Author Archives: Mary Prater

Make a King Cake like a New Orleanian!

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Mary Prater

Make a King Cake like a New Orleanian! By Southfacin’ Cook Patsy Brumfield       What better way to say/eat Mardi Gras than with a home-baked King Cake, that delicate pastry with the purple, gold and green sprinkled icing. … Continue reading →

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A Look at 2016

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Mary Prater

A Look at 2016 www.porchscene.com Our home—the South—is a beautiful, haunted, place that’s full of contradiction and mystery. Even those of us who have lived here for all or part of our lives have a hard time explaining it, or our … Continue reading →

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The Color of December in the South

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Mary Prater

  The Color of December around the South    Regattas,  beautiful gardens, antique holiday books, historic homes, a Dickens Christmas, drinks in the lobby of the Peabody, and Christmas bonfires on the levee—from New Orleans to Lutcher. There’s plenty to do all … Continue reading →

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By the Bucketful by Gary Wright

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Mary Prater

By the Bucketful by Gary Wright Some memories are too painful to remember, even the first time. The Southern Bucket List Bucket lists are things that you really want to do before you–well—kick the bucket. In other words, things, however … Continue reading →

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KLUG’S AWAKENING

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Mary Prater

FLASH FICTION KLUG’S AWAKENING   By Tom Lawrence Klug stood in the opening of his cave, and stared at the stack of smoldering wood he had covered with muddy dirt just before sundown last night. There were still wisps of … Continue reading →

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So . . . You Think You Speak Southern?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Mary Prater

So . . . You Think You Speak Southern? By Gary Wright Whut I jist said, is whut I jist said! In New Orleans, there are three seasons: hurricane season, political season, and football season. In certain areas around New … Continue reading →

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SPRING QUICHE by Southfacin’ Cook

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Mary Prater

SPRING QUICHE By Southfacin’ Cook Patsy Brumfield Quiche is one of the easiest, cheapest, most adaptable go-to meals ever. After its simple base, you just go with what you like in the fridge or freezer or pantry, within reason. Remember, … Continue reading →

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CLAUDETTE COLVIN

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Mary Prater

CLAUDETTE COLVIN A work of fiction, based in fact By Tom Lawrence   Fred Gray sat in his law office in downtown Montgomery, listening to the March rain pelting against his window. He was expecting visitors, and had a fresh … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Men—for the fun of it! By Southfacin’ Cook Patsy Brumfield

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Mary Prater

Gingerbread Men— for the fun of it! By Southfacin’ Cook Patsy Brumfield Years ago, my mother got a yen for English afternoon tea and was given a cookbook with recipes for scones, gingerbread, biscuits etc., which you’d expect to serve … Continue reading →

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SOUTHERN BUCKET LIST

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Mary Prater

Southern Bucket List by Gary Wright A few alligators are naturally of the vicious type and inclined to resent it when you prod them with a stick.. You can find out which ones these are by prodding them. -Will Cuppy … Continue reading →

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