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...
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...
When the irises bloom, I am reminded of the piano recitals of my youth. The recitals were always in late spring, usually May. Adorning the stage and adjacent to the piano awaiting nervous young musical prodigies was a wicker basket filled with my grandmother’s irises....
After the overwhelming loss of their home in Pass Christian following Hurricane Katrina, Lauren and Mel Lagarde searched for a new restful reprieve away from their busy big-city lives. Upon discovering the ideal weekend home, it was a simple decision for the couple to...
2 ounces Vodka or Hendrick’s Gin ¾ ounce St-Germain Liqueur ¾ ounce Domaine de Canton Liqueur ¾ ounce fresh lime juice Champagne to top Lime peel for garnish In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine vodka or gin with liqueurs and lime juice. Shake and strain into a...
Located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River, Natchez offers endless opportunities to discover its storied past while enjoying its modern amenities and culture. Well-known for its antebellum homes, dozens of which provide insights into the lavish world of cotton...
3 tablespoons cream 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 catfish fillets 1 cup ground pecans Preheat oven to 500 degrees. In a small bowl, combine cream, mustard, salt, and pepper together. Dip filets into mustard sauce,...
1 cup unsweetened coconut cream (harvest cream from top of can, not milk) 1 cup unsweetened plain yogurt ½ cup coconut palm sugar or sugar of choice 15 medium-size strawberries, chopped ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract popsicle mold With a scoop, remove coconut cream...
Seeing stars is just one of the joys of spending a week or two at a summer camp in Mississippi. Far away from city lights and nestled within vast forests and beside shimmering lakes, the state’s numerous sleep-away camps offer children not just the chance to find the...
8 fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe below) Crushed ice 2 ounces bourbon Mint sprig for garnish In a silver julep cup, add mint leaves and simple syrup and muddle together. Fill with crushed ice and pour in bourbon. Garnish with mint sprig and serve...
