CULTURE CENTER: MAXimum Creativity
Photos courtesy of Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience There is a rather unique and enviable quality in a Southern state that can lay claim to opera divas, bluesy Delta wizards, grand writers, eccentric artists, performers from across the musical spectrum—and...
DISH IT OUT: Bravo’s Vinaigrette
Bravo! isn’t just any Italian restaurant. It’s a Jackson mainstay, it’s representative of business success founded out of friendship, and when it opened all those years ago, it was an enigma. Its groundbreaking business model was cutting edge. When high-school friends...
MADE IN MISSISSIPPI: Restoria Bathtub Company
The beauty and timeless appeal of an antique clawfoot bathtub is undeniable, and it beckons thoughts of a long, relaxing soak. While not many of these cast-iron bathtubs are available (or affordable) today, Restoria Bathtub Company in Shannon is delivering a new...
SMALL TOWN SPOTLIGHT: New Albany
William Faulkner is often associated with Oxford, but his life began in a simple, white clapboard house in New Albany on the corner of Jefferson and Cleveland streets, one of the first homes built on the north side of the town. The house no longer stands—Faulkner’s...Protected: Winning Wardrobe Tips
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BACK ROAD BISTROS: Crechale’s Café
Bob Crechale is quick to tell you that his name may be on the door, but it is his staff that has made all of the difference. As popular as Crechale’s is—and in the 62 years that it has been open—the longevity of its employees is nothing less than astounding. From the...
NOTEWORTHY: Book Bash
Mississippi’s literary legacy is honored each summer as enthusiasts converge on the Capitol to enjoy a summer soirée. Mississippi has an unrivaled passion for literature. A love of books runs deep through our veins, and our people, history, and landscape have stories...
Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Herb Aioli
Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Herb Aioli Lemon Herb Aioli: 2 egg yolks, plus 1 whole egg Juice of 2 lemons ½ teaspoon white vinegar Dash hot sauce Pinch salt 2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup chopped mixed herbs such as dill, tarragon, and chives 2 whole artichokes Salted...
ON BEING SOUTHERN: Eat it and Hush
My 100-percent Southern country mother was legally named Tommie Grace but lovingly given the title “Amazing Grace” by her family and community. She was amazingly and indiscriminately gracious, kind, and loving. The epitome of Southern hospitality, she was always...
PATTY’S PICK: Janey’s Coconut Chess Pie
This is one of my favorite recipes for an easy and delicious “melt-in-your-mouth” pie. The recipe is from my dear aunt Janey Slay of Clinton, one of the sweetest people I know and love. She would bring this pie to family reunions, picnics, and holiday parties....