by Boyce Upholt | Photos by Boyce Upholt
Nothing like the real thing. Someone, somewhere in Laurel, is at work right now, that is, even as you read these words. It may be a contractor, tearing down old drywall in a soon-to-open boutique downtown, or maybe the town’s second-generation sign-painter—whose...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Almost everyone loves brownies, and these Southern brownie bars that became very popular in the 1970s are especially delicious. Appropriately named for our mighty and muddy Mississippi River, they feature cracking brownies topped with marshmallows and chocolate icing....
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Lena Causey, business manager for the magazine, often has a picnic for our staff at her cabin, which was designed by the famous late architect Robert Overstreet, at Lake Castle in Madison. We all enjoy a fun day visiting the interesting cabin, the great outdoors on...
by Boyce Upholt | Photos by Boyce Upholt
Somehow it was not until my second morning that I heard it: a few blasts of a horn, then a few more, a freight train rumbling past, like something out of a country song. This is the sound of McComb. Passenger trains once rolled through McComb at all hours, while...
by Emily Ellis | Photography by Rory Doyle
Here is a little taste of our “Better with Bacon” article from our January/February 2016 issue. 32 Town House crackers 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 16 slices thin bacon, halved Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Spoon about 1 teaspoon grated cheese on top of...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
There is no place on Earth more worthy of giving thanks than Mississippi in the fall with its crisp, cool beauty. Add grateful hearts and sharing delicious food with family and friends and what could equal a more perfect Thanksgiving? Among the fall trees on a...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
This chocolate cobbler is the perfect sweet ending for any fall or holiday meal. It is so easy to prepare with ingredients you have on hand, and it is absolutely delicious served with ice cream or sweetened whipped cream. Add a festive touch to this velvety cobbler...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
Bright red and blue pennants create a fun theme for Fourth of July celebrations. With only a few supplies—scissors, pinking shears, fabric glue, and ribbons or jute roping—and a little time and effort, anyone can create these colorful pennants of all sizes. Drape...
by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
I love fresh fruit all year round, but especially in the summer. This is my favorite fruit dip, and this is my favorite fruit dressing. My friend Mary Jane McDaniel shared the Spiced Fruit Dressing recipe. They are both easy and delicious anytime. Enjoy! Creamy Fruit...
