes, and textures. Arrange your bounty on...
by Emily Hines Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Mississippians have an enduring and robust relationship with food. It is amorous and humble. Southern foods are so good by themselves, yet what we have accomplished with a deep fryer is indescribable, and they can be savored and relished at the Mississippi State...
by Emily Hines Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Our September/October issue features amazing recipes using the Japanese eggplant, which can be perfect if you are looking to replace meat in some dishes. This is just one of the recipes included. Be sure to pick up the issue on newsstands! GRILLED RATATOUILLE...
by Whitney Bounds | illustration by Adam Trest
Recently my husband purchased a car about 45 minutes north of Atlanta. Let’s say I was less than thrilled when he told me we would be driving six hours to pick up the car. I went into planning mode trying to figure out where the kids would stay, who would take care of...
by Margaret Gratz | Photos by Margaret Gratz
To venture out into the countryside in the fall is to discover a garden that one did not have to plant or tend. Many wildflowers are indigenous to our state, and it is in the fall that they flourish and paint the landscape. Here are a few of my favorite Mississippi...
by Julian Brunt | Photos by Julian Brunt
Feeling nostalgic and in the mood for a good old-fashioned burger? Stop in Phillips Grocery in Holly Springs. Built as a saloon in 1882 by a returning war veteran, it thrived until Prohibition, when it was then turned into a grocery store. The Phillips family...
by Dawn Thomas | photos courtesy of After Five Designs
The transition from dorm room to apartment is easier than you think. Gone are the days of bed-in-a-bag and egg crates for dorm rooms. The National Retail Federation estimates that United States dorm spending accounts for $50 billion each year. One of my passions and...
by Melanie Ward | photos by Abe Draper and Andrew Lee
Sure, this is a burger joint, but walking into Fine & Dandy with the expectation of an average burger joint just won’t fly. With starters like Fine Deviled Eggs (topped with smoked trout caviar, dill, and crispy shallots), Baked Cheese (served in a cast-iron...
