Cool Digs
By SHERRY LUCAS • Photography by NOLAN DEAN From ice factory to ice cream parlor to hip downtown residence, The Big Pink gets cooler by the year “The Big Pink,” as it’s fondly known, had a cool past from the get-go, with its ice factory roots and the years it spent feeding the […]
Host an OOTG Post-Wedding Brunch
A post-wedding brunch is a wonderful way to entertain your out-of-town wedding guests. It’s a great time to recap the joys of the weekend and visit with family and friends with whom you may not have been able to spend much time—and a gracious way to thank them for being part of the […]
Bronwynne Brent Breaks Out
By JIM BEAUGEZ Brooklyn’s historic Daptone puts soul in her step on latest album, ‘Undercover’ Greenville, Mississippi native Bronwynne Brent has recorded at the legendary Daptone studio in New York, performed on BBC television and radio, and was named Female Performer of the Year by Americana UK twice. Not bad for an artist […]
Lovely and Livable
By SHERRY LUCAS • Photography by RORY DOYLE With respect for their Indianola home’s 1975 design, the Zepponi family has seamlessly blended old and new with carefully curated geometric designs, bold textures, and muted tones Fresh livability meets the best of retro in the home of Corri and Tory Zepponi. There, a ’70s vibe, […]
Dirtroad Inspiration
By KAREN FOCHT Shaped by a love of nature, family, and a few trips around the globe, Memphis artist Betsy Brackin Burch’s landscapes explore expressionistic style. “Ever since I was a child, nature has always been my main source of inspiration,” explains Memphis artist Betsy Brackin Burch. Raised in West Memphis, […]
Saving Georgianna
By ALAN HUFFMAN The stunning restoration of this treasured antebellum home in the South Delta “Typically, when someone takes on a building like this, it’s a rehabilitation. You’re preserving it and adapting it. A restoration is different. It means doing your best to put a building back to its original use and form. That’s what […]
Favorite Cookbooks
By CINDY COOPWOOD “A cookbook is only as good as its poorest recipe.”“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.”“Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need.” – Julia Child “No one who cooks, cooks alone. Even at her most […]
Delta Aces and Flying Wonders of Mississippi
By HANK BURDINE There are a lot of noted pilots from Mississippi and especially the Delta, but a few stand out above all others. My introduction to the zaniness of Delta pilots came at the hands of one of the best of the best, Joe Call, J-3 Cub flying wizard, top flight […]
Stored, Stacked and Streamlined
EDITOR’S NOTE: Featured last year in our January/February 2020 issue, these tips are worth resharing to assure an organized 2021! Memphis duo gives tips for organizing the after-holiday chaos and a checklist to kick off the New Year The best business ideas almost always involve solving a problem. And better yet, some of them are […]
Scored and Glazed
Elevate your holiday ham with these simple techniques. Instead of buying a pre-sliced glazed ham this year, try your hand at scoring and baking your own. Scoring the fat layer that insulates the ham allows your glaze to seep into the cracks as it cooks, adding even more flavor. it also makes a beautiful presentation […]