An Englishman In The Delta: How Trombonist Bob Dowell Found His New Home
By Tom Speed This is a story about how a trombone-playing Englishman found his way to the Mississippi Delta and came to call it his home. That Englishman is called Bob Dowell and in 2008, he found himself on a ship setting out from the port of San Diego. The ship would spend a week […]
Easy Living On The Bogue
They didn’t set out to do much, at first, but as the workmen were already there…well, a whole new house happened! At first, the plan was simply to renovate the kitchen, update the master bath, and add a closet, according to this Gunnison couple. At least, that was the modest idea they had in mind […]
A Delta Modernist
By Amanda Wells Photography by Charles Smith January/February 2018 While Bentley Tibbs is every bit the modern, forward-thinking man, the allure of a past life spent in the Mississippi Delta beckons him, making an appearance in both his work, his home, and the way he looks at life. The celebrated architect now lays his head […]
Rustic Tomato Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 jar roasted red peppers, rough chopped or pulsed in food processor 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 1⁄3 cup) 4 – 28 ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained, pulsed in food processor […]
Lentil and Ham Soup
11⁄2 cup dried lentils 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups diced cooked ham 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper 32 ounces chicken broth 1 cup water 8 teaspoons tomato sauce In […]
Black Bean Soup with Quesadillas
2 cans black beans, rinsed & drained 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 4 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper sour cream, diced red pepper and avocado slices for garnish Place the beans, onion, bell pepper, broth, garlic and cumin into the […]
Sausages with Carrots, Apples, and Onions
Variation: A mixture of beets, sweet potatoes and fennel would also be delicious with the sausages. 4 large pork sausages 2 large Granny Smith apples cut into cubes 1 1⁄2 pounds small red potatoes 1⁄2 pound baby carrots 1 large red onion cut into wedges 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped […]
Pork Chops with Brussel Sprouts and Baby Potatoes
Variation: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts with broccoli and potatoes would make a similar meal. 6 boneless pork chops 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ounce package of ranch salad dressing mix 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon oregano dry 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 pounds baby potatoes 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed […]
Herbed Salmon with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Variation: Asparagus would be an excellent substitute for the green beans in this recipe. 4 salmon filets, deboned and with skin-on 1 pound fresh green beans, whole 3 to 4 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes 2 shallots, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper, to taste 4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic […]
Wiggins Lake House
Susan and Tom Wiggins had long toyed with the idea of building a second home, as an occasional escape from their busy daily lives in Cleveland. Tom, a dentist, and Susan, who works part-time in the Wishing Well (the dress shop she once owned) are longtime, dyed-in-the-wool Deltans. However, when it came to choosing the […]