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SOME LIKE IT HOT

SOME LIKE IT HOT

by Margaret Gratz

July and August in Mississippi are seldom balmy or temperate, but Mississippians have learned to tolerate the long, hot summers. Outside activities are not necessarily curtailed but tend to move poolside or to a shady nook on the patio or to the front porch with...
TAKE A BREAK FROM FAIR FUN AND EXPLORE PHILADELPHIA

TAKE A BREAK FROM FAIR FUN AND EXPLORE PHILADELPHIA

by Kelsey DeVazier Perry

Can’t score a cabin invite? Rest your head close by: Best Western Plus Dancing Rabbit Inn Days Inn Deluxe Inn & Suites Pearl River Resort Quality Inn Silver Star Hotel & Casino Head to town and support local businesses: Added Touch Flowers & Gifts...
PERFECT AS A PEACH

PERFECT AS A PEACH

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

One of my favorite summertime recipes is one that Elaine Trigiani taught me years ago, made with fresh peaches, tomatoes, fresh basil, feta cheese, and great olive oil. The first time I made it was pure bliss. So fresh, so light, you could taste every single...
COLOR + CONNECTION

COLOR + CONNECTION

by Melanie Ward | photos by Andrew Welch

In 2022, Robin and Brad Wheeler made the decision to relocate to Mississippi from outside of San Antonio, Texas, to be near their daughter Zoe, who would be attending Belhaven University in Jackson. The couple purchased a sight-unseen home in the Whittington...
DUBAI CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO BARS

DUBAI CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO BARS

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

This recipe varies according to taste, using dark chocolate, milk, or white. Always use high quality chocolate to ensure a glossy bar. You will need a silicone candy bar mold readily available at cooking or kraft stores. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups thinly...
POUND CAKES

POUND CAKES

by Patty Roper, Photos by Bonnie Dickerson

Patty Roper’s Tips for the Perfect Pound Cake: • Use room temperature ingredients. • Use large eggs, unsalted butter, and pure flavorings. • Cream sugar mixture until light and fluffy. Beat on medium-high for 5 minutes. • Reduce speed of mixer to medium-low...
SOURDOUGH CINNAMON ROLLS

SOURDOUGH CINNAMON ROLLS

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...
HOMEMADE PISTACHIO BUTTER

HOMEMADE PISTACHIO BUTTER

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

2 cups shelled pistachios 1 teaspoon olive oil Sea salt to taste Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread nuts in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast the pistachios for 5 to 10 minutes or until nuts are fragrant. In bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade...
BLUE AND WHITE GARDEN LUNCHEON

BLUE AND WHITE GARDEN LUNCHEON

by Patty Roper | photos by Bonnie DIckerson and Kate Cleary

Invite a few friends over in the afternoon to enjoy a plate of delicious and easily prepared salads in the shade of the garden. This dear friend’s garden is truly a masterpiece and is her own creation. Not only did she design it, she also plants, prunes, weeds, and...
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES WITH HONEYSUCKLE CREAM

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES WITH HONEYSUCKLE CREAM

by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle

Strawberry Shortcakes with Honeysuckle Cream 1 (16-ounce) container fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 stick cold unsalted...
REMEMBERING MISSISSIPPI

REMEMBERING MISSISSIPPI

by Clint Kimberling

* article published after the museums opening in 2017. Last year, the state of Mississippi celebrated its 200th year of statehood—a milestone worthy of celebration as well as reflection. Helping tell the story of how we got here are two new museums in Jackson, the...
FROM THE ASHES

FROM THE ASHES

by Mitchell Ammons Walters | photos by Greg Campbell

On November 25, 2018, Emmy May Downey’s historic home burned to the ground. Nestled in Jackson’s beautiful Belhaven neighborhood, the home she shared with her husband Scott, was completely devastated. “We had three exterior walls that were fine, but the back of our...
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