From the editor.In a city like 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 , full of skycrapers and concrete and seemingly so far removed from anything green or natural, it is surprisingly easy to find tastes of the country if you know where to look. Living and working in the city for the past two years, I came to relish moments like those spent choosing fresh fruits and vegetables at the Union Square Green Market, selecting my own ingredients for fresh-tossed salads at the cafes that pepper midtown, and stopping for inexpensive bouquets of brightly colored flowers at almost any corner market. And an afternoon spent lying on a blanket in Central Park's Great Lawn became a mandatory Saturday escape after a busy week. Before moving to Manhattan from the South, I had never realized how important those things could be. But being immersed in the fast pace and cramped lifestyle of the city made me appreciate more than ever life's simple pleasures--like sipping lemonade on a front porch swing or planting a vegetable garden. Now that I am back in Mississippi, my tomato plants are growing and my porch awaits me every evening. As new managing editor of Mississippi Magazine, perhaps my renewed enthusiasm for all things green, fresh and Southern will give me a unique perspective on some of our great state's charms that can be taken for granted Adj. 1. taken for granted - evident without proof or argument; "an axiomatic truth"; "we hold these truths to be self-evident" axiomatic, self-evident obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors" . But as the days go by and more time passes since my metropolitan adventure, I hope the sight of overflowing bushel baskets at the farmers' market farm·ers' market n. A public market at which farmers and often other vendors sell produce directly to consumers. Also called greenmarket. never ceases to delight me. I look forward to discovering enchanting small towns with storied histories and friendly people. And I vow to always stop and smell the roses. Appreciating Mississippi's everyday treasures--and a few that come but once a year--is our focus in this issue. We'll take you on a tour of the beautiful resort town of Bay St. Louis, with its stately architecture, sandy beaches and vibrant art scene. As writer Pat Mowry discovered, the community's Old Town area has in recent years become a haven for art lovers, housing several galleries that showcase everything from pottery to paintings and stained glass stained glass, in general, windows made of colored glass. To a large extent, the name is a misnomer, for staining is only one of the methods of coloring employed, and the best medieval glass made little use of it. . Several acclaimed restaurants and quaint shops in the area add to the appeal, quite possibly making Bay St. Louis the perfect day trip this summer. Back at home, Food Editor Mary Leigh Furrh helps you take advantage of the state's abundant fresh vegetables this season with a medley of easy, 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. recipes. There's truly something for everyone, even the pickiest eater in your family--from a warm herb-tomato-onion quiche quiche n. A rich unsweetened custard pie, often containing ingredients such as vegetables, cheese, or seafood. [French, from German dialectal Küche, diminutive of German Kuchen, cake to carrots served with a decadent raspberry sauce. If it's a more formal meal you're after, our "Easy Does It" department gives you all you need to create the perfect outdoor luncheon, from decorations to dessert. And where better to host that outdoor occasion than in your own freshly landscaped backyard? We'll take you behind the scenes of Stephanie and Vick Smith's awe-inspiring transformation of their property into a tranquil garden paradise, complete with gentle waterfalls and a wisteria-covered pergola pergola Garden walk or terrace typically formed by two rows of columns or posts roofed with an open framework of beams and cross rafters over which plants are trained. Its purpose is to provide a foundation on which climbing plants can be viewed and to give shade. . Stephanie even spills some of her gardening secrets, giving us a list of her favorite low-maintenance flowers--a cheat sheet that those of us not blessed with a green thumb will want to keep handy. One plant we may wish to leave out of our gardens is the kudzu vine kudzu vine Fast-growing, twining, perennial, woody vine (Pueraria lobata, or P. thunbergiana) belonging to the pea family (see legume). Transplanted from its native China and Japan to North America in the 1870s as an attractive ornamental that could be planted on , a fast-growing specimen that has apparently taken over the Holly Springs Holly Springs is the name of some places in the United States of America:
 d`z ), plant of the family Leguminosae (pulse family), native to Japan. Festival, set this year for July 26-28.
This event is just one of many festivals around Mississippi with unusual
names and themes, and we bring you their sometimes surprising stories on
page 86.
What are the little things that you love about Mississippi? I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to email me with your thoughts at editor@mismag.com, or write to us here at the magazine. But whether you choose to celebrate this state by visiting festivals and farmer's markets or spending time "Spending Time" is the first single released by Christian artist Stellar Kart. The lyrics describe the band members desire to spend "more time with God". "Sometimes it’s a real struggle to spend time with God. with friends and family, never forget how good it is to be home. As for me, I'll be the one waving from the porch swing as you drive by. |
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