Monthly Archives: December 2015

DON’T FORGET ABOUT SANTA! Southfacin’ Cook Patsy Brumfield

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Mary Prater

DON’T FORGET ABOUT SANTA! By Southfacin’ Cook Patsy Brumfield Every region has its historic recipes, but we Southerners boast of some pretty good stuff coming out of our kitchens. Many of us are fortunate to have great recipes handed down … Continue reading →

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Holiday Dinner à la New Orleans

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Mary Prater

  Holiday Dinner à la New Orleans By Deborah Fagan Carpenter Christmas in New Orleans is much like celebrations of any kind in the Big Easy—scrumptious food is front and center! The unique southern city is brimming with celebrity chefs, … Continue reading →

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Barren Alley By Chip Burson

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Mary Prater

Barren Alley  By Chip Burson Why, pray tell, did they call it barren? Cloudless and just warming with the pent up energy of an oddly Spring-like November morning, this lovely bower walk hid all the history; every spilled drop of … Continue reading →

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CURIOUS NAMES

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Mary Prater

Curious Names by Joe Goodell The wags enjoy telling it to you straight: “What’s that y’r ask’n, son?” Wh’r do th’ names f’r Mi’ssippi towns come from? Why right off them wat’r tow’rs, that’s wh’r.” Pause. Guffaw! Such insightful wit … Continue reading →

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