by Mary Neff Stewart | Photos by Amber Wolf
In the early 1970s, Baton Rouge-based interior designer Laura Cedor’s grandparents ventured an hour outside their hometown of New Orleans to a tiny hamlet in Pearl River County known as Hide-A-Way Lake. At the time, vacation properties were becoming widely popular in...
by Patty Roper | photo by Melanie Thortis
2¼ cups all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon salt ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 4 eggs 2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, an ½ cup...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
8 to 10 ears fresh corn, shucked 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Pinch sugar to taste Using a sharp knife, slit each row of corn in half, then cut corn kernels off cob into a bowl. When all kernels have been removed,...
by Mary Neff Stewart| Photography by Jean Allsop
For many years, Lesley Davis was inspired by the brilliant Alabama-based architect Bobby McAlpine’s work, studying every detail of his first book and keeping files of magazine clippings for each room of the house that she and her husband John would one day...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
OPEN-FACE BEEF TENDERLOIN TACOS WITH FRESH CORN SALSA AND HORSERADISH SAUCE 2 ears fresh corn, grilled and kernels removed ½ cup red onion, chopped ½ jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and minced ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Juice and zest of 2...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped Juice of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasonings ¼ cup good mayonnaise ¼ cup capers, rinsed Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste In a jar, combine all ingredients and shake until well combined. Check...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
Angel Food Churro Bites with Caramel Kahlua Sauce 1 angel food cake baked in a loaf pan. (purchased is fine) 2 cups vegetable oil for frying ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 cup caramel sauce ¼ cup Kahlua liqueur Slice angel food cake into 2-inch...
by Kelsey Devazier Perry | Photos by Jason Dyess
Rooted in history and imbued with old-school traditions, the Neshoba County Fair is the place to be for camaraderie, events and a good ole’ time over in Philadelphia. “Mississippi’s Giant House Party” will host its 137th year from June 19...
by DAN CHERRY | PHOTOS BY ADAM PRACHER
Years ago, I was in a public forest collecting chanterelles with my daughter as a woman passing on the trail was bewildered and asked what I was doing. When I said I was gathering mushrooms, she asked, “Are those the kind that make you go crazy?” I told...
