Monthly Archives: April 2014

Spectre, the Best Kept Secret in Alabama

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Mary Dawson

One of my favorite movies is Tim Burton’s Big Fish, a 2003 film about Edward Bloom, a former traveling salesman from Alabama with a gift for storytelling, who is confined to his deathbed. Bloom’s estranged son, Will, attempts to mend … Continue reading →

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The Canton Ladies’ Club (part 2) by Tom Lawrence

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Tom Lawrence

…“We’ll be back in a little bit,” I said, and Nancy and I went in the front doorway.  The foyer was a large area with gleaming heart-pine floors, elegant oriental rugs, and rich fabrics.  The living room was to the … Continue reading →

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The Canton Ladies’ Club by Tom Lawrence

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Tom Lawrence

  Nancy and I lived in an area of Jackson, Mississippi known as “Belhaven,” an older neighborhood that had been developed in the 1920s.  At one time it had been the place to live in Jackson, but had since been … Continue reading →

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Magnolia Springs Retreat by Mary Prater

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Mary Prater

Recently, I found myself at loose ends and decided to get out of town for a weekend trip. I was intending to go to Mobile, but when I got there I saw that Mardi Gras was in full swing. This isn’t … Continue reading →

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Easy and Creative Easter Egg Dyeing

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Mary Prater

Spring has sprung, the azaleas and dogwoods are in bloom, and everywhere you look, bulbs are sending up their flowers. It’s hard to beat springtime in the South. This has always been one of my top four favorite seasons. Along … Continue reading →

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South Facin’ Cook’s SPICY CHICKEN SALAD by Patsy Brumfield

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Patsy Brumfield

I love chicken salad, especially with sliced grapes and fresh dill. But I decided to concoct something different with a little “kick” to it. This version will be great, just like you use its more traditional cousin. Adding avocado slices as … Continue reading →

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Elaine’s Chicken Liver Pate by Tom Lawrence

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Tom Lawrence

Elaine Lawrence is a professionally trained cook who, prior to a crippling illness, owned a premier catering service in Jackson, Mississippi. During a week-long class in Chicago led by Jacques Pepin, she learned to make the best chicken liver pate … Continue reading →

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Spring in the Okefenokee Swamp by Mary Prater

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Mary Prater

I have wanted to explore the Okefenokee swamp’s dark and mysterious waters for years, but trying to convince anyone that a trip to a mosquito infested alligator breeding ground has been tricky. After many refusals from potential travel companions, I … Continue reading →

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Beach to Bistro by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

She goes from “beach-to-bistro.” Ease of wear, comfort, quality and classic lines are the hallmarks of the versatile creations by designer Ellis Dixon, and her transitional casual-wear can be dressed up or down to become perfect attire for almost any … Continue reading →

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