by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
PEPPERMINT MERINGUE KISSES 6 egg whites Pinch salt ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1½ cups sugar Red gel food coloring Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with aluminum foil. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt, cream of...
by Germaine Benoit | photos by Melanie Thortis
Tis the season of celebration, and with that comes a little more indulgence in sweet treats. When it comes to food, I hate deprivation, but I am a huge fan of making sure that when I indulge, I choose the best possible ingredients that will satisfy my sweet tooth and...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
Wilted Salad with Cornbread Croutons 4 strips thick-cut bacon 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup sugar Salt and pepper to taste 2 quarts fresh baby spinach Cornbread croutons (recipe below) In a medium-size skillet, fry bacon until cooked...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 gallon of whole milk 1 pint half-and-half 1 pint heavy cream 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1 fifth brandy or bourbon, plus more to taste Grated nutmeg for garnish Pour milk, half-and-half, cream, sifted sugar, vanilla, and...
by Kelli Bozeman | photos by Amber Wolf
From the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s, a grand Greek Revival home called Ossian Hall stood in the East Beach area of Pass Christian. With its two-story white columns, deep balconies, and elegantly decorated rooms, the residence was the setting of a silent movie and...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
The serving of a meal early in the day or before lunch anyway, usually signifies a celebration of some sort; hence the word “brunch.” Not breakfast and not lunch, but something in-between. The dishes do not need to be heavy or too light. Sausage balls, egg casseroles,...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Gingersnaps ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¾ cup vegetable shortening 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 large egg 1/3 cup molasses 2 1/3 cup plain flour 2 teaspoons ginger ½ teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 degrees...
by Mary Neff Stewart | photos by Rory Doyle
The Gresham family built a stately home on Catchings Avenue in Indianola in 1920 and resided there for the next century. In 2020, Mary Clair and Noel Cumbaa purchased the traditional two-story Colonial for their growing family and began a yearlong renovation to update...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
40 saltine crackers (one sleeve) 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 18 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped or chips Holiday sprinkles or sparkling sugars for garnish Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil...
by Mary Neff Stewart | photos by Suzanne Carey
Ashley and Jonathan Papelbon met as students at Mississippi State University and began their whirlwind life together as Jonathan ventured into his professional career in baseball. As a relief pitcher, he spent the next 12 years playing for major league teams such as...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 cups milk ½ cup sugar ½ cup shortening 1 cup sourdough starter 6 cups flour, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup melted butter 6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided 1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup...
