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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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WALKIN’ TO NEW ORLEANS by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
Carrying a backpack half her own weight, petite North Westerner, Hilary Leonard took a little Southern walk — from Savannah, Georgia to New Orleans, Louisiana. In January 2015, the Seattle, Washington resident traveled via Greyhound bus across the country … Continue reading
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WE ARE TODAY’S SOUTH by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
As we celebrate our second year anniversary at PorchScene, we want to thank our loyal readers for continuing to support us as we’ve found our footing. We also want to thank the many contributors who have shared their unique … Continue reading
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SOUTHFACIN’ COOK — How to Make Crawfish Strudel by Patsy Brumfield
HOW TO MAKE CRAWFISH STRUDEL New Orleans’ world-famed Jazz Fest inspires from many angles, but music and food are the most obvious. That’s where my daughter, Margaret, introduced me to Crawfish Strudel. For those of us expecting something sweet … Continue reading
The Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
Agnes Stark, Peter Sohngen, Brin and Dale Baucum — the Heartbeat of Memphis Pottery. In a community that boasts an enormous number of highly skilled and well-known potters, these four artisans have had a significant influence on the cities’ … Continue reading
You Can Go Home Again by Cindy Conner Burnett
“Where’re you from?” The answer always rolls easily off my lips. “Philadelphia, Miss.” Who could argue with that simple reply? The information is stored in countless files and probably on no less than a dozen government-issued computers. But my … Continue reading
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The Time Machine by Tom Lawrence
We have all experienced a sense of déjà vu triggered by some sensory stimuli. It could be the smell of burning leaves or the sound of a train moving through the night. Just for an instant, we are … Continue reading
Jukin’ at the Joints by Deborah Fagan Carpenter
Clarksdale, Mississippi: Home of the infamous crossing of highways 61 and 49, where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul to the devil so he could play a “mean” guitar. Today, Clarksdale is home to the annual Juke Joint Festival, … Continue reading