A baby's brunch.Enjoying good food with those we love is just a part of who we are as Mississippians; it seems it's always been that way. All of the major events that take place throughout our lives are celebrated or mourned or observed over the sharing of Southern cuisine. From special happenings like births and weddings to weekly traditions like Sunday dinner, food is a big part of our gathering together. Family and friends come together to celebrate over many things; one of the first occasions for celebration in a child's life is his or her baptism or christening christening: see baptism. . Many families invite their relatives and close friends to witness this blessed event at their church, and then serve a meal afterwards to celebrate. When our first granddaughter, Mary Ashton Furrh, was baptized bap·tize v. bap·tized, bap·tiz·ing, bap·tiz·es v.tr. 1. To admit into Christianity by means of baptism. 2. a. To cleanse or purify. b. To initiate. 3. we chose to serve a brunch, buffet-style with a distinctly Mississippi flavored menu. Grits and grillades Grits and grillades (IPA pronunciation:grɪˈlɑdz), sometimes grillades and grits, are a tradional New Orleans dish generally served at breakfast or brunch. is a Southern dish, made by browning strips of beef and making a rich gravy, served atop a mound of grits. Fresh green beans green beans Noun, pl long narrow green beans that are cooked and eaten as a vegetable , straight-from-the-vine ripe tomatoes, and iced mint tea are the perfect accompaniment, especially if the event takes place in the spring or summer. A frozen fruit salad and buttery muffins round out the menu to create a visually pleasing display that will be filling and delicious for your guests. Using foods of different colors is an excellent way to immediately brighten bright·en tr. & intr.v. bright·ened, bright·en·ing, bright·ens To make or become bright or brighter. bright a buffet, and the color combination will stand Out against a white tablecloth. At Mary Ashton's christening brunch, Patty Roper decorated the dining room in soft pink and cream, fitting accents for a baby girl. The centerpiece consisted of a silver pitcher filled with pink roses, pink carnations, and Queen Anne's lace Queen Anne's lace or wild carrot, herb (Daucus carota) of the family Umbelliferae (carrot family), native to the Old World but naturalized and often weedy throughout North America. . Smaller arrangements in silver baby cups, silver rattles tied with ribbon, pale pink organza or·gan·za n. A sheer, stiff fabric of silk or synthetic material used for trimming, neckwear, or evening dresses. [Probably after Organzi (Urganch), a city of western Uzbekistan. , and lace baby bonnets completed the table decor. Rattles, cups, and single flowers (Bot.) a flower with but one set of petals, as a wild rose. See also: Single suspended by pink ribbons hung from the chandelier adding visual balance and an unexpected touch. A traditional white cake with the baby's initials scripted in pink graced the sideboard, accented by greenery, pink organza, and clusters-of pink flowers. The atmosphere was set for a wonderful celebration, complete with good Southern food and the presence of family and friends, all we needed to make our first granddaughter's christening a special and meaningful celebration. JOANNE'S FROZEN FRUIT SALAD 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups sour cream 3/4 cup sugar 2 cans dark sweet pitted cherries, whole (drained) 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 16 ounces (2 8-ounce packages) frozen strawberries with juice 1 cup pecans, chopped 4 ounces miniature marshmallows Mix cream cheese with sour cream and sugar. Stir in fruit, pecans, and marshmallows. Place in rectangular pyrex dish and freeze, covered with foil. The salad will be easier to serve if you slice it into squares (halfway through) 24 hours before serving. Serves 12-16. Joanne Cheek GRITS AND GRILLADES 8 pounds beef round steak 1 cup oil or bacon grease Bacon grease, also known as the drippings, is the grease created as the by product of cooking bacon. When bacon is cooked the heat causes the fats naturally on it to melt becoming highly flavorful grease. , divided 1 cup flour 3 cups chopped onion 1 bunch green onions, chopped 5 ribs celery celery, biennial plant (Apium graveolens) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), of wide distribution in the wild state throughout the north temperate Old World and much cultivated also in America. and tops, chopped 3 cups chopped green pepper 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 2 teaspoons thyme thyme (tīm), any species of the genus Thymus, aromatic herbs or shrubby plants of the family Labiatae (mint family). The common thyme, which is used as a seasoning herb and yields a medicinal essential oil containing thymol, is the Old World 2 cups Burgundy wine 1 to 2 cups water 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons instant minced garlic 1 bunch parsley, chopped 2 teaspoons Tabasco 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 6 to 8 bay leaves Cut meat into strips and brown in a little oil or bacon grease in heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Set aside. Add rest of oil or grease to pan and stir in flour. Continue stirring until a rich brown 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. has been made. Add onions, celery, and green pepper and stir until tender. Add tomato sauce and thyme, stirring until sauce has lost its bright red color. Add wine and water necessary to make enough gravy to cover meat. Return meat to gravy and bring to a boil. Add all seasonings. Reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, or until done. Adjust seasonings. Serve over grits or rice. May be prepared 1 to 2 days ahead. Freezes well. Serves 24. Mrs. George W Newton 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 LIBERTY GREEN BEANS 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and steamed, or 4 (16-ounce) cans 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnut water chestnut: see sedge. water chestnut Any of several perennial water plants of the genus Trapa (family Trapaceae), native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, or their edible, nutlike fruit. The water caltrop (T. , drained 1 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil. Put beans, water chestnuts, and red onion into a large bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over all. Add crumbled blue cheese and mix well. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Serves 12. Editor's note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : This looks pretty in a glass bowl on a glass tray surrounded by sliced tomatoes sprinkled with chopped basil. Above and Beyond Parsley Junior League of Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). Missouri BASIC WHITE CAKE 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1 cup butter, softened (do not substitute margarine) 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon rum extract Combine sour cream and milk in a small bowl. Beat butter at medium speed until creamy; gradually add sugar, beat well. Add eggs. Beat well after adding 1 egg at a time. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add alternately with sour cream and milk. Stir in vanilla and rum extract. Pour into greased and floured pan(s). Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees for layers or bake 55 minutes for 9 x 13 pan. Flours by Chris Christene Norquist, Pearl BASIC BUTTER ICING SINGLE RECIPE: 1/2 cup Crisco shortening 16 ounces confectioner's sugar 1/4 cup water (divided in half) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon almond extract Noun 1. almond extract - flavoring made from almonds macerated in alcohol flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts Combine all ingredients together in mixer. Use only 1/8 cup water. Add remaining 1/8 cup later, if needed, a little at a time. Mix well. If you want to decorate cake with another color, take out portions of icing that are needed. (If decorating in different colors, you may need to double icing recipe.) Flours by Chris Christene Norquist, Pearl SUMMER MINT TEA 7 small tea bags 8 mint sprigs 1 cup sugar 1 quart boiling water 3 1/4 cups water 2 1/2 cups pineapple juice 1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade Pour boiling water over first 3 ingredients. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags and mint sprigs. Transfer to a large pitcher and add water, pineapple juice, and frozen lemonade. Stir well. Yields 2 1/2 quarts. Grace Self Delta Dining Too Delta Academy Mothers Club, Marks BUTTER PECAN MUFFINS 1 box butter pecan cake mix 4 eggs 1 (3 3/8-ounce) package toasted coconut instant pudding 1/4 cup poppy seeds 1/4 cup oil 1 cup hot water Preheat pre·heat tr.v. pre·heat·ed, pre·heat·ing, pre·heats To heat (an oven, for example) beforehand. pre·heat  er n. oven to 350 degrees. Line 3 muffin pans with paper liners.
Mix all ingredients together. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake for
20 minutes. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen muffins.
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