by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 head Romain lettuce, washed and leaves separated to dry 4 ears fresh corn Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 ½...
by Mary Neff Stewart | Photos by Clayton Boler
The story of Swan Hill begins in the 1960s when Jewel and A.W. Swan purchased a large tract of land in Lamar County and gifted each of their eight children parcels to build family homes. Years later, when granddaughter Jen Ladner was ten years old, her parents, Helen...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
This delicious treat is easily made in a home ice-cream maker or pour mixture into a metal pan and freeze, stirring mixture occasionally until desired frozen consistency. 1 cup sugar ½ cup water Juice of 2 Ruby Red grapefruits (about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons grapefruit...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Spring Chicken Rolls with Peanut Sauce Peanut sauce ¼ cup smooth peanut butter ½ teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar Zest and juice of 1 lime ½ cup Hoisin sauce 3 to 4 teaspoons Sriracha sauce ¼ cup water Rolls 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast 2...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 (8-ounce) skinless wild-salmon fillets Course salt and freshy ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided use 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 cups fresh arugula 1 Ruby Red grapefruit, peel and pith removed, segmented 1 ripe avocado, pitted,...
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...
