BOAT PARTY PICNIC

BOAT PARTY PICNIC

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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

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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

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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...
SIMPLE SUMMER SALADS

SIMPLE SUMMER SALADS

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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...
TIPS FOR GROWING IRISES

TIPS FOR GROWING IRISES

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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....
REGALLY RESTORED

REGALLY RESTORED

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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...
DELTA GEM COCKTAIL

DELTA GEM COCKTAIL

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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...
EXPLORE NATCHEZ

EXPLORE NATCHEZ

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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...
PECAN CRUSTED CATFISH

PECAN CRUSTED CATFISH

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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,...
STRAWBERRY CREAM POPS

STRAWBERRY CREAM POPS

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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...