by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Sourdough Starter There are dozens of methods to make a starter, this one has worked for me consistently, courtesy of my pal, Miss Adelaide Fletcher from Indianola. ¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoons instant potatoes 1 cup warm water Mix all together in a jar or bowl. Cover...
by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
I have so many fond memories of our family reunions. My dad was from a large family, so our family gatherings always had many relatives, some of whom we rarely saw except once a year. There were lots of cousins of all ages, aunts and uncles, great aunts and great...
by Emily Hines Burges | photo by Rory Doyle
½ red onion ½ cup white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon Kosher salt 5 ounces baby arugula ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped 2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled and pit removed ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup toasted pistachios ¼...
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...
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...
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...
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...