by Mary Neff Stewart | photos by Abe Draper
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....
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
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...
by Germaine Benoit | photos by Melanie Thortis
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...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
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...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 gallon of whole milk 1 pint half-and-half 1 pint heavy cream 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1 fifth brandy or bourbon, plus more to taste Grated nutmeg for garnish Pour milk, half-and-half, cream, sifted sugar, vanilla, and...
by Kelli Bozeman | photos by Amber Wolf
From the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s, a grand Greek Revival home called Ossian Hall stood in the East Beach area of Pass Christian. With its two-story white columns, deep balconies, and elegantly decorated rooms, the residence was the setting of a silent movie and...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
The serving of a meal early in the day or before lunch anyway, usually signifies a celebration of some sort; hence the word “brunch.” Not breakfast and not lunch, but something in-between. The dishes do not need to be heavy or too light. Sausage balls, egg casseroles,...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Gingersnaps ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¾ cup vegetable shortening 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 large egg 1/3 cup molasses 2 1/3 cup plain flour 2 teaspoons ginger ½ teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 degrees...
by Mary Neff Stewart | photos by Rory Doyle
The Gresham family built a stately home on Catchings Avenue in Indianola in 1920 and resided there for the next century. In 2020, Mary Clair and Noel Cumbaa purchased the traditional two-story Colonial for their growing family and began a yearlong renovation to update...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
40 saltine crackers (one sleeve) 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 18 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped or chips Holiday sprinkles or sparkling sugars for garnish Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil...
