Monthly Archives: February 2014

Southfacin’ Cook: How to Make Southern Fried Chicken by Patsy R. Brumfield

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Patsy Brumfield

Surely, there’s nothing more “southern” than fried chicken, and it’s been my pleasure to enjoy some really good examples. My grandmother, the beautiful and willful Rosalie Dial, was one great fried-chicken cooker and taught me how. Over the years, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Responsible Binging by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Those petite, crafty purveyors of fat and sugar have made their annual appearance. Yes, it’s Girl Scout Cookie time. Not only are the enticing little badge wearers situated in front of many grocery stores, catching unsuspecting shoppers at their most … Continue reading →

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LOVE AMONG THE SUNBEAMS by Tom Lawrence

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Tom Lawrence

On a hot summer day in 1945 I was informed by my maternal grandmother, a devoted Christian Scientist, that I was about to become a “Sunbeam”.  At five years old I had no idea what she was talking about, but … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Judge the Art by the Chicken by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

An enormous silver chicken glistening in the pouring rain caught my eye as I motored down highway 231 near Brundidge, Alabama. The artistic fowl announced the existence of Art`wurks, located in an unassertive block building, and in which I assumed … Continue reading →

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For the Love of American Spirits – John Emerald Distilling Company

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Mary Prater

On any given day during juniper berry season, you can find Jimmy Sharp foraging for berries along the Selma highway trying to gather a year’s supply before the birds get them. The red cedar grows throughout the southeast and produces … Continue reading →

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The Love Project for Sunnybrook Children’s Home

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Mary Prater

Editor’s Note: We have included t-shirt and donations forms for this wonderful project. If you would like to contribute, simply right click on the form and print it from your computer. Today is a good day at PorchScene. We are … Continue reading →

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February on PorchScene

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Mary Prater

Is it Spring yet? I start asking this question every year around the beginning of February. I am done with Winter, thank you very much. I’m ready to see some flowers, sit on the side porch in the morning and … Continue reading →

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