20 Years of Mississippi.Whether it's a lush landscape or a beautiful bride, each of the past 120 covers of Mississippi Magazine reflects a unique part of our state's rich patchwork of culture and personality. This special 20th Anniversary section is devoted to the best the Magnolia State has to offer-from our favorite recipes to your favorite people and places. Enjoy! A Few Your Favorite Things The Results of our 20th Anniversary Survey of Readers' Favorites Cornstalks, cotton blossoms, and crape myrtles aren't the only things sprouting up from Mississippi's fertile landscape. Quite a few Hollywood celebrities, popular authors, prestigious artists, and legendary musicians call the Magnolia State home, and the list keeps growing. As if that wasn't enough to brag about, Mississippi boasts some of the most beautiful cities, beaches, gardens, and mansions in the country. When we asked our readers to tell us about their favorite Mississippi people and places, the response was overwhelming, and the answers sometimes surprising. In some categories, the winners were apparent right away. For instance, the Natchez Trace Natchez Trace, road, from Natchez, Miss., to Nashville, Tenn., of great commercial and military importance from the 1780s to the 1830s. It grew from a series of Native American trails used in the 18th cent. by the French, English, and Spanish. was more than 60 votes ahead of its nearest competitor for Favorite Scenic Drive. In other areas, the battle was much closer; Ocean Springs got the nod as Favorite Small Town by just one vote over Oxford and two above Bay St. Louis. It's clear from our survey that when it comes to their home state, Mississippians have strong opinions--and a whole lot of pr ide. Favorite City: Oxford Whether you prefer shopping and dining on the Square, exploring a taste of literary history at William Faulkner's home, Rowan Oak, or attending a game at the University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1848, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford and three branch campuses located in Booneville, Tupelo, and Southaven. , there's no denying that Mississippians love Oxford. So what if the town only counts 13,000 permanent residents? There's a cultural richness here more common in big cities, and visitors can't get enough of it. For more details, contact the Tourism Council at 800/758-9177. Small Town: Ocean Springs [1] With a population of 18,500, your favorite small town is actually larger than your favorite city! In any case, no one can argue with the relaxed charm of this bayside artist's haven. The works of painter Walter and potter Peter Anderson Peter Anderson may refer to:
Historic Site: Vicksburg National Military Park Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, waged from May 18 to July 4, 1863. The park, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Delta, Louisiana, also commemorates the greater Vicksburg Campaign, which preceded the battle. [2] With its awe-inspiring sense of American history, it's no wonder you overwhelmingly chose this park. Established in 1899, the park commemorates one of the Civil War's most decisive battles Decisive Battles was a television show on the History Channel that depicted historic battles. It ran for thirteen episodes in mid-2004. The show used the game engine from to present 3-D versions of the battles. . The surrender of Vicksburg on July 4,1863, helped give the North control of the Mississippi River Mississippi River River, central U.S. It rises at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and flows south, meeting its major tributaries, the Missouri and the Ohio rivers, about halfway along its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. . Today, the battlefield features trenches, a gunboat gunboat, small warship for use on rivers and along coasts in places inaccessible to vessels of larger displacement. In the U.S. Civil War both sides used as gunboats, on the Mississippi and other rivers, any boat that had an engine and had room to mount a gun. , and an antebellum home. Here also is the 116-acre Vicksburg National Cemetery, with graves of some 17,000 Union soldiers--more than any other national cemetery. Contact the Visitor Center at 601/636-0583. Antebellum Mansion: Longwood, Natchez The still-unfinished villa intended for Dr. Hailer hail·er n. 1. One that greets, acclaims, or catches someone's attention. 2. A bullhorn. Nutt attracts perhaps more visitors in its current state than it would have if construction had not been halted during the Civil War. As it stands, the house's legend continues to grow. The octagonal oc·tag·o·nal adj. Having eight sides and eight angles. oc·tag  o·nal·ly adv.Adj. 1. mansion would have boasted 32 rooms in six stories; only nine rooms on the ground floor were completed. Call 601/442-5193 for visitor information. Garden/Park: Mynelle Gardens, Jackson [3] The exquisite private garden of Mynelle Westbrook Haywood, now owned by the city of Jackson, offers an oasis from the city's hustle and bustle. Visitors are encouraged to explore the seven-acre wonderland and all its winding paths, picturesque bridges, and tranquil pools, and picnicking on the grounds is encouraged. Open daily except for some holidays; call 601/960-1894 for more information. Museum: Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History, Jackson After serving as state capitol from 1839 to 1903 and as a government office building until 1959, this architectural gem took on its current status as one of the state's most beloved historical hubs. Exhibits take visitors on a journey from the days when Native American settlements abounded, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, to the Civil Rights movement of the twentieth century. Open daily; call 601/359-6920 for details. Celebrity: Morgan Freeman [4] Truth be told, Freeman was actually born in Memphis, but his childhood years in the Magnolia State and his return here as an adult-both to live and to open a thriving restaurant and blues club in Clarksdale-have made him a real Mississippian in every sense of the word. He also created the Rock River Foundation, a grant-matching organization aimed at helping schoolchildren schoolchildren school npl → écoliers mpl; (at secondary school) → collégiens mpl; lycéens mpl schoolchildren school all over the state. In a 2001 interview, Freeman told Mississippi Magazine, "When we're away from Mississippi for an extended period of time, we enjoy coming home...This is really a lovely place." Artist: Wyatt Waters [5] Waters' ability to make ordinary places and things look beautiful has won him a wide following among Mississippians and collectors throughout the art world. "I paint places where there is not a chance they are going to get on the historical register," Waters told Mississippi Magazine in 1999. "I'm the non-historical register." For more on Waters' work, visit his website at www.wyattwaters.com. Author: John Grisham “Grisham” redirects here. For other uses, see Grisham (disambiguation). John Ray Grisham (born February 8, 1955) is a former politician, retired attorney, American novelist and author best known for his works of modern legal drama. When Mississippi Magazine first caught up with Grisham in 1991, The Firm was a national sensation, but the author was taking his newfound fame in stride Adv. 1. in stride - without losing equilibrium; "she took all his criticism in stride" in good spirits . "It's nice to be noticed and interviewed, but a year from now, it will probably all go away," he said. Eleven years later, Grisham's popularity has only increased with each legal bestseller. His latest book, The Summons, was released in February and spent several weeks on the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times Best-Seller List. Musician: B.B. King Riley B. King was born in 1925 on a cotton plantation in Itta Bena, and he got his musical start playing for change on the street corners of nearby Indianola. In 1947, he hitchhiked to Memphis with his guitar and a dream, and the blues world was forever changed Forever Changed was a Christian Rock band from Tallahassee and Orlando, FL. They came together in 1999 and broke up in 2006. Dan Cole was the lead singer, a guitarist, and a pianist. Ben O'Rear was the lead guitarist, Tom Gustafson played bass, and Nathan Lee played the drums. . While still touring and performing, King has now expanded his empire to include popular blues clubs in Memphis, Hollywood, and New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . Gourmet Restaurant: Nick's, Jackson With menu items like Basil Grilled Salmon with a fig balsamic balsamic (bäl·sämˑ·ik), n a substance that can soften and reduce mucus. syrup and White Chocolate white chocolate n. Cocoa butter combined with milk and a sweetener, often flavored with vanilla. Noun 1. white chocolate Bread Pudding Bread pudding is a dessert popular in British cuisine and that of the Southern U.S., as well as Belgian and French cuisine. The French refer to it by the English name "pudding" without the word "bread" and the Belgians call it Bodding. , Nick's has been a prime destination for celebrations and special dinners since 1983. The restaurant's reputation is spreading nationwide; chef Nick Apostle has been featured on the Discovery Channel series Great Chefs. Located at 1501 Lakeland Drive in Jackson; phone 601/981-8017. Downhome Restaurant: The Beacon, Oxford; Hamil's Barbeque, Madison (tie) Legendary lemon icebox pie, warm homemade rolls, and affordable prices make the Beacon a perennial favorite with students and locals. Hamil's offers an incredible lunch buffet, complete with country cooking and delectable desserts, and indoor or porch seating. The Beacon, 1200 N. Lamar Blvd. in Oxford; 662/234-5041. Hamil's, 751 Hwy. 51 in Madison; 601/856-4407. Cafe or Coffee House: Cups, Jackson [6] Cups, "An Espresso Cafe," provides a quick jolt of caffeine to shoppers and others around Jackson. Four freshly brewed coffees are offered daily, along with an assortment of other beverages, including espresso con pana (with whipped cream), Chai tea, and classic Italian cream soda. Several locations in the Jackson area; some with daily lunch service. Shopping Destination: Jackson From malls (although Northpark is technically in Ridgeland) to antique shops to upscale shopping centers like Highland Village, there's no shortage of places to lighten your wallet here. East County Line Road is a one-stop shopper's dream, where many national chains are represented: for a change of pace, try the eclectic shops in Fondren. Book Shop: Square Books, Oxford [7] One of the last great independent bookstores, Square Books opened in 1979 with an emphasis on books abut To reach; to touch. To touch at the end; be contiguous; join at a border or boundary; terminate on; end at; border on; reach or touch with an end. The term abutting implies a closer proximity than the term adjacent. Mississippi and the South. Big-name writers have visited the store for book signings and readings, but it's the old-fashioned charm that keeps locals, visitors, and students coming back. The store has moved into the tech age; now book-lovers can shop online at squarebooks.booksense.com. Located at 160 Courthouse Square Courthouse Square is a backlot located at Universal Studios. The set is composed of several facades that form an archetypal American town square with a courthouse as its centerpiece. in Oxford; 800/648-4001. Bed and Breakfast: Millsaps Buie House, Jackson [8] This gracious Queen Anne Queen Anne n. The style in English architecture and furniture typical of the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). Queen Anne Adjective 1. mansion, built in the late 1800s as the home of the former Civil War officer who founded Miisaps College, offers the amenities of a luxury-class hotel in a romantic setting. Breakfast is no afterthought; the spread includes mouth-watering mouth·wa·ter·ing or mouth-wa·ter·ing adj. Appealing to the sense of taste; appetizing: the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie. Adj. 1. offerings like cheese grits grits coarsely ground hominy served in traditional Southern breakfast. [Am. Culture: Misc.] See : Southern States casserole, buttery biscuits, and homemade banana bread. With only eleven guestrooms available, guests are advised to book early. 628 North State St.; phone 800/784-0221. Scenic Drive: Natchez Trace The overwhelming winner in this category, the Trace is more than a road--it's a destination in itself. In Mississippi, it runs from the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, system of navigation channels, 234 mi (377 km) long, Ala. and Miss., connecting the Tennessee River with the Tombigbee River and, via the Mobile River, with the Gulf of Mexico. Constructed by the U.S. down to Natchez. For a look at some of the memorable sights along the trace, see our photo feature on page 26. Day Trip: Vicksburg From the Vicksburg National Military Park to modern marvels Modern Marvels is a documentary television series on The History Channel that answers the question of how many things in the modern world are possible, and where they came from. like the Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg offers a wealth of attractions. Stops at legendary restaurants and antebellum homes round out a day spent at this riverside gem of a city. Contact the Vicksburg CVB CVB Convention and Visitors Bureau CVB College Van Bestuur (Dutch: Managing Council) CVB Camper Van Beethoven (band) CVB Common Vision Blox CVB Center for Veterinary Biologics at 800/221-3536 for more information. Weekend Trip: Gulf Coast The self-proclaimed "Playground of the South" offers 26 miles of beaches, great shopping, more than 200 restaurants, 22 golf courses, and a host of other ways to spend a relaxing weekend. For a slightly different coast experience, visit the museums of potter George Ohr and painter Walter Anderson Walter Anderson may refer to: Art
Romantic Getaway: Natchez Picture-perfect bed and breakfasts abound in this historic city, each guaranteed to bring a touch of romance to even the most cynical traveler. The many public and private gardens might make the perfect spot for a wedding proposal. Perhaps the ultimate romantic activity is actually getting married here; a bevy bevy a flock of birds. of plantation homes are available to help create the wedding of any Southern girl's dreams. Call the city's CVB at 800/647-6724 for more information. 20 Things Every Mississippian Should Do At Least Once 1. Visit Stennis Space Center during a rocket testing 2. Walk the Indian trails off the Natchez Trace 3. Stand in the rotunda rotunda In Classical and Neoclassical architecture, a building or room that is circular in plan and covered with a dome. The Pantheon is a Classical Roman rotunda. The Villa Rotonda at Vicenza, designed by Andrea Palladio, is an Italian Renaissance example. of the State Capitol on a sunny day and look up 4. Spend a weekend in a cabin at a state park 5. Sit under the Friendship Tree at USM's Gulf Park campus 6. Float down a river on an inner tube 7. Ride a riverboat riv·er·boat n. A boat suitable for use on a river. from Memphis to Natchez 8. Attend a country church service and have "dinner on the grounds" 9. Sleep in a haunted antebellum mansion 10. Buy a work of art from an undiscovered Mississippi artist 11. Take the ferry to Ship Island for a picnic 12. Learn to fry chicken and make sweet tea 13. Walk through the Grove at Ole Miss on game day. 14. Attend a christening christening: see baptism. of a ship and watch it sail from Ingalls Shipbuilding Ingalls Shipbuilding is a shipyard located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, originally established in 1938, and is now part of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. It is a leading producer of ships for the US Navy, and at 10,900 employees, the largest private employer in Mississippi. in Pascagoula 15. Drive around a small town's square 16. Watch the shrimp boats unload in Biloxi 17. See the golden hand pointing to heaven atop historic First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church is a generic church name, and can refer to hundreds of churches within the English speaking world. If you followed a link here, please consider making it more specific by including the city or town in which the church resides. in Port Gibson 18. Watch a Mississippi State baseball game Noun 1. baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League from the Left Field Lounge The Left Field Lounge is the area beyond the outfield fence in Dudy Noble Field, Polk-DeMent Stadium at Mississippi State University. It is truly unique in college baseball,[1] and has enabled the grounds to be named the "#1 place to watch college baseball" and among the 19. Spend an afternoon reading to patients at Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children in Jackson 20. Take a sunset stroll on a Mississippi beach and get your feet wet Compiled from reader and staff suggestions Tootsie toot·sie n. Slang 1. Toots. 2. A girl or young woman. 3. or toot·sy A person's foot. [Origin unknown. , Toto, and Thriller: A Look Back at 1982 As Mississippi Magazine rolled off the press for the first time, its readers were busy watching 60 Minutes and working out with Jane Fonda Noun 1. Jane Fonda - United States film actress and daughter of Henry Fonda (born in 1937) Fonda . Here's a sampling of what Mississippians were reading about, listening to, and doing twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. ago. National Newsmakers * Princess Diana Noun 1. Princess Diana - English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997) Diana, Lady Diana Frances Spencer, Princess of Wales gives birth to her first son, William * Tylenol poisoning outbreak makes headlines * First permanent artificial heart is implanted in a human * Cats, starring Betty Buckley, opens on Broadway * Grammy awards Grammy Awards Annual awards given by the Recording Academy (officially the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). The first Grammies (the name is a dimunitive of “gramophone”) were given in 1958. go to Toto, Lionel Richie, and Melissa Manchester Melissa Manchester (born on February 15, 1951 at New York, New York) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Biography Manchester was born in the Bronx area of New York city to a musical family of Jewish descent. * Michael Jackson Noun 1. Michael Jackson - United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) Michael Joe Jackson, Jackson releases Thriller album * Martina Navratilova and Jimmy Connors win at Wimbledon Closer to Home * Mississippi Governor: William Forrest Winter * Jackson Mets player Darryl Strawberry is named Texas League MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. * Lenore Loving Prather becomes the first woman on the state Supreme Court * The Hederman family sells The Clarion Ledger and the Jackson Daily News to Gannett News Service * First-class stamps cost 20 cents * Top Movies: E.T: The Extra Terrestrial, Tootsie, Gandhi * Most watched prime-time television shows: 60 Minutes, Dallas, Three's Company * Best-selling books include E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial Storybook sto·ry·book n. A book containing a collection of stories, usually for children. adj. Occurring in or resembling the style or content of a storybook: storybook characters; a storybook romance. , The Simple Solution to Rubik's Cube, and Jane Fonda's Workout Book * Mississippi Magazine ran articles on a steamboat steamboat: see steamship. steamboat or steamship Watercraft propelled by steam; more narrowly, a shallow-draft paddle-wheel steamboat widely used on rivers in the 19th century, particularly the Mississippi River and its tributaries. cruise down the Mississippi River, Jackson's second International Ballet Competition, pool planning, and tailgate A conversion layer that lets IDE devices connect to the IEEE 1394 Firewire interface. picnics Sources: Information Please Almanac almanac, originally, a calendar with notations of astronomical and other data. Almanacs have been known in simple form almost since the invention of writing, for they served to record religious feasts, seasonal changes, and the like. , The World Almanac, Mississippi Almanac 20 Favorite Recipes From 20 Years of Mississippi Magazine What's for supper? We've searched the archives and pored through back issues to pull together a short list of appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts sure to please the family or impress guests. After being published in our pages, all of these recipes went on to become hits with readers and staff members alike. Many are traditional Southern fare; others, unique culinary concoctions. All are, in our opinions, perfect parts of a great Mississippi meal. 1. ALMOND CHICKEN VERONIQUE 6 boneless skinless chicken breast, about 4 ounces each Flour seasoned with salt and pepper (for dredging chicken) 2 large eggs, beaten lightly 2 cups sliced almonds 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 leeks, white part only, thinly sliced 3/4 cup dry white wine 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon dried whole leaf thyme (or more to taste) 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved lengthwise Salt and pepper to taste 6 small bunches of grapes for garnish 6 grape leaves for garnish Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off any excess; dip in egg, and coat with almonds. In a large heavy skillet, heat oil over moderate heat until hot. Add chicken, turning once, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden. Transfer to an oven-proof platter, letting the excess oil drip off. Keep chicken warm in a preheated 200-degree oven. Pour off oil in the skillet, add leeks, and cook over moderate heat, stirring until they begin to wilt. Add wine and reduce by half. Stir in cream, thyme, grapes, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook sauce, stirring, until thickened thick·en tr. & intr.v. thick·ened, thick·en·ing, thick·ens 1. To make or become thick or thicker: Thicken the sauce with cornstarch. The crowd thickened near the doorway. 2. . To plate, spoon sauce around the chicken breast. Garnish with a small bunch of grapes and a grape leaf. Serves 6. Fran Ginn Columbia 2. SAUTEED VEGETABLES WITH BASIL BUTTER 1/2 pound fresh asparagus 1/2 pound yellow squash 1/2 pound fresh sugar snap peas 6 tablespoons Basil Butter Cut asparagus tips to approximately the length of the sugar snaps. Cut squash into strips the same size. Blanch blanch to become pale. sugar snaps and asparagus for 3-4 minutes or until just crisp-tender. In a large skillet, melt Basil Butter. Saute squash for 5-6 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Add blanched blanch also blench v. blanched also blenched, blanch·ing also blench·ing, blanch·es also blench·es v.tr. 1. To take the color from; bleach. 2. sugar snaps and asparagus. Season to taste with salt and pepper
BASIL BUTTER (from the Fearrington House in North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. ) 1 stick buffer, softened 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced Combine seasonings with softened butter, shape into a log, and chill until firm. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Can be frozen. Fran Ginn Columbia 3. SHRIMP ARNAUD 1/2 cup tarragon vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons horseradish mustard 2 tablespoons catsup 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup salad oil 1/2 cup green onions with tops, finely chopped 1/2 cup celery, finely minced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 2 pounds cooked, shelled shrimp Mix vinegar, salt, mustard, catsup, pepper, paprika paprika: see pepper. and garlic. Add oil, beating with wire whisk after each addition. Add onions, celery and parsley. Pour over shrimp and refrigerate re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. overnight. Serve on toast rounds or melba toast with one shrimp on each piece. Charlotte Charles Jackson 4. EUDORA WELTY'S CELEBRATION TORTE Easily made but takes time. It must be prepared a day ahead for proper aging. 6 egg whites 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vinegar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, divided 2 cups superfine sugar 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen raspberries 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted 2 teaspoons grenadine 1/4 cup fresh blueberries Bring egg whites to room temperature. Combine egg whites, baking powder, salt, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in large mixing bowl; beat until foamy foam·y adj. foam·i·er, foam·i·est 1. Of, consisting of, or resembling foam. 2. Covered with foam. foam . Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Do not underbeat this mixture. Spoon meringue into 2 equal portions on unglazed brown paper. (Do not use recycled paper.) Using hack of spoon, shape meringue into circles about 8 inches in diameter. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour. Cool away from drafts. Thaw and drain raspberries, reserving 2 teaspoons liquid. Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Add reserved raspberry liquid and grenadine grenadine: see pomegranate. ; beat just until combined. Fold in raspberries. Spread raspberry cream between layers and on top and sides of torte. Garnish with blueberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Makes one 8-inch torte. Winifred Green Cheney Cooking for Company Oxmoor House, Inc. Birmingham, Alabama 5. CLASSIC CHARLESTON BREAKFAST SHRIMP AND CREAMY GRITS 1 cup (1/2 pound) peeled shrimp 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) fresh lemon juice Salt and cayenne pepper to taste 3 tablespoons bacon grease 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) About 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 to 1 cup hot water or stock (shrimp, chicken, or vegetable) In a bowl, sprinkle the shrimp with lemon juice, salt, and cayenne, and set aside. Heat the bacon grease in a skillet and saute the onion and pepper over medium heat until the onion begins to become transparent, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over vegetables and stir constantly for about 2 minutes, until the flour begins to brown. Add the shrimp and about 3/4 cup water or stock, stirring constantly and turning shrimp so that they cook evenly. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and the gravy is uniformly smooth, thinning with a little extra water or stock if necessary. Serve immediately over the grits. Serves 2. CREAMY GRITS: 2 tablespoons salted butter or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups water 1/2 cup stone-ground or waterground whole-grain grits 1 to 2 cups milk, cream, half and half, water, or stock Drop butter into water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in grits, return to a boil, and reduce heat, allowing grits to cook at a low boil for 10 minutes or so, until they are very thick and have absorbed most of the water, stirring occasionally to prevent the grits from sticking. Add about 1/2 cup of milk or cream to the pot and turn down the heat, allowing grits to simmer for another 10 minutes or so. As the liquid evaporates or is absorbed, add more cream or milk, cooking grits until the desired consistency is reached, a total cooking time of at least an hour. The grits should be piping hot when served, slightly soupy soup·y adj. soup·i·er, soup·i·est 1. Having the appearance or consistency of soup. 2. Informal Foggy: soupy weather. 3. Informal Sentimental. but full-bodied enough that they do not run on the plate. Serves 2 to 4. Editor's note: The recipe can easily be expanded. You may use regular coarsely ground white grits, which will take slightly less time. Hoppin' John's Low-Country Cooking John Martin Taylor Bantam Books New York, New York 6. MONTEREY JACK SALSA AND CREAM CHEESE DIP 1 4-ounce can green chilies, chopped 1 3-1/4 ounce can black olives, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Tortilla chips Blend all ingredients and refrigerate. Serve over a wedge of cream cheese. Surround with chips. Garnish with green and red peppers for a colorful and tasty dish. Marion Quinn Canton 7. CRAWFISH FETTUCINE 3 sticks butter 3 onions, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 pounds crawfish tails 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 cup flour 1 pint half and half 1 pound jalapeno cheese, cubed 12 ounces fettucine In a saucepan, melt butter and saute onion, bell pepper, and celery until tender. Add crawfish crawfish: see crayfish. and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, parsley, flour, and half and half, and mix well. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cheese, and stir until melted. Meanwhile, cook noodles noo·dle 1 n. A narrow, ribbonlike strip of dried dough, usually made of flour, eggs, and water. [German Nudel. , drain, and cool. Combine noodles and sauce. Pour into a greased 6-quart casserole or two greased 3-quart casseroles. Bake uncovered in a 300-degree oven for 20 minutes or until heated thoroughly. Freezes well. 12 servings. Celebrations on the Bayou Junior League of Monroe, Inc. Monroe, Louisiana 8. CRABMEAT AND ARTICHOKE EN CASSEROLE 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 3 cups milk Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 4 large eggs, hard boiled and finely chopped 2 pounds fresh lump crabmeat 2 cans artichoke hearts, rinsed well 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (for topping) Melt butter in a large skillet, and add flour in small batches to make a medium roux Roux , Pierre Paul Émile 1853-1933. French bacteriologist. His work with the diphtheria bacillus led to the development of antitoxins to neutralize pathogenic toxins. (allow to cook approximately 7-10 minutes over low heat). Gradually add milk until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, worcestershire, mustard, Tabasco, and cheese. Add eggs, and cook until thickened again. Coat individual casserole dishes with butter; place a portion of crabmeat crab·meat n. The edible flesh of a crab. Noun 1. crabmeat - the edible flesh of any of various crabs crab crab cocktail - a cocktail of cold cooked crabmeat and a sauce in each dish and top with sauce. Nestle 2 or 3 whole artichoke hearts (depending on size) into the crabmeat and top with more parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 8. Trilby's Restaurant Ocean Springs 9. MAMAW'S CHICKEN PIE 1 3-pound chicken 2 cups water 1 tablespoon salt Boil chicken in large, deep pot in salted water until tender. Remove bones and skin, cut into bite-sized pieces, and place in a well-greased three-quart casserole (Pyrex 9 x 13-inch dish is ideal). SAUCE: 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon instant minced onion Make sauce by blending flour into melted butter and adding milk, chicken broth, lemon juice, and minced onion. Cook over medium heat until slightly thick. Pour over chicken. Top with Pin Wheel Crust. PIN WHEEL CRUST: (Will need 32 pinwheels to cover pie.) 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons shortening 1/2 cup milk 1 large jar chopped pimentos, drained 1 to 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening, and add all of milk at once. Stir just enough to mix. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on floured board. Spread chopped pimentos and cheese over pastry. Roll in jelly roll fashion, and slice into pieces about 3/4-inch thick. Place rounds on top of chicken and sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Serves 8-12. Freezes well. Mrs. Joe Coghlan Neshoba County 10. CHICKEN SALAD 2 cups cubed chicken (preferably white meat) from a hen, which has been boiled with water, salt, celery, carrots, and onions 1/2 cup lite Hellman's mayonnaise or 1/4 cup Hellman's and 1/4 cup sour cream Lettuce leaves Cantaloupe or honeydew slices Strawberries or grapes Chill chicken for 2 hours. Fold in mayonnaise or combination of mayonnaise and sour cream. Add one of the following variations: A: 1/2 cup grapes, halved 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, whole 1/2 cup silvered almonds or pecans which have been sauteed in butter B: 1/2 cup pineapple chunks 1-2 bananas, sliced 1/2 cup nuts (optional) C: 1 cup chopped apples 1/2 cup nuts, chopped D: 1 cup water chestnuts 1/2 cup seedless grapes 1/2 cup chopped celery Serve chicken salad over lettuce and sliced cantaloupe cantaloupe: see gourd; melon. or honeydew melon honeydew melon: see melon. . Garnish with strawberries or grapes. Shirley Bush and Sherline Dunkerton Bay Flower Garden Club, Laurel 11. ROAST TENDERLOIN 1 (3 1/2-pound to 5-pound) beef tenderloin Kitchen Bouquet Garlic powder Salt and cracked black pepper 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup red wine Minced parsley (optional) Sliced mushrooms (optional) Using hands, coat roast well with Kitchen Bouquet. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Allow to stand until roast is at room temperature. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook 20 minutes. Remove roast from pan; cover meat lightly with foil. To pan juices add water, wine, parsley, and mushrooms, if desired. Simmer and serve as sauce. Tenderloin will be brown and crusty on outside, pink and juicy on inside. If more doneness is desired, return to oven, but watch carefully because every minute counts at this temperature. Serves 8. Editor's note: This can only be prepared shortly before dinner is served. But don't worry. It turns out perfectly! Mrs. Harrison Russell Southern Sideboards side·board n. 1. A piece of dining room furniture having drawers and shelves for linens and tableware. 2. A board that forms a side or part of a side: the sideboards of a skating rink. Junior League of Jackson, Mississippi 12. BUBBA'S HONEY MUSTARD PORK LOIN loin (loin) the part of the back between the thorax and pelvis. loin n. The part of the body on either side of the spinal column between the ribs and the pelvis. One 3-5 pound pork loin, trimmed DRY RUB: 1/2 cup paprika 1/2 cup coarse black pepper 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup seasoned salt 1/4 cup chili powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 1/2 cups honey 1/2 cup French's mustard Rub loin with your favorite dry rub or use dry rub above. Heat honey, but do not boil. Inject loin in 4 to 5 places using Trappey's meat injector. Coat loin with dry rub and mustard and wrap in foil. Marinate mar·i·nate v. mar·i·nat·ed, mar·i·nat·ing, mar·i·nates v.tr. To soak (meat, for example) in a marinade. v.intr. To become marinated. in refrigerator 8-12 hours. Remove and return to room temperature. Smoke at 200 degrees for 6-8 hours or to an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Baste meat for the last 30 minutes with your favorite red sauce red sauce Nutrition Any low-fat, low-calorie tomato-based sauce. Cf White sauce. to glaze. Bubba bub·ba n. Slang 1. Chiefly Southern U.S. Brother. 2. A white working-class man of the southern United States, stereotypically regarded as uneducated and gregarious with his peers. Norris, Chief Cook Possum Town Pork Forkers BBQ BBQ barbecue Team Columbus 13. GREEN BEANS WITH HONEY CASHEW SAUCE 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup coarsely chopped, salted cashews 2 tablespoons honey 1 pound fresh green beans, blanched and drained Saute cashews in butter over low heat, 5 minutes. Add honey, and cook 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over beans and toss until coated. Serves 4. Use sauce on broccoli, brussels sprouts Brussels sprouts, variety (gemmifera) of cabbage producing small edible heads (sprouts) along the stem. It is cultivated like cabbage and was first developed in Belgium and France in the 18th cent. , or carrots, too. Come On In Junior League of Jackson 14. ROASTED ONION AND POTATO SALAD 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons mustard 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 medium onions 2 pounds small red new potatoes Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place oil, vinegar, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Peel and quarter onions. Place each onion on a large square of aluminum foil. Drizzle about a third of the dressing over the onions and twist the foil to seal the packets. Bake until tender, approximately 1 hour. Scrub the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Place in a large saucepan and barely cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain and toss with the remaining vinaigrette while potatoes are still warm. Break up the onions and add to the potatoes, along with any liquid in the packets. Toss. Serves 8 to 10. Jim Hudson, Bon Ami Jackson 15. RASPBERRY CRUNCH BARS 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar, divided 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped nuts 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup raspberry jam (may substitute strawberry preserves) 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix oats oats, cereal plants of the genus Avena of the family Gramineae (grass family). Most species are annuals of moist temperate regions. The early history of oats is obscure, but domestication is considered to be recent compared to that of the other , flour, 1 cup sugar, coconut, nuts, butter, and brown sugar until crumbly crum·bly adj. crum·bli·er, crum·bli·est Easily crumbled; friable. crum bli·ness n.Adj. 1. . Reserve 1 1/2 cups. Press remaining mixture into ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Spread with jam. Mix cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and egg together. Pour over jam. Sprinkle with reserved crumbly mixture. Bake until top is golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and cut into 2 x 11/2-inch bars. Makes 36 bars. Holiday Potpourri 1986 First Presbyterian Day School First Presbyterian Day School is a private college-preparatory Christian school located in Macon, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1970 as an offshoot of First Presbyterian Church, also located in Macon. Jackson 16. STRAWBERRY CAKE 1 box white cake mix 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry Jell-O 3/4 cup oil 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup grated coconut 4 eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries Mix all ingredients and beat well. Pour into two 9-inch or three 8-inch well-greased pans. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. ICING: 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese 1/2 stick softened margarine 1 pound powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup grated coconut Beat cream cheese and margarine until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and mix well. Stir in pecans and coconut. Spread between layers and on cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries and strawberries dipped in white and dark chocolate almond bark. Evelyn Slay slay tr.v. slew , slain , slay·ing, slays 1. To kill violently. 2. past tense and past participle often slayed Slang Jackson 17. PORCHES BREAD PUDDING WITH ALMOND SAUCE 6 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 quart half and half cream 6 leftover dinner rolls (preferably Rich's frozen dinner rolls) Combine eggs and sugar. Add vanilla and half and half. Pour into a greased, two-quart shallow casserole. Break up leftover rolls into 5 or 6 pieces each and drop into mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Serves 15. ALMOND SAUCE: 1 stick butter 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 cup canned evaporated milk 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract Bring first four ingredients to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract. Pour over pudding. Slice into serving slices; let soak until serving time. The longer it sets, the better it tastes. Porches Restaurant Wesson 18. MIMI'S DATE NUT BREAD 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour Mix well, then add: 1 package dates, chopped 1 pound pecan halves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon baking powder Mix well by hand. Bake in a loaf pan at 300-325 degrees for one hour or until done. After it has cooled, slice bread with an electric knife. May be frozen. Gale Hammond Pearl 19. NESHOBA COUNTY LEMON CAKE 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 cup milk Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Sift flour and measure; add soda and cream of tartar cream of tartar, white crystalline powder. Chemically it is potassium hydrogen tartrate, KC4H5O6, the acidic potassium salt of tartaric acid. It is used as the leavening agent in baking powders. to flour. Add with milk. Bake in seven layers at 350 degrees. LEMON FILLING: 2 cups sugar 4 lemons 4 eggs, beaten 4 tablespoons butter Pinch of salt Measure sugar; add grated rind of one or two lemons (according to taste) and the juice of all four. Stir and add to beaten eggs. Add butter and salt; cook until thick in double boiler. Cool, Spread between cold cake layers and on top. Mrs. Marion W. Perry Philadelphia 20. FROZEN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (Very light and delicious) 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon brandy (optional) 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds 1/2 pound semisweet chocolate chips, melted 2 cups heavy cream, whipped Shaved chocolate for garnish Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar. Add egg yolks, brandy, and almond extract. Add chocolate and almonds. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Freeze in individual souffle souffle /souf·fle/ (soo´f'l) a soft, blowing auscultatory sound. cardiac souffle any cardiac or vascular murmur of a blowing quality. dishes or paper-lined muffin tins. Garnish with a dab of whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and a cherry. A grand dessert after a heavy dinner. Makes 16 (3-ounce) servings. Pineapple Gold Joann Hulett Dobbins Meridian, Mississippi Wimmer Brothers Books RELATED ARTICLE: More of Your Favorite Things The Complete Results of our 20th Anniversary Survey of Readers' Favorites CITY 1. Oxford 2. (tie) Jackson; Natchez 4. (tie) Hattiesburg; Vicksburg SMALL TOWN 1. Ocean Springs 2. Oxford 3. Bay St. Louis 4. Brookhaven 5. (tie) Kosciusko; Natchez; Taylor HISTORIC SITE 1. Vicksburg National Military Park 2. Ruins of Windsor, near Port Gibson 3. Beauvoir, Biloxi 4. Rowan Oak, Oxford 5. (tie) Natchez; Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History, Jackson ANTEBELLUM MANSION 1. Longwood, Natchez 2. Rosalie, Natchez 3. Waverly, West Point 4. Dunleith, Natchez 5. (tie) Cedar Oaks, Oxford; Monmouth, Natchez GARDEN OR PARK 1. Mynelle Gardens, Jackson 2. Vicksburg Military Park 3. (tie) Avent Park, Oxford; LeFleur's Bluff State Park LeFleur's Bluff State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off I-55 in Jackson. It is named after LeFleur's Bluff, the village that eventually grew to become Jackson. , Jackson; Percy Quin State Park Percy Quin State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off I-55 south of McComb. It is named after Percy Quin, a former U.S. Representative from Mississippi. , McComb; Strawberry Patch Park Strawberry Patch Park is a seven acre city park in Madison, Mississippi. It contains a one-mile running track, a pond used for fishing, ducks, geese, and a playground. It is located at the intersection of St. , Madison MUSEUM 1. Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History, Jackson 2. Mississippi Museum of Natural Science The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is the largest museum in state of Mississippi. Description Located in Jackson, in Lefleur's Bluff State Park, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science features aquariums, habitat exhibits, and nature trails specializing in the , Jackson 3. Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson 4. Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Laurel 5. Mary Buie Museum, Oxford CELEBRITY 1. Morgan Freeman 2. Sela Ward 3. Faith Hill 4. Oprah Winfrey 5. (tie) Gerald McRaney; Elvis Presley ARTIST 1. Wyatt Waters 2. Walter Anderson 3. Gail Pittman 4. (tie) Alice Hammell; Sam Gore AUTHOR 1. John Grisham 2. (tie) William Faulkner; Eudora Welty 4. Willie Morris 5. Greg lies MUSICIAN 1. B. B. King 2. Elvis Presley 3. Faith Hill 4. (tie) Marty Stuart; Jimmie Rodgers GOURMET RESTAURANT 1. Nick's, Jackson 2. City Grocery, Oxford 3. Yocona River Inn, Oxford 4. Shapley's, Ridgeland 5. (tie) Bravo, Jackson; Harvey's, Columbus; Mary Mahoney's Old French House, Biloxi DOWNHOME RESTAURANT 1. (tie) The Beacon, Oxford; Hamil's Barbeque, Madison 3. (tie) Chrystal's, Greenwood; Fannin Mart, Brandon; Mammy's Cupboard, Natchez CAFE OR COFFEE HOUSE 1. Cups, Jackson 2. (tie) Bottletree Bakery, Oxford; Gravity, Clinton 4. (tie) Bon Ami, Jackson; Coffee Bistro, Oxford BOOK SHOP 1. Square Books, Oxford 2. Lemuria, Jackson 3. Books-A-Million 4. Barnes and Noble 5. (tie) Chocktaw Books, Jackson; Turning Pages, Natchez SHOPPING DESTINATION 1. Jackson 2. Oxford 3. Tupelo 4. Gulfport 5. Ridgeland BED AND BREAKFAST 1. Millsaps Buie House, Jackson 2. Cedar Grove, Vicksburg 3. (tie) Monmouth, Natchez; Puddin' Place, Oxford 5. (tie) Fairview Inn, Jackson; Mockingbird mockingbird: see mimic thrush. mockingbird Any of several New World birds of a family (Mimidae) known for their mimicry of birdsong. The common, or northern, mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) can imitate the songs of 20 or more species within 10 Inn, Tupelo SCENIC DRIVE 1. Natchez Trace 2. Highway 90 along Gulf Coast 3. Highway 61 4. (tie) Old Agency Road, Ridgeland; Along Mississippi River in Natchez DAY TRIP 1. Vicksburg 2. Natchez 3. Sardis Lake 4. (tie) Bay St. Louis; Canton; Hattiesburg; Oxford WEEKEND TRIP 1. Gulf Coast 2. Natchez 3. Bioxi 4. (tie) Oxford; Tishomingo; Vicksburg ROMANTIC GETAWAY 1. Natchez 2. 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