By Jen Waller Photography by Austin Britt Deep in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, in a place once known as the “Golden Buckle on the Cotton Belt,” there stands a beautiful structure known as the Cutrer Mansion. The building is considered by many to be quite grand, but her story really begins with two […]
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By Cindy Coopwood and Cordelia CappsPhotography by Melanie Thortis Between hunting for eggs, getting the kids dressed, and going to church—feeding family and friends on Easter can be a challenge. Whether your family gets together for Easter brunch, lunch, or if you end up eating all day on Easter Sunday—this collection of recipes for vibrant
By Liza Jones • Photography by Johnny Jennings Before the construction of the Highway 82 bypass, downtown Greenwood was an important route into and out of the Delta. The businesses there were in a prime position to make the best of it, so it was a bustling, thriving hub of marketing, commerce, entertainment, hospitality, and
The Sound of the Bentonia Blues By Hank Burdine Jimmy “Duck” Holmes ain’t got the blues…he sings the blues, and he brings the blues to folks from all over the world. His Blue Front Café in Bentonia, Mississippi, is known worldwide as possibly the oldest operating juke house in Mississippi, or anywhere else for that
By Katie Tims • Photography by Rory Doyle Joe Barnes was a farmer’s kid from the Mississippi Delta. He wanted to teach children, build a family, and make a decent wage on the outskirts of the Great Depression. But World War II intervened. Barnes shipped off to basic training and joined the 36th Combat Infantry.
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Treks of Greatness, Shades of Grandeur Guided Duck Hunting in the Delta By Hank Burdine “Forever and ever, amen” is the oft-time response when a city slicker asks a hardened old duck hunter how long ducks have been coming to the Delta. Or, as legendary Fighting Bayou duck master Skipper Jernigan relates, “since man’s memory
Merry and Bright Every December, this Vicksburg couple enjoys welcoming guests for plenty of food and fun in their sprawling lakeside home. By Brenda Ware Jones • Photography by Greg Campbell The expansive, traditional farmhouse enjoyed by Amy and Lane Campbell and their three young children seems, at first glance, much older than it is.
Southern Staples Pecan Recipes to try this Holiday Season By Cindy Coopwood with Photography by Rory Doyle Party Cheese Ball with Pecans This is best made the day before to allow the flavors to blend together. 8 ounces cream cheese 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated 2 teaspoons grated onion 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2
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Taylor’s Wonderbird Spirits By Tom Speed Photography Courtesy of Timothy Ivy Mississippi’s first grain-to-glass distillery uses Delta-grown rice. Ancient mythologies are rife with images of majestic birds, a species that symbolized freedom, power, and wonder. The mighty griffin. The phoenix. Native American myths, too, focus on the majesty of our feathered friends. Far removed from
Variation: Asparagus would be an excellent substitute for the green beans in this recipe.4 salmon filets, deboned and with skin-on1 pound fresh green beans, whole3 to 4 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes2 shallots, sliced3 garlic cloves, mincedsalt and pepper, to taste4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegarherb mixture* Herb mixture:8 cloves of garlichandful parsley,
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