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SUNSHINE AND SUNNIES

by Melanie Ward

  St. Louis Tokyo Crystal 24L sunglasses by KREWE, $375; CoatTails, 111 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601.853.1313, shopcoattails.com   SL 432 Slim sunglasses by Yves Saint Laurent, $500; Maison Weiss, 4500 I-55 N. at Highland Village, Jackson, 601.981.4621,...
CALM, COOL, AND COLLECTED

CALM, COOL, AND COLLECTED

by Mary Neff Stewart | photos by Abe Draper

For their 27 years of marriage, Leigh and Chad Bridges have resided in beautiful historic homes, their previous house was built in 1857 and is said to be the oldest in Hazlehurst. While enjoying the process of renovating and decorating a historic home, the two felt it...
A WARM WELCOME

A WARM WELCOME

by Mary Neff Stewart | photos by Rory Doyle

In 1941, Margaret and Dan Smythe moved into a traditional ranch home in Tribbett, a tiny community eight miles southeast of Leland. After five decades of residing and raising a family there, the couple relocated to Gamwyn Park in Greenville, and their son Rick took...
SOURDOUGH CROISSANTS

SOURDOUGH CROISSANTS

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

(With chocolate and apricot almond variations) ¼ cup butter 4 cups flour ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1¼ cup milk ½ cup sourdough starter Butter layer: 1½ cup unsalted butter Egg wash: 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water. In bowl of a stand mixer, combine...
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM FILLED ANGEL FOOD CAKE

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM FILLED ANGEL FOOD CAKE

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

1 (9-inch) angel food cake cut in half 1 pint fresh strawberries, tops removed and roughly chopped 1 (16-ounce) container Cool Whip whipped cream, 1 cup removed and refrigerated 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry-flavored gelatin Whole strawberries for garnish On a serving...
HOW TO GROW ZINNIAS

HOW TO GROW ZINNIAS

by Gardens Editor Margaret Gratz

  Where and When – Plant zinnia seeds outside when the soil begins to warm in late spring, and all danger of frost has passed. However, in Mississippi, successive plantings of zinnia seeds will keep the flowers blooming until almost Thanksgiving. It is not too...
BOAT PARTY PICNIC

BOAT PARTY PICNIC

by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson

Summertime on beautiful Canebrake Lake in Hattiesburg is a wonderful place for an afternoon of fun and fellowship with family and friends. Add a beautiful vintage 1959 Chris Craft custom Cavalier recovered from an old barn in Tennessee and restored by Lloyd Mullen,...
GET CRABBY

GET CRABBY

by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle

Succulent, a delicacy, and luxurious are some of the words that come to mind when thinking about fresh crabmeat. The tender, sweet lumps of crab are prized for their impressive size, bright white color, and exquisite flavor. Jumbo lump crabmeat is pricey, but truly...
IT’S A WRAP

IT’S A WRAP

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

I am in love with lettuce. Salads can bore me to death but eating fresh lettuce wraps takes me to a place of nirvana. They are simple to make and most of the ingredients are probably in your refrigerator. The varieties of lettuce in local markets have become quite...
ANGEL FOOD CHURRO BITES WITH CARAMEL KAHLUA SAUCE

ANGEL FOOD CHURRO BITES WITH CARAMEL KAHLUA SAUCE

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

1 angel food cake baked in a loaf pan. (purchased is fine)  2 cups vegetable oil for frying ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 cup caramel sauce  ¼ cup Kahlua liqueur   Slice angel food cake into 2-inch pieces and set aside. Pour oil into a...
SIMPLE SUMMER SALADS

SIMPLE SUMMER SALADS

by By Emily Ellis | Photo by Rory Doyle

Salads have been around for many decades, but without much fanfare. They all had the same characteristics; they were not exactly on the hit parade. There were a lot of carrot sticks, clusters of broccoli and cauliflower, pre-packaged croutons, and typical fat-free...
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