Monthly Archives: June 2015

Did She Really Say that? Collected and edited by Gary Wright

  The common good is often uncommonly bad In every section of the country, colloquialisms are born and then passed on through the generations. The South has produced an abundance of them. Many are more prevalent in rural areas, some … Continue reading

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CULINARY QUEST by Tom Lawrence

Galatoire’s Restaurant, New Orleans, LA The quest for delicious food is something most of us can sink our teeth into. Heated discussions take place regularly over who has the best barbeque or the most authentic ethnic delicacy. We’ve all experienced … Continue reading

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SEASONAL APPROACH by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  It’s crisp; it’s delicious; it’s nutritious — it’s locally grown food. It’s unequaled in freshness, because what’s purchased from a local farmer was likely harvested that very day, or the day before. It’s an education about where our food originates, … Continue reading

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How to brine a pork tenderloin for your summertime feast …By Patsy R. Brumfield / Southfacin’ Cook

Most folks think that if you throw a hunk of meat onto the grill, it’s going to be good. Not really. It’s good because you prepare the meat in some way – you give it a flavor rub or you … Continue reading

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MISSISSIPPI DELTA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA by Tom Lawrence

  The Mississippi Delta is a unique and special place.   In my book, Delta Days: Tales of the Mississippi Delta, I quoted writer, David Cohn when he said, “The Mississippi Delta starts in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel … Continue reading

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