WHERE TO PLANT – Hydrangeas are shade-loving plants. Aren’t we always looking for plants that will grow in the shady part of the garden? However, be wary that too much shade can inhibit the number of blooms. Filtered light and partial shade seem to work best. SOIL –...
8 fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe below) Crushed ice 2 ounces bourbon Mint sprig for garnish In a silver julep cup, add mint leaves and simple syrup and muddle together. Fill with crushed ice and pour in bourbon. Garnish with mint sprig and serve...
A decade ago, Aubrey Corley and his now-wife Charlotte lived in neighboring areas of Madison but were introduced 400 miles away at the Music City Bowl in Nashville while cheering on their Mississippi State Bulldogs. As the two became a couple, they quickly recognized...
1 box angel food cake mix 2 egg yolks 2 whole eggs ½ cup sugar Zest and juice of 2 lemons 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 8 pieces 2 cups heavy cream ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups fresh berries Follow instructions to make angel food cake batter...
Being nominated for, or even winning, a James Beard Award for culinary excellence is an achievement that most budding cooks can only dream about—maybe even as they stand on tiptoe in their childhood kitchens, helping their mothers stir a pot or prepare for dinner. But...
Mississippi Derby 2 ounces Old Soul Bourbon ¾ ounce Honey Syrup (1:1) ¾ ounce fresh grapefruit juice Fresh blackberries In a shaker, gently muddle 2 blackberries with honey syrup. Add grapefruit, fill with ice, and add bourbon. Shake well. Double strain into a coupe...
