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How to brine a turkey for a fabulous Thanksgiving feast – Patsy Brumfield
How to brine a turkey for a fabulous Thanksgiving feast A few years ago, I watched food guru Alton Brown propound the virtues of brining a turkey. He explained that the salt water brine changes the turkey’s cellular structure … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Patsy Brumfield
Tagged brine turkey, patsy brumfield
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SOUTHERNERS GLEANING THISTLES
Southerners Gleaning Thistles By Deborah Fagan Carpenter With rare exception, they are sexually abused as children — often by a family member. Shame and low self-worth have become an innate part of their being, and alcohol and drugs are an … Continue reading
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FACES IN THE CROWD by Tom Lawrence
FACES IN THE CROWD By Tom Lawrence In every generation and in every society there are those who make a difference without the receipt of either recognition or fame serving as the motivation for their actions. Mostly, they are just … Continue reading
Posted in History, Tom Lawrence
Tagged civil rights, mississippi history, public school integration, Ruby Bridges
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Mississippi Bound by Joseph Goodell
Mississippi Bound by Joe Goodell With more demand than inquiry, but with earnest sincerity, I am frequently asked, “What brought you to Mississippi?” Late in September, the unrelenting summer sun, a hammer which regards Mississippi as its own private … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring the South, Joe Goodell
Tagged Joe Goodell, Mississippi Delta
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LIVING WATCHTOWERS by Chip Burson
SOUTHERN SNAPSHOTS Living Watchtowers by Chip Burson They were here, watching, for centuries, long before the Europeans came. Angel Oak, alive and well on John’s Island, is said to be over fourteen-hundred years old, and may be … Continue reading
AMERICA THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS by Tom Lawrence
AMERICA THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS by Tom Lawrence Southerners love politics. We’re particularly vocal where local issues are concerned. The average Southerner is often more concerned about choosing the County Sherriff or a local member of the City Council than who’s … Continue reading
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TRASH TO TRASHION
TRASH TO TRASHION by Deborah Fagan Carpenter One man’s trash is—well—another man’s haute couture. Paul Thomas makes vogueish fashions from objects that many would consider useless rubbish, an innovative contribution to the art world that simultaneously calls attention to responsible waste disposal. Repurposing discards … Continue reading
Posted in Art Scene, Deborah Carpenter
Tagged art in the dark, Curbside Couture, Deborah Fagan Carpenter, exploring the south, memphis trashion show, Paul Thomas, paul thomas fashion, recycled fashion, recycling king, southern art, southern artist, trashion
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TAILGATE LIKE A REAL SOUTHERNER
TAILGATE LIKE A REAL SOUTHERNER By Patsy R. Brumfield The Southfacin’ Cook If you’ve never tailgated, you’ve missed lots of good food and fellowship. Tailgating can wear you out or it can be as simple as you want … Continue reading
Henry Greene By Chip Burson
SNAPSHOTS Henry Greene By Chip Burson For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. I was not in safety, ….yet trouble came. Job, KJV, Chapt. … Continue reading
Posted in Chip Burson, Exploring the South
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