For the brave men and women in uniform, the toughest battles sometimes aren’t sleeping on the rocky ground or getting through basic military training. It is not direct combat, artillery fire, or hot sandy climates. The hardest part for many is returning home. The...
This quick veggie soup is one of my favorite go-to recipes for a hearty, warm comfort food on a cold day. It is very easy to prepare and delicious with cornbread or crackers. It also makes a great gift or is an easy meal for a sick friend. Take it in a refrigerator...
This is just a sneak peak of our November/December food article by Emily Black, with photos by Rory Doyle. Look for “Ooey Gooey Good” caramel-focused recipes when the issue arrives in your mailbox, or pick it up on newsstands in November! Need a...
Reconstruction Resources at Runnels Center Let us help you bloom again… Reconstruction Resources at Runnels Center Let us help you bloom again… Reconstructions have come long way from the significant scarring once associated with breast removal for...
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...
As the poet John Keats once said in his famous “Ode to Autumn,” the months of September and October are indeed “a season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.” The flowers in the garden may be waning, but the woods are sporting their fall colors, and there is respite from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
