Mississippi Magazine articles from September 2008

Mississippi Magazine archives from September 2008

Editor's note.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In Mississippi the end of summer heralds hunting, football, and fall parties. I personally call this time of year the "season of the South," because our lives move outdoors to relax, to tailgate, and to hunt. Then,...

Palatable pudding.(Recipe)
September 1, 2008... Recently I received a request from reader Angela McPhail for the bread pudding recipe from Porches restaurant in Wesson. This recipe is routinely requested, and considering our delectable feature in this issue on bread puddings, we felt that...

Mailbox.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] My 6-year-old granddaughter Caroline Cayson and I made memories and had great fun with the recipe "Oreo Truffles" (p. 108 in the July/August issue). We served them to family and friends at the Dizzy Dean State...

Stellar anniversary.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When President John E Kennedy challenged the nation to land a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s, a Mississippian had an answer. Senator John C. Stennis, a strong supporter and advocate of the American space...

Back to school help.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just a year after its inception, NewDay Mississippi, Inc. is making a difference through the churches and businesses who partner with them and through the families and individuals who receive their assistance. ...

Feet shufflin' good: in Mississippi high country ... take a serving of bluegrass music.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The banjo twangs. The upright bass thumps. The filler, as savory as sawmill gravy, is mixed by two guitars, a fiddle, and a mandolin. That's when "Goin' Up Cripple Creek" raises the roof. It's Friday night at the...

Down to the delta.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Not many people would consider leaving a lucrative job in a big city to start over in the Mississippi Delta. But for former St. Louis, Missouri, native Roger Stolle, the blues were worth the change. Now a proud...

Finding a voice.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the heart of the capitol city, the nationally-known Magnolia Speech School is bursting at the seams. Since its beginnings in 1956, the school has served over 3,000 children from every county in Mississippi and...

Roaring through history.(mississippi matters: southern scrapbook)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] What started with a lemon turned out to be a large success. When Frank Spain acquired his first antique car in 1974, he ended up investing more in the car than the amount it was worth restored, but it served as the...

Falling leaves.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Inspired by nature, this wonderful collection of tabletop and giftware designs captures all the beauty and detail of nature in metal. Michael Michaud's exquisite use of layering colors of gold, silver, and copper on...

Eclectic entertaining.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As executive chef at the Mississippi Governor's Mansion, Luis Bruno has earned a shining reputation creating dazzling culinary creations for presidents, foreign dignitaries, and international celebrities. Chef Luis'...

Oriental ornamental.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
September 1, 2008... This gorgeous piece of wearable art is a one-of-a-kind creation by Jimmy Reeves of Dragon Court Designs. Reeves made this elongated neckpiece with natural peach coral and ivory beads and a carved ivory clasp imported from China. $275. To...

Hot chocolate.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
September 1, 2008... Sweet treats for the fall football season are a special surprise at any tailgate. Milk chocolate footballs ($13.50) and double decker buses ($15) will tempt anyone's tastebuds. Each confection is wrapped in cellophane and presented with a bow....

Ahoy, mateys!(mississippi matters: can't miss)
September 1, 2008... Captain Rodney's boucan glaze has taken Mississippi by storm. You have probably heard of Captain's cheese bake (see 2008 Field Guide for the recipe) that utilizes this peppery, sweet glaze. The syrupy glaze was developed centuries ago by...

Pumpkin patch.(mississippi matters: can't miss)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These delicate hand-blown pumpkins, created by artist Jack Pine, are a wonderful addition to any fall tablescape or mantel decoration. Each unique piece is made by hand, signed and dated, and will be treasured for...

Simply TeaVine: warm the heart, heal the soul and calm the mind.(mississippi matters: noteworthy)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] For Mississippians, few things are as invigorating as sweet iced tea on a sweltering hot summer day, or as soothing as a cup of hot tea on a cool fall morning. Which is why tea enthusiasts of all ages are excited to...

Patty's pick.(mississippi matters: noteworthy)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you like pecan pie and the creamy taste of caramel, you will love this version of the traditional Southern recipe. Carolyn Hodges, a dear friend of mine from Brandon, shared this delicious recipe with me. She...

Hey, Bo Diddley: a look at the man with homestyle rhythm and blues.(mississippi matters: made in mississippi)
September 1, 2008... At a music festival two years ago, I was given one of the best gifts a performer can give a fan--an interview. The interview was called on short notice. I had only five minutes to prepare, of which I spent one calming my nerves and four...

An untouched treasure: Carrolton's residents are preserving the past one building and one memory at a time.(mississippi matters: small-town spotlight)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The town the railroad bypassed in 1889 is almost untouched by the twentieth century, thanks to the commitment of the citizens of Carrollton to revive and restore their historic town. Their appreciation of its past...

Proof is in the pudding: a Southern tradition, bread puddings prove that day-old bread deserves a second chance.(home matters: food)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bread pudding always gives me reason to remember good things. It's one of those desserts that immediately starts you thinking good thoughts and purring "Mmmm" when you place a bite on your tongue. My thoughts head to...

Dish it out.(home matters: dish it out)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dear Mississippi Magazine, On a recent trip to Oxford I had a piece of chocolate cake at Emileigh's Table in Taylor. I am dying for another piece. I live in Louisiana and won't get back to Oxford or Taylor for a...

Coattails.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Graceful elegance. Stylish beauty. Designers you love. CoatTails is the couture boutique that brings the latest designer collections to you. We celebrate style, and we delight in the details. Only the best labels...

b.t. threads.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new boutique in Hattiesburg, offers the latest fashion "must-haves." With a unique, contemporary environment and a large array of beautiful women's and tween's apparel, b.t. threads offers a one-of-a-kind shopping...

Cicada.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cicada is a lifestyle boutique that offers clothing, home decor, and gift giving. Presenting a unique atmosphere with an extensive array of exclusive brands, Cicada is a rarity in the mid-South. Always offering the...

Reed's.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2008... Mississippi's first "Store of the Year", Reed's is a North Mississippi legend. For 103 years Reed's has combined first class fashions with service to women, men, and children not only in Tupelo, Columbus and Starkville but around the U.S.A....

Steven McB's.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2008... Steven McB's, located in Newpointe Shopping Center, is not only unique to Hattiesburg, but unique to the total shopping experience. At Steven McB's you can be confident in receiving the service you would expect from a fine women's contemporary...

Giggles.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2008... This unique children's boutique has everything to make your child the best dressed in town. Giggles has traditional and trendy fashions in sizes NB to 16 for girls. Now available for boys are sizes NB through 12. Giggles also has specialty...

Treehouse Boutique.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Treehouse Boutique, located in the well-loved Fondren District, is known for its customer service as well as its merchandise selection. Upscale women's clothing, accessories and jewelry from high end designers...

Eve Marie's Boutique.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eve Marie's Boutique is full of the trendiest accessories and latest fashions to make you stand out in a crowd. Eve Marie's carries the most sought after lines such as Karlie, Joy Joy, Voom, Va Va, and Frenzii. Also...

MiGi's.(Fashion SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the hottest boutiques around. MiGi's has expaned into 3 locations to better serve you. If it's denim you are looking for, MiGi's has it. True Religion, Seven, Paige & Joe's are just a few lines MiGi's carries....

Set in style: inticing fall table setting for every taste and style.(home matters: design lesson)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Antique cutwork linen napkin, Antique engraved sterling silver napkin ring [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Seascape Bluefish napkin by Karen Ballard, Sea Assortment napkin ring by Table Art [ILLUSTRATION...

Caramel apples all dressed up: caramel apples aren't just for kids.(home matters: easy does it)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] I can honestly say that I can't think of a single person who doesn't love caramel apples, and most will even tolerate a sticky nose and cheeks to fully enjoy one. They are the treat of choice for children of all...

Garden urns: traditional garden planters serve as backdrops for a beautiful garden.(home matters: gardens)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If John Keats had been a gardener, he might have overlooked the Grecian urn and waxed poetic about the garden urn. Serving as a repository for ferns and colorful flowers since the ancient days of Greece, this...

Native son: for Baldwyn's Jim Davis, values endure through community investment.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When James M. "Jim" Davis walks the streets of the city he calls home, the quiet sidewalks bustle with business. Empty storefronts become gift shops and corner groceries, and the ghost of the old train depot stands...

By God's grace: standing firm, but not standing still: reformed theological seminary.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The founding of Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is the story of faithful men depending on God to accomplish what seemed impossible from a human perspective. Throughout all the stages of establishing the Seminary,...

A countryside idyll: in rural Baldwyn, this peaceful estate is the culmination of a family's dream of an English country life ... with a Southern accent.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Build a house around her," advised one of Don Presley's University Medical Center professors, after meeting his wife Nancy for the first time. So, nearly twenty years later, that's exactly what this north...

A spooktacular party: scare up some fun with a boo-nanza of Halloween party ideas.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] There's something magical about Halloween, when make-believe takes center stage and pint-size ghosts, ghouls, and goblins haunt their environs with playful tricks and treats. What better way to capture the spirit of...

A king's tale.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A distinct crescent-shaped area can be seen on maps of Mississippi, bounded by the Mississippi River to the west and rolling hills to the east. Created by regular flooding over thousands of years, it contains some of...

Expanded and elegant: times the size of the cramped kitchen it replaced, this culinary paradise can now handle any sized crowd.(Cover story)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It was a dollhouse kitchen," recalls interior designer Matt Nicholas ruefully, of his client's former cooking space, before a grand-scale renovation tripled its size. "Tiny!" Lynn Nejam, who reigns as head chef in...

Bigger, better, brighter: a weekend lake-house kitchen took on new life when the family decided to take up residence full-time.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This cooking haven started out as a practical, functional, but rather small area when it was designed as part of a Yazoo City family's lakeside weekend hideaway in north Madison County. As the family began to spend...

The outsiders: four Mississippi women paint in true European style.(heritage matters: culture center)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The phrase en plein air usually invokes images of peaceful landscapes and quaint French towns. An almost idyllic attitude surrounds the phrase, and the resulting paintings are indeed beautiful. "A lot of people...

Friendly tete-a-tete: Tchula's Martha Foose cooks up a book that combines entertaining Delta tales with traditional Southern dishes molded with an international twist.(heritage matters: home pages)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Martha Foose and I go way back to days when I was newly arrived in the Delta and she was leaving--only to come back funnier and "Frenchier" than ever. We have been involved in many Delta functions and parties in...

Delta Deep Down.
September 1, 2008... Delta Deep Down Photographs by Jane Rule Burdine, introduction by Steve Yarbrough, edited by Wendy McDarris. Cloth, $40.00. University Press of Mississippi, www.upress.state.ms.us. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jane Rule Burdine's powerful...

A Decade of Beach Walks.
September 1, 2008... A Decade of Beach Walks By George Thatcher Hardcover, $12.00. Quail Ridge Press, www.quailridge.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This delightful book is filled with seaside discoveries and nature-inspired epiphanies from over ten years of...

Growing Up in Mississippi.
September 1, 2008... Growing Up in Mississippi Edited by Judy H. Tucker and Charlene R. McCord. Hardcover, $25.00. University Press of Mississippi, www.upress.state.ms.us. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Editors Tucker and McCord, of the Southern Christmas series,...

... It is the golden years of childhood to which I retreat for inspiration and a connection to place that is visceral.(heritage matters: home pages)
September 1, 2008... "... it is the golden years of childhood to which I retreat for inspiration and a connection to place that is visceral. I can still taste the red dirt of a rural road. In the shade of Miss Hattie and Miss Mattie's old oak tree, the temperature...

The first concrete road in the south.(heritage matters: looking back)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lee County is officially credited with constructing the first concrete road in the South. Soon after the turn of the 20th century, the American love affair with the automobile began. According to figures published by...

Mississippi matters of fact.(heritage matters: looking back)
September 1, 2008... september 3 (1928) Crystal Springs School, an all-brick, three story, 325-feet long building with 88 rooms serving 1,500 students, opened as the largest consolidated school in America. 6 (1958) Mary Ann Mobley of Brandon was crowned...

September events.(heritage matters: calendar)(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... SEPTEMBER 3-7 Greenville 2008 Delta Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival Bring your family and friends to this county fair-style event featuring food, entertainment, arts and crafts, Shenandoah in concert (the 6th only), and, of...

Picture this.(heritage matters: picture this)
September 1, 2008... How well do you know your state? If you can correctly identify this historic sight , you'll be entered in a drawing to win our exclusive Mississippi T-shirt Instructions for entering are below, left Good luck! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Biscuit.(heritage matters: on being southern)
September 1, 2008... Biscuits. Something about them transports me to another time and place. I grew up in a family that ate cereal and sugary treats for breakfast, while these days I usually grab a granola bar on my way out the door. But some of my favorite...

Gone fishing.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Never "fish" for a bottle opener again. This hand-carved wooden bottle opener is one you would never hide in a drawer. $18.00. Jodie Badon, Trace Station, 500 Highway 51, Suite V, Ridgeland, 601.853.0269;...

Chillin' and grillin'.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2008... Tailgate grilling is made easy with this mini-grill produced by the Mississippi Prison Industries. This grill is the perfect size to tote to any outdoor event. It is constructed of steel and will withstand the toughest conditions. $42.00....

Unbreakable style.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fun and funky melamine trays will score major points at any tailgate. These colorful, stylish, and tailgate-friendly serving pieces can be personalized with your name or favorite saying. Win, lose, or draw--these...

Full-blooded UTV.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2008... New to the market this hunting season is the Swamp Fox 48v electric 4x4. This amazingly quiet and durable utility-terrain vehicle provides ample options, accessories, and the ability to carry a 1200-pound payload. Built in the USA, this UTV can...

Animal portraits.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He is by your side through the cool, fall days in the field and trots through freezing waters to retrieve your fowl. An original, commissioned Godbold painting of man's best friend can preserve his loyalty with honor...

Cowboy luxe.(Can't MISS)
September 1, 2008... Each pair of these benchmade, hand-lasted boots by J.B. Hill is custom tailored to the purchaser's precise measurements, choice of skins, stitch pattern, heel style, and many other features. This is truly a gentleman's choice in luxury footwear...

Humble beginnings: the birth of a football legend.(HOME PAGES)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 10 TO 4 BY MARK MCHALE WITH BRETT FAVRE AND TIM STEPHENS. PAPERBACK, 815.95. INDIGO PUBLISHING GROUP, WWW.INDIGOPUBLISHING.COM. Everybody knows about Brett Favre's illustrious career as the...

Turkey Roost Tales.(HOME PAGES)
September 1, 2008... TURKEY ROOST TALES BY BOBBY DALE. HARDBACK, $23.00. DG BOOKS.WWW.DGB00KSALES.COM, 662.840.4648. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tupelo native and Emergency Medicine physician Bobby Dale spins more turkey tales in this follow up to his...

Maroon and White: Mississippi State University, 1878-2003.(HOME PAGES)
September 1, 2008... MAROON AND WHITE: MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, 1878-2003 BY MICHAEL B. BALLARD. HARDBACK, $35.00. UNIVERSITY PRESS OF MISSISSIPPI, WWW.UPRESS.STATE.MS.US. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Mississippi State University (formerly...

Anglers Guide to Fishes of The Gulf of Mexico.(HOME PAGES)
September 1, 2008... ANGLERS GUIDE TO FISHES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO BY JERALD HORST AND MIKE LANE, ILLUSTRATED BY DUANE RAVER. HARDBACK, $35.00. PELICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, WWW.PELICANPUB.COM. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Gulf of Mexico is...

Go Team! Mascots of The SEC.(HOME PAGES)
September 1, 2008... GO TEAM! MASCOTS OF THE SEC BY DELIA CORRIGAN AND ELIZABETH TIGHE. PAPERBACK, $10.99. GO TEAM LLC, WWW.GOTEAMBOOKS.COM. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This new children's book will appeal to SEC fans of all ages. Intriguing facts and...

Grabbing grub: before (or after) the game: college towns offer sensational game day dishes in all price ranges.(Restaurant review)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tailgating has its rightful place in Southern football legend and lore, but game day dining doesn't have to be all about flipping hot dogs on a portable grill. Mississippi's college towns have no shortage of uniquely...

Out of Africa but still in the grove: a group of fraternity brothers elevates the bar on tailgating at Ole Miss.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is the Grove, after all. That shaded expanse in the center of the University of Mississippi campus where lovers of all things Ole Miss gather on game days to share food and fellowship in the hours leading up...

Tennis, anyone?
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] River Hills Club was born of one man's passion for the game of tennis and his desire for others to embrace the game with that same passion. W.E. "Slew" Hester a Mississippi oilman founded the club in the mid 1960s,...

On the mark: Wheelin' Sportsmen youth hunt program is a shot of confidence for disabled kids.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kainen Gilley has known the woods all his life--the soft crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, the still anticipation of a deer's approach as he sat by his father's side. What he hadn't known, though, before...

The gentleman's gun dog.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tucked in the hills of north Mississippi is a hidden destination--a place of pilgrimage for those who long to spend daybreak in the duck blind and fall afternoons in the field. With a name that carries...

Ever the gentleman.(ON BEING SOUTHERN)
September 1, 2008... In July 2005, during a break between economic development meetings, my wife Kathy and I drove west on Highway 90 into Biloxi. I turned north onto Rodenburg Drive, then right onto Irish Hill Drive just south of the railroad tracks. Kathy asked,...