Mississippi Magazine articles from November 2008

Mississippi Magazine archives from November 2008

Editor's note.
November 1, 2008... As I pull out Christmas decorations for the holiday season, I can't help but think what fun Christmas will be this year. My daughter will be 21 months old, and this will be her first "real" Christmas. Wading through my vast collection of Radko...

Christmas collectible.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One event I look forward to every December is my friend Kay Kay's annual ornament party. It was once an all Christopher Radko, "dirty-Santa," free-for-all, but as time has passed (and we have matured), it has evolved...

Mailbox.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thank you for publishing such a great magazine! I subscribe to other well-known magazines that I do not read in the same manner that I read Mississippi Magazine. I truly read Mississippi Magazine from cover to cover....

Corrections.(mailbox)(Correction notice)
November 1, 2008... The Devil's Food Cake with Fudge Icing Recipe from Emileigh's Table in the 2008 September/October issue on p. 50 should have been 11/2 teaspoons baking soda and 2 teaspoons baking power. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have...

The most wonderful time of the year.(mississippi matters)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some families' favorite Christmas memories happen on Santa Drive, and, no, that's not on the North Pole. It's right here in Mississippi--off Highway, 48 in Magnolia, to be exact--on Sherry and Terry Pigot's "choose...

The Longview schoolhouse rocks.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The old Longview schoolhouse stands tall on a patch of grass along highway 12, four miles from the Starkville city limits. Six nights of the week, the building appears to be all but abandoned, but stop by on an early...

On a high note.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Love singing but hate auditions? Musical wallflowers--as well as born performers--should look no farther than the Jackson Choral Society, where non-professional and professional musicians and veteran singers join...

Let freedom ring.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2008... Family members with a loved one in Iraq know that sometimes the "heartfelt" connection just isn't enough, especially for young children. Thanks to Freedom Calls Foundation and Mississippi State University's Extension offices, videoconferencing...

Preserving a legacy.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] With the opening of the Pleasant Reed Interpretive Center this fall, the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi celebrated survival and success against the odds--both in the lives of Mr. Reed and other African...

Nimble recovery.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Early in The Nutcracker, young Clara Stahlbaum is dismayed when her brother breaks her toy soldier, but luckily, the harm isn't too severe. Clara's Godfather quickly makes repairs, and the soldier springs to life,...

World class.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This summer, the Mississippi State Fair Commission's Kirk Fordice Equine Center hosted some 1,000 Appaloosas, a breed of colorfully spotted horses, and their owners for a national competition. The 61st National...

Festive function.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dress up the Christmas season with handmade Etta B Pottery. These adorable 9" x 9" square or 9" round plates ($42) add a touch of festive fun to any table setting. Etta B Pottery, www.ettabpottery.com.

Spirit of the season.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Handcrafted by Houston artist Barbara Biel, these pottery crosses and votives finished in gold or silver are the perfect home accessory. Each piece is unique and will complement any decor. ($22.50 to $37.50) Oxford...

Fit to eat.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
November 1, 2008... The name of this original sauce, created in Anguilla 15 years ago, describes it well. Originally sold in mason jars, it is now available in specialty stores everywhere. It is great on everything from meats to veggies to a block of cream cheese,...

Family circle.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
November 1, 2008... Keep your family close at heart this season with this keepsake necklace. Made of sterling silver, the circle pendent can be engraved (with up to 36 letters) to proudly display the names of your family members. ($39) Murphy Drugs & Gifts, 1357...

Fresh cut.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Let the fresh, crisp, just-cut fragrance of a Fraser Fir tree fill your home this holiday season. From the home fragrance products company of Thymes, choose candles, diffusers, or room spray. ($10 to $66). The Early...

Katrina cross.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
November 1, 2008... After Hurricane Katrina ravaged the coast of our state, Sherri Anderson's family found beauty and inspiration from the rubble. They spent hours scouring the neighborhoods of Long Beach gathering bits and pieces to fashion these colorful...

Family tradition: dressing Yazoo ladies for 60 years, the Marylena Shoppe is a timeless treasure.(mississippi matters: noteworthy)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] When I was a girl the very name of the Marylena Shoppe in Yazoo City conjured up the notion of the latest fashions in ladies' apparel--and not just fine dresses, but also eveningwear and accessories. It was here...

Patty's pick.(mississippi matters: noteworthy)
November 1, 2008... SWEET MILK POUND CAKE 3 cups cakeflour, sifted 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 7/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup butter, softened 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/4 cups milk Confectioners' sugar for dusting cake...

Clothes minded.(mississippi matters: made in mississippi)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A grandmother with a gift for quilting led a self-professed Mississippi "country boy" to his calling as a New York fashion designer. Hilton Hollis, born Hilton Smith in Natchez and raised in Carthage, learned to...

New year, new family traditions: an untraditional holiday menu that allows the hostess time with family and friends.(home matters: food)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My, how the days and years roll by. Holiday gatherings have a place all their own in my vast collection of things and places I can remember in detail these days. My family loves this time of year, and many profound...

Let them eat cake! The king of coastal cuisine's "Queen's Cake" is resurrected from Katrina's rubble.(home matters: dish it out)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When your life is wiped away in a matter of hours what do you do? Well, John "Chappy" Chapman can tell you what he did: "You pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and move on." And this is just what Chappy has done....

Present perfect: seven designers across the state share their talents by creating fabulous gift displays beginning with simple, brown paper boxes.(home matters: design lesson)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] susan sutherland only in the delta This Christmas gift may also be used as a table decoration. The package is wrapped in glossy paper with a colorful bow and is accented with cotton, magnolia leaves, and...

Bountiful Bundts: enjoy a slice of fall with these easily prepared, delicious cakes.(home matters: easy does it)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fall is the perfect time to combine delectable ingredients and to enjoy the rich aroma of delicious, quick-and-easy-to-prepare Bundt cakes. They are welcome additions to the Thanksgiving dessert menu and make...

Gardening gifts: holiday happiness for the green thumbs in your life.(home matters: gardens)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 'Tis the season for making a list and checking it twice, and while Santa is still doing a background check to see who has been naughty or nice, you can be shopping for the gardeners on your list. Even though...

Merry Christmas in Merry Meridian: the best of the Christmas season.(Cover story)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Grab a Magic Marker, get your calendar, and mark off December 2-8. If you love good old-fashioned, down-home Christmas celebrations with an artistic flair, there is none better than "Merry Meridian." The city of...

A "big easy" family Christmas: the Twiford family may hail from the Delta, and now reside in Madison County, but around the holidays their love for New Orleans shines!
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The holiday festivities around the Twiford house are definitely big, but they make it look easy. And their guests look forward to their "laissez les bon temps roulez" parties all year long. Be French-Creole...

Christmas to a tea: a holiday gathering for mothers and their daughters rings in the Christmas season with panache.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Last December. a lavish mother-daughter tea at the shingled New-England-style Eastover home of Donna McVey yielded plenty of holiday delicacies and decorations. Some houses seem purposely designed for gala...

A Christmas cornucopia: wintertime doesn't deter this Grenada family--they just move the gaiety indoors for a fabulous holiday with extended family and friends!
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LaDonna Braswell's expansive but cozy Grenada home, which she shares with husband Kevin and their three active sons, tends to become "party central" around the holidays. She's the "traffic coordinator," but admits...

Christmas in the city: from a cabin to a castle, six Jackson-area homes show off their unique holiday style.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] christmas at the primos cabin The only regret Jonelle and Gus Primos have about building their Madison County cabin five years ago is that they didn't do it sooner. Designer Annelle Primos worked with her...

A tradition of his own: the art of Andrew Bucci.(heritage matters: culture center)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For a truly passionate artist, nothing is more important than the process of creating his or her art. To Andrew Bucci, being an artist means staying in a constant state of creation, despite spending decades without...

Literary Christmas list.(heritage matters: home pages)
November 1, 2008... Six fantastic books that will please the most discerning readers on your Christmas list Christmas Stories from the South's Best Writers Edited by Judy H. Tucker and Charlene R. McCord, foreword by Elizabeth Spencer. Hardcover, $15.95....

State treasure.(heritage matters: looking back)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The state's New Capitol in Jackson has a deep foundation--perhaps much deeper than most citizens realize. When construction began on this magnificent structure in 1900, it was initially thought that a depth often...

Mississippi matters of fact.(heritage matters: looking back)
November 1, 2008... november 2 (1909) President William Howard Taft visited Columbus and spoke to a large crowd from a specially built stand at the intersection of Main Street and Market. 10 (1958) Friar's Point native Harold Lloyd (Conway Twitty)...

November events.(heritage matters)(Calendar)
November 1, 2008... Please call the number following each description to verify dotes and times, as events ore subject to change. NOVEMBER 1-2 Meridian 24th Annual Homemaker Arts and Crafts Show and Sale Visit this popular event at the Frank...

December events.(heritage matters)(Calendar)
November 1, 2008... NOVEMBER 12-13 Natchez Christmas at Melrose Join costumed interpreters as they guide you through the interior and exterior of this historic home decked in holiday splendor. Violinist David Troutman will provide holiday music as...

Picture this.(heritage matters)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How well do you know your state? If you can correctly identify this notable Mississippi location, you'll be entered in a drawing to win our exclusive Mississippi T-shirt. Instructions for entering are below,...

The art of shopping.(heritage matters: on being southern)
November 1, 2008... Long before "Shop till you drop!" became the holiday mantra, there was Fontaine Mansell, my grandmother from whom I learned the fine art of shopping first hand. Because her Christmas shopping techniques were superb, I learned from the best, a...