by Patty Roper | Photography by Bonnie Dickerson
In my very first entertaining book, Easy Hospitality, published in the ’90s, I described how to create gold- and silver-leaf eggs for elegant Easter tablescapes. I still enjoy displaying those eggs because they are beautiful and timeless. To create the gold- and...
by Patty Roper | Photo by Greg Campbell
Create elegant valentine vases from ordinary clear glass containers of various shapes and sizes. Supplies: Clear glass vases of various sizes and shapes Adhesive sizing Small paintbrushes Gold-leaf sheets Stencil brush Gold-leaf sealer With a paintbrush, paint a heart...
by Patty Roper & Nathan Ganacheau | Photo by Bonnie Dickerson
These easy and delicious iron skillet dishes are perfect for the cooler days ahead. Enjoy! Turkey Pot Pie 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed 1 pound ground turkey 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 (15-ounce) cans mixed vegetables,...
by Margaret Gratz | Photos by Vision Pictures
There are few windmills in Mississippi, wooden shoes are a rarity, and cotton fields are more common than fields abloom with tulips. Hans Brinker would probably never need his silver skates in the Magnolia State. However, should this beloved fictional character ever...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Mississippi Duck Stew 1 cup flour, divided 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 raw wild or domestic duck breasts, sliced ¾ cup peanut oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped okra,...
