HANDMADE WITH LOVE

HANDMADE WITH LOVE

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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...
LENTEN ROSES FOR WINTER BOUQUETS

LENTEN ROSES FOR WINTER BOUQUETS

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THE WEATHER OUTSIDE MAY BE FRIGHTFUL, AND THE FIRE MAY BE DELIGHTFUL, but do not get too comfortable. In spite of the plummeting temperature, the garden still beckons. Yes, gardening is a year- round endeavor, and even such notable garden writers as Elizabeth Lawrence...
SWEET CLOUDS OF SUGAR

SWEET CLOUDS OF SUGAR

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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...
GLORIOUS GRAPEFRUIT

GLORIOUS GRAPEFRUIT

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Grapefruits have evolved into one of the fruits in the all-time superfood category, yet for most of us they can be one of the least appealing. The name is derived from how they grow in clusters on the tree and has absolutely nothing to do with a grape. Most children...
FOR THE LOVE OF PIMIENTO, PEARLS, AND A POP OF COLOR

FOR THE LOVE OF PIMIENTO, PEARLS, AND A POP OF COLOR

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Every Southern hostess knows there’s an unspoken rule when it comes to bridal showers: you want your guests to feel both comfortable and a little bit impressed. We may not say it out loud, but deep down, we all want to be that hostess—the one whose table looks...
HOMECOMING

HOMECOMING

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It began as a simple chance encounter by the pool. Heather and Tommy Hixon met 30 years ago at a party Tommy was hosting at his parents’ beautiful estate in Ridgeland. The couple married and began their family, and Tommy’s parents remained in the residence for years....
VENICE BEACH HIPSTER BOWL

VENICE BEACH HIPSTER BOWL

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1 cup hot cooked oatmeal 1 poached egg ¼ cup fresh grapefruit sections ½ avocado, sliced 1 tablespoon chia seeds ¼ cup pomegranate seeds 1 strip cooked bacon, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Pour hot oatmeal into a serving bowl. Top with a poached egg,...
PEPPERMINT MERINGUE KISSES

PEPPERMINT MERINGUE KISSES

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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...
SUGAR HIGH

SUGAR HIGH

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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...
WINTER SALADS

WINTER SALADS

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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...