By CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by RORY DOYLE THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME FOR JOY, warmth, and togetherness, when nothing brings people closer than sharing delicious homemade treats. Christmas goodies, made only once a year, are often beloved family traditions passed down through generations. These recipes, filled with love and nostalgia, […]
Q&A with Keith Smythe Meacham and Will Hunt Lewis Growing up in the Mississippi Delta There is a common thread in the lore of the Delta. It’s in the seamless blend of high and low, old and new. It applies to all facets of our culture, from our music to
By JIM BEAUGEZ • Photos courtesy of RON ETHERIDGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB_muFysubE Click the link above for the premiere “Greenville,” the latest single from Delta native and 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Ron Etheridge. Greenville native Ron Etheridge wasn’t “a friend of the devil, but a friend of a friend,” as he sings on his new album, Good Family.
By JIM BEAUGEZ With The Barn, Clarksdale native Wright Thompson traces the true story of an infamous Delta murder and examines the global forces that set it in motion. Time will eventually reveal all things, or so goes the adage. The question becomes, will anyone care when time is ready to show its
By CINDY COOPWOOD and CORDELIA CAPPS • Photography by ANNA SATTERFIELD Recipes for Hosting a Small Thanksgiving Thanksgiving conjures up images of huge family gatherings, but sometimes, there is a limited number around the table—and that’s okay! Having a smaller Thanksgiving gathering some years can offer many advantages. A more intimate gathering makes meal
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A time-saving hack is always appreciated. Here, we’re using a can of apple pie filling, and we promise no one will know the difference! 1 stick cup salted butter, melted½ cup packed brown sugar2 unbaked pie crusts (one pack of 2 rolled crusts)1 21-ounce can apple pie filling2 to 3 tablespoons caramel sauce1 large egg
By JANE GULLY From hunting lodges to stately residences, Memphis designer Wilson Hunt brings the architectural influence of the Mississippi Delta into every project The Mississippi Delta’s sway on Memphis native Wilson Hunt’s growing-up years still influences his designs, which is evident in some way in each of his projects. Hunt, of J.
By KELLI WILLIAMS Centuries-Old Game Gets New Life in the Delta Bridge, bunco, and backgammon, meet the newest, oldest kid on the block, mahjong. While the game has been around for hundreds of years, originating in nineteenth-century China, it wasn’t until the 1920s that retailer Abercrombie & Fitch stocked their United States stores
By CINDY COOPWOOD • Photography by RORY DOYLE Along with fall, the other “season” that has commenced is football season. And whether it’s SEC, Friday night lights, or NFL, it’s time to tailgate—which no longer means on the back of your truck! From the Junction to the Grove to your porch to the
This cake is a must during the fall or holiday season. It’s a classic from Southern Sideboards—one of our all-time favorite vintage cookbooks! 1 cup cooking oil 2 cups sugar 3 eggs, well beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla 2½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup pecans, chopped
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