by Kelli Bozeman | Photos by Suzanne Carey
Standing straight and tall, the two rows of red cedars that line the brick path to William Faulkner’s former home Rowan Oak in Oxford have become as emblematic of the author’s life as the scrawled words on the walls within the house itself. In Jackson, the gardens...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
One of the biggest food trends of the season carries the most fabulous name: hot honey. The combination of heat and sweetness is not new to most of us; I ate fried chicken every Sunday with honey and Tabasco. It all became brand new when the combo hit trending status...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Frosting This cake is quite famous in Nashville, Tennessee, adapted from the Nashville Eats cookbook. Cake: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup blackberry jam 3½ cups...
by Kelli Bozeman | Photos by Suzanne Carey
The fact that Hattiesburg is some 70 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico made no difference to the winds of Hurricane Katrina. They came howling far inland during those harrowing days in late August of 2005, creating devastating damage to structures and landscape...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 Ruby Red grapefruit 8 ounces unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 cup self-rising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest 1 to 2 tablespoons milk Drizzle: Juice and zest of 1 Ruby Red grapefruit 1¾ cup sugar Sweetened whipped cream and zest for garnish...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
3 cups water 1 can beer 2 tablespoons shrimp boil 1 lemon, halved 1 pound large shrimp, tails intact 2 to 3 avocados 3 lemons, divided ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chili sauce ¼ cup ketchup 3...
by Mary Neff Stewart | Photography by Chris Luker and Caelyn Staub
For over 60 years, the Home Builders Association of Mississippi has supported the state’s construction industry to aid in its sustainability, success, and activism. To honor the accomplishments and brilliant work produced in the field, the organization annually...
by Mary Neff Stewart | photo Paul Costello
When a client reaches out to Jackson native and New Orleans- based interior designer Rivers Spencer, they usually are interested in a certain look—one featuring spacious rooms filled with crisp, tailored style dappled with lots of light and the ideal touch of dazzling...
by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get together with a few girlfriends, children, or grandchildren and enjoy fellowship and making homemade candy. It is so much fun to prepare, package, and share treats. Beautifully packaged homemade candy is the perfect gift for...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
LAYERED MERINGUES WITH CUSTARD AND FRESH BLACKBERRIES MERINGUE LAYERS: 6 egg whites Pinch salt ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place parchment paper on 2 baking sheets and trace bottoms of 2 round...
