Built to House Memories
By Brenda Ware Jones Photography by Greg Campbell The couple grew up as “city kids,” and raised their own two in Jackson, as well. But they wanted their little ones to know about another, simpler way of life, closer to nature. He had been lucky enough, as a young lad, to enjoy an old-time […]
Quick Breads, Muffins, and Scones
It’s Time for Fall Flavors, Y’all By Martha Foose WITH THE LAZY, HAZY DAYS OF SUMMER IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR, IT IS TIME TO SHIFT GEARS. Back-to-school time is upon us, bringing lunchboxes, bake sales, and sign-up sheets for teacher’s lounge treats. Road trips for away games and tailgating are revving up. Dove season sends us out […]
Raising Friends and Training Champions
Raising Friends and Training Champions “The best long-range shotgun load to have in one’s boat for mallards is a fine retriever.” — NASH BUCKINGHAM, Field and Stream, January 1947 By Hank Burdine To a hunter, there are very few joys in life better than to have at his side, in a duck blind or […]
Setters & Labs, Yanks & Rebs
Setters & Labs, Yanks & Rebs Not All is Lost in Translation By Cal Trout Photography by Jason Williams and Team Renegade Outdoors THE DECISION TO MOVE HOME, farm and start a quail hunting preserve was an easy one to make back in 2007. Executing it proved more difficult. Among the most significant […]
Women in the Woods
Women in the Woods It’s game on for these outdoor enthusiasts By Brantley Snipes Photography by Tom Beck When the topic for this article came up, the adage, “It takes one to know one,” kept playing in my mind. Being that I usually have a loose turkey call floating around my purse, and at […]
Halloween on Wheels
By Aimee Robinette Photography by Rory Doyle FOR SEVEN YEARS AND COUNTING, the Cleveland Country Club has made Halloween night a signature event for its littlest members. Families don their scariest and cutest costumes and climb aboard decorated golf carts to trick or treat at the houses that are nestled along the course. Families have found […]
Restored, not Renovated
By Brantley Snipes Photography by Austin Britt A day trip to Carrollton means an eight-mile road trip outside the flatland, a few degrees increase in elevation, and what seems like a hundred years back in time. This quaint town in the shadows of the Delta offers insight into not only local history, but state and national […]
Precision, Mechanism & Art
Precision, Mechanism & Art The story of one man’s love for friends and fine shotguns By Cal Trout Photography by Rory Doyle “I’ve collected guns, yes…it’s a difficult thing to explain to others, a gun as a piece of art. Guns are history. I like to look at the mechanism. I like to feel the […]
After the Hunt
CANDIED BOURBON BACON What’s not to love about this? Sure to please bacon-lovers everywhere, and is a wonderful addition to any brunch menu as well. 1 pound thick cut bacon 1 cup light brown sugar 2 ounces bourbon 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil […]
Bourbon Cocktails
BOURBON SWEET TEA Nothing could be more Delta than sweet tea and bourbon. And nothing could be easier than making a whole pitcher at once to serve and enjoy. 5 cups sweet tea 15 ounces bourbon Ice 10 lemon wedges 10 fresh mint sprigs (optional) Mix bourbon and sweet tea in a pitcher and stir […]