Legacy of Flavor

Recipes by TAYLOR BOWEN-RICKETTS  •  Photography by ROSS GROUP CREATIVE Taylor Bowen-Ricketts brings the rich traditions of Cajun cuisine to Fan and Johnny’s      The ever-changing daily menu at Fan and Johnny’s in downtown Greenwood is just one of the many reasons Taylor Bowen-Ricketts’ beloved restaurant is not only a local favorite but has become […]

Festive Holiday Breakfast

Recipes and Styling by CINDY COOPWOOD and TRAVIS COOPWOOD A festive Christmas breakfast is the perfect way to start a magical holiday morning, and nothing sets the scene like a table adorned with charming Christmas china sprinkled with delightful Santa Claus details. The menu is designed for ease and joy, featuring make-ahead dishes like overnight […]

A Festive Family Tradition

By TERRI GLAZER  •  Photography by GREG CAMPBELL This Christmas home is filled with generations of joy, heirloom treasures, and playful new pieces that create a magical holiday atmosphere in every room     “We’ve always loved Christmas. We’ve been collecting Christmas decorations for a long time,” says this Clarksdale homeowner.      A long […]

Christmas Gifts and Goodies

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, […]

Inescapable Influence

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 […]

Dispatches from the Edge

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. […]

For Those Who Inherit the Delta

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 […]

Scaling Down, Celebrating Big for a Small(er) Thanksgiving

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 […]

Easy Skillet Apple Pie

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 […]

J. Wilson Hunt

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. […]