Mississippi Magazine articles from July 2005

Mississippi Magazine archives from July 2005

From the editor.
July 1, 2005... For every hand-scrawled, yellowed recipe card, there is a story--a memory of making the dish for a special occasion or a recollection of a family member doling out a little love with every spoonful. As we sifted through the many recipes sent to...

Mailbox.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... I wish to extend a big "thank you" for printing Miriam May's excellent article, "The Little Dogwood that Could," in your May/June issue. Miriam's love of the language, her firsthand knowledge of the Magee area, and her creative writing skills...

Rowan Oak restored.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2005... Rowan Oak, the Oxford home of author William Faulkner and the birthplace of his renowned Yoknapatawpha tales, has reopened after a $1.3-million, three-year restoration. The University of Mississippi recently dedicated the newly renovated home...

The patriot.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2005... Biloxi native Mark Jones has served in the mess halls of the United States Army, jumped out of planes with former President George H.W. Bush, and mingled with some of Hollywood's top stars. In the most recent of his varied accomplishments, the...

She's not too old to be young.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2005... Bettie Rutherford Wilson lives in New Albany. That in itself may not seem remarkable. Having a new house might not seem remarkable either, except that Bettie is 114 years old and has been validated as the oldest person in Mississippi, the...

Golfer's paradise.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2005... From casual weekend games to competitive tournaments, Mississippi's golfing greens are sporting favorites for both resident amateurs and touring professionals. Alongside literature and rhythm and blues, tee time is a revered tradition in the...

Farming roots.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2005... If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the stories told by the photographs of Mississippi farm families during the 1950s and '60s could fill a library. Some 17,000 images and 342 scripts are included in Mississippi State University's...

Along the riverbank.(southern scarpbook)
July 1, 2005... Before ferryboats and river towns, mammoths, mastodons, tapirs, and other prehistoric creatures roamed the land now carved by the Mighty Mississippi. Remnants of these Ice Age mammals compose the newest exhibit at the Tunica RiverPark's...

Can't miss.
July 1, 2005... beyond the sea 1 A decidedly upscale take on the classic beach vacation souvenir, these finely detailed ceramic shell containers hold houseplants, candy, or any odds and ends in shore style. Ocean sounds not included. $12-30. Villa Bella,...

"In the beginning ..." The story of Creation comes to life in a massive mural at a church treat Hattiesburg.(CULTURE CENTER)
July 1, 2005... The senses of sight and touch are both engaged as visitors to Oak Grove's Temple Baptist Church first experience the 2,000-square-foot mural representing the Creation story from the Biblical book of Genesis. The elaborate seven-part mural is...

From Mississippi to Marylebone: many of London's old wooden streets began as red gum trees in the Magnolia State.(LOOKING BACK)
July 1, 2005... In 1968, as a young airman, I was stationed at Chicksands Air Force Base near Bedford, England. In April of that year, I visited London for the first time. I was 23 years old. I rode the train about eight miles from Bedford, the county seat...

Fire up the grill: savor summer with sizzling dishes designed for outdoor cooking.(FOOD)
July 1, 2005... On warm summer evenings, the smoky smell of burning charcoal wafts through Mississippi neighborhoods, luring residents to leave their steamy kitchens, come outside, and fire up the grill. Although cooking over an open flame dates to ancient...

The hydrangea blues: keeping these showy shrubs happy requires lots of special care, but the rewards are well worth the effort.(GARDENING)
July 1, 2005... the brilliant blue, pink, and white flowers of hydrangeas evoke memories of Grandma's garden, Aunt Suzy's wedding, and warm summer days. Thousands of brides use hydrangeas every year to achieve their dream weddings. Florists have attached a...

Endless summer: enjoy blooms all year by decorating simple tips for drying, arranging and decorating with hydrangeas.(EASY DOES IT)
July 1, 2005... I have always loved hydrangeas. They have a sense of belonging to Mississippi and the South. The colorful pink and blue mopheads and the soft white lacecaps interspersed with large, finely defined leaves develop lush backdrops for our gardens...

Starlight at the ponds: a Hattiesberg couple welcomes friends to a summer gathering with a tropical twist.
July 1, 2005... From the moment guests arrive at the Hattiesburg home of Drs. Barbara and George Carter, clusters of twinkling stars lining the walkway visually shout, "Come on in... there's a party going on!" The much-anticipated occasion is the Carters'...

Easy living: a Madison County couple celebrates the joys of summertime all year at a home built for laid-back days.
July 1, 2005... Bettye and Jim Pierce insist that this is their final nest, after living in 15 others before building this airy, sunlight-splashed lakeside residence. "We brought all the elements of prior houses we've loved into this one," notes Bettye, "and...

Neshoba County fare: ever since the flight cabins were built more than a century ago, fairgoers have invited visitors to share meals and swap treasured recipes.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... There are few places in the world these days where complete strangers are welcomed into homes to share a meal and a lively conversation, where children can still play freely without their parents worrying, where air-conditioning and television...

Best of Mississippi 2005: readers reveal their favorite places to dine, shop, and have fun around the Magnolia State.
July 1, 2005... Mississippians may be known for their unfailing graciousness and impeccable Southern manners, but they also have strong opinions and aren't afraid to share them. When we asked you to tell us what you love about the state, you responded with...

Now you're cooking: it's time to turn the tables as we present the winners of the first Mississippi Magazine Recipe Contest.
July 1, 2005... For great cooks, inspiration comes from many different sources. After Kim Waters of Meridian first tried a sweet flan appetizer at a party, she knew she wanted to try to re-create the dish at home. Many hours of experimenting in the kitchen led...

Dish it out.
July 1, 2005... My gourmet club spent the night at Monmouth Plantation in Natchez recently. We were served the most delicious five-course dinner. The starter was a Warm Crawfish Tart. Is there any way you can obtain the recipe? Mindy Kitchings ...

Beach reads: two new books explore waters within sight of Mississippi shores.
July 1, 2005... HORN OF PLENTY: SEASONS IN AN ISLAND WILDERNESS By April Newlin; photographs by Donald Bradburn. Hardcover, $28. University Press of Mississippi, 800/737-7788, www.upress.state.ms.us. April Newlin's Horn of Plenty explores how Walter...

Where in Mississippi is ... Ecru? From colorful beginnings came a town now known for its comfortable furniture and country music.(SMALL-TOWN SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2005... A lavish turkey dinner put the town of Ecru on the map--literally. In 1886, the largest settlement in the northern part of Pontotoc County was a place called Cherry Creek, but that year, a decision was made to route the Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio...

July & August.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. JULY 3-4 Carroll County Mississippi John Hurt Gospel and Blues Festival The Mississippi John Hurt Blues Foundation...

Picture this.
July 1, 2005... How well do you know your state? If you can correctly identify the location of this unusual figure, you'll be entered in a drawing to win a great prize from the Mississippi Collection. Instructions for entering are below, left. Good...

For the birds: customers from coast to coast flock to Star for avian architecture created by an innovative family-owned company.(MADE IN MISSISSIPPI)
July 1, 2005... Jerry Glass has an eye for the birds and a knack for design. Transforming the garden birdhouse into an architectural artform, his handmade creations offer feathered friends a nesting alternative. The popularity of Jerry's bird real estate...

The sands of time.(ON BEING SOUTHERN)
July 1, 2005... "You can't go home again," claimed the writer Thomas Wolfe. Yes, I have repeated and relearned that poignant lesson many times in my life. But the seduction of happy memories continues to lure me to revisit the happy places of my childhood to...