Gazpacho
A chilled, refreshing summer soup. Keep this in the fridge for the beach crowd to come in for a light and quick lunch. 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes,peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup tomato juice 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1⁄2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1⁄2 cup chopped red onion 1 small jalapeño, seeded […]
Poolside Living
SPRING IS BUT A FOND MEMORY AS WE SETTLE INTO THE SEEMINGLY ENDLESS DAYS OF SUMMER. While there are bright spots (hey, Fourth of July!), there are many moments when we wonder how our Mississippi forebears survived without air conditioning. A shimmering backyard pool is one solution, and if you don’t have one of your own, you for sure need a friend or family member […]
Weekend in Vicksburg
SOMETHING COOL IS HAPPENING IN VICKSBURG. This town has always boasted beautifully preserved antebellum homes, Civil War sites and views of riverboats on the mighty Mississippi. But there is also a new vibrancy with its downtown art galleries, boutiques and restaurants not seen in recent years. Thanks to a few creative and energetic entrepreneurs, there […]
Bourbon Summer Cocktails
Two Bourbon Cocktails to try this Summer! KENTUCKY BUCK 2 to 3 dashes of Angostura bitters 3⁄4 ounce fresh lemon juice 2 ounces bourbon Ginger beer, chilled Fill a shaker with ice, then add bitters, lemon juice and bourbon. Shake well. Top off with ginger beer, give an extra stir and pour. BOURBON […]
Shredded Chicken Tacos
One of the most useful recipes we’ve seen in a long time. Use it for Mexican lasagna, enchiladas, as a topping for twice-baked potatoes, or as we did for the best chicken tacos ever. 3 to 4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 jars salsa 1 can salsa verde 1/2 box chicken broth 4 taco […]
Container Gardening 101
Containers and container gardens are a great way to add color and texture to your landscape — without the work of maintaining flower beds (think, no weeds!) Follow these tips from Jessica Milam of Fountain’s Green Grow-Cery in Greenville, for creating stunning containers for your deck, porch, or entryway! Choose your pot Whether you want […]
Little Treasures
Eight years ago, Al Little transformed a quaint brown storage house into a homey garden shop. After working as a landscaper in Yazoo City, Al fell in love with the flowers and decided to put what he learned to the test. Now, in downtown Yazoo City, he runs Al’s Flower Shop, where he grows his […]
In the Field
To say Greg Campbell and Erick New, owners of Garden District in Memphis have had some big ideas over the years would be an understatement at best. In fact, Greg and Erick have never let reality get in the way of a great idea. Co-owners of the renowned Memphis floral boutique since 2002, their incredible […]
Hydrangeas and Azaleas
Show these southern landscape staples a little love for the best blooms! By Brantley Snipes, PLA, MLA, MHS: owner of Brantley Snipes Landscape and Design, Inc. I am not biased when it comes to selecting the best bloom season in our Delta Landscapes, as I believe that all our seasons are the best season. Yet, […]
Off the Beaten Path: The Artisan Baker
The Artisan Baker – Yazoo City By Angela Rogalski A truly unique shop is tucked away in Yazoo City and is probably one of the one of the only bakeries that exclusively makes their own homemade granola and pizza dough balls. Owners Lane and Allan Ewing of The Artisan Baker say the difference in their […]