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What's Inside

Magazine

Tech gadgets for holiday gifts - Page 10

A Daily Corinthian Publication | Holiday 2015

Fab Finds Made in Mississippi - Pages 8,9

EDITORIAL

Debbie Tallent's holiday decor tips - Pages 12, 13

Publisher Reece Terry

Community Cookbook - Pages 16, 17

Editor Mark Boehler

Weekend getaway to Hot Springs, Arkansas - Page 19

Contributors Steve Beavers Mark Boehler Sue Elam Hot Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Carol Humphreys Lisa Lambert Sarah Rowland Kimberly Shelton Zack Steen

Calendar of Events

Chef Joey Thompson shares his favorite recipes - Pages 25-30 'Cool' adventures - All aboard!

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On the Cover

Cover photo by Sue Elam / On Location Photography; Decorations are compliments of Nan Green of the Green Door in Corinth.

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Fab Finds

Made in Mississippi 1. Creme de Pirouline rolled

wafers made in Madison by the DeBeukelaer Corporation.

Available in several flavors in tin cans and boxes. Order online at pirouline.com or available at Wal-Mart, Dollar Tree and Dollar General.

2. A Trio Wood Designs made

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Cottage Garden in Corinth. They are $10 and available in several colors, including MSU Maroon and Rebel Blue.

3. Autumn Harvest candles

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technology trends

Tablets, cellphones, fitness checks, Hoverboards will probably make most wish lists

BY ZACK STEEN For Crossroads Magazine Socks and ugly sweaters won’t cut it for the tech lover this Christmas.

It’s like the new normal — consumer electronics again are the hottest gifts ahead of the 2015 holiday season.

I can remember long ago when I was a little rug-rat there was rarely a Christmas morning I didn’t find the latest tech toy waiting for me under the Christmas tree.

Memories I’ll never forget like realizing Santa Claus really did receive my letter when I unwrapped the original Nintendo NES gaming console. Several years later it was a home computer I would find under the Christmas tree.

Now that I’m older, most of the electronics I receive as gifts are ones in which I have had to shell out the cash. That doesn’t mean I can’t still dream a little.

This year the tablet will rule.

Best Buy released a list of the most wanted tech Christmas gifts and the iPad took the top spot.

The latest iPad Air 2 model weighs less than one pound and its 9.7-inch display offers 2048x1536 resolution at 3.1 million pixels. This handheld device will produce a better picture than most people’s living room TV. It’s super fast, too, offering a desktop-class processor.

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ber Monday ads for what is expected to be up to a $100 savings on the iPad Air and iPad Mini.

Two other tablets that made Best Buy’s list include the Microsoft Surface and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 -- both remarkable in their own right.

I, however, recommend the iPad products for their extremely friendly usability and overall seamless design.

The latest Apple iPhone models will also likely show up on tech lover’s Christmas lists.

The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are the newest on the market, but the release of these models have given away for special deals on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

Still loving my iPhone 5S, I’ll be watching those Black Friday sales for a hot deal on the iPhone 6.

Fitness technology will also play an important role this holiday.

Fitbit wearable devices track number of steps walked, quality of sleep, steps climbed and other personal metrics.

The new Fitbit Charge HR also reads heart rate and connects via an app on your smartphone to display caller ID and other details.

For folks like me whose not an exercise guru and has no need for a Fitbit, I have a tip.

The iPhone 5S can also read how many steps walked and other health details.

The new Apple Watch can also provide some of the same Fitbit features.

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iPad Air Another tech toy taking Christmas by storm is the Hoverboard, which isn’t actually like the Hoverboard made famous in the Back to the Future II film.

The Hoverboard 360 is like a segway without the handle bars.

It’s a self balancing, motorized twowheeled balance scooter, according to the company’s website.

The rechargeable lithium battery by Samsung helps the device last for up to 12 miles. The sensors and smart balance technology can apparently detect even the slightest movements.

These things are showing up everywhere and will most likely appear on most teenager’s Christmas wish list.

Those looking for the perfect laptop for under the tree should consider a MacBook Air. For 15 to 25 percent off the sticker price, shoppers can browse Apple Certified refurbished MacBooks on the Apple website.

These MacBooks are often more reliable than those brand new laptops as they have been tested by Apple technicians before receiving a stamp of approval.

Scared to take the Apple leap? Check out the latest models from HP and Dell, which are often voted the best brands by PC users.

For me, I’m still dreaming of unwrapping an XBox One or PlayStation 4 on Christmas morning.

The hard part would be finding the time to enjoy it.

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Yuletide decor Interior designer: Complement the style of your home

By Sarah Rowland For Crossroads Magazine You know that moment when an unexpected visitor pops by and your home is anything but pretty, cute or beautiful.

Whatever your adjective, we all know the shame. Will your home be prepared this Christmas for that one all-important visitor dropping in way past bedtime?

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I know what you’re thinking. As the years tick by faster and faster, there’s not enough time to create a truly amazing winter wonderland. But it takes a lot less to create more than you think, according to Debbie Tallent, an interior designer from Corinth.

First things first, look at the room and brainstorm. What are your favorite colors?

What’s your favorite decoration? What’s a magazine look you’d like to make your own?

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festivity.

“I don’t think you can beat greenery everywhere,” said Debbie. Rest it on the banisters, hang it from door frames, tops of armoires, across shelves or buffets, or even string it from light fixtures.

Corinth has some gorgeous natural greenery, she said, that you can harvest from your own backyard or a friend’s forest nearby. Otherwise, you can buy fresh greenery from Lowe’s. Christmas tree farms may even give away scraps of greenery you can make into winsome creations.

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Opposite page | Interior designer and downtown Corinth resident Debbie Tallent likes to put greenery out for the holidays.

This page, clockwise from top left | Always start with white lights and add color if necessary. Some greenery added to the stove in the kitchen gives it a holiday feel. Add fruit to greenery on the table to give the home decor some color.

Debbie advocates sprucing up every day ware with lush greenery, fresh fruit and seasonal flowers.

For instance, for a kitchen tree use ribbon to hang everyday utensils, coffee mugs, tea cups, or antique kitchenware as ornaments. Use a grater as a tree topper and there you go. Use the breadbox as a cornucopia of sorts propping it open with an assortment of greenery, brightly colored vegetables, and fruit spilling out.

Debbie said she’s used extra toys to decorate a play room tree, topping one tree with a pretty doll and white gloves and using pearls for garland.

“Don’t be boxed in by just looking at the tree topper section at the store,” said Debbie, clarifying that any trinket, even from the regular home décor aisle, can be wired to a tree as an amazing topper.

When it comes to the main attraction, the living room tree, Debbie said always use white lights as a base then add colored lights.

“The white lights will lighten the colors, making the tree brighter and tends to make all your ornaments shine.”

Put wrapped empty boxes or stuffed animals under the tree so it doesn’t look bare, but completed until real presents are wrapped and ready for display.

When it comes to your outdoor display, work with what you already have.

“I have a dog topiary in my yard year round that I decorate like a reindeer pulling a sleigh for Christmas,” Debbie said.

If you have a Christmas tree style evergreen in your yard, decorate it like an indoor Christmas tree. When it comes to lighting shrubbery, don’t stop with the twinkle lights.

Place floodlights close to the base of the

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shrub shooting up into the plant to cast a light through the limbs illuminating all your shrubbery decorations. Instead of just white spot lights, use green and red bulbs.

“I love wreaths,” Debbie said. “They’re one of my favorite things.”

Take a wreath base, either fresh or artificial greenery or grapevine, and decorate it to make it your own with special ornaments, small stuffed animals, or feathers and antlers.

“Feathers is an old traditional decoration but with so many hunters in this area, it never goes out of style here.”

Ready to overhaul your decorations this year? Don’t just throw everything out and start from scratch. Work with what you have and just mix things up. Use the usual decorations for the living room in the bedrooms and create a whole new style in the main room. Build a color palette from your favorite ornaments and shop the whole store for a brand new tree topper.

With the whole store, all your old decorations, and good old fashioned human creativity at your disposal, the possibilities are indeed endless.

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Community Cookbook CRANBERRY SAUCE

1 cup sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 12 oz. package fresh cranberries In a sauce pan over medium heat dissolve the sugar in the orange juice, stir in the cranberries and cook until they start to pop about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. It will thicken as it cools.

SUPER MOIST ROASTED TURKEY 10-12lb fresh whole turkey or frozen whole turkey, thawed 1 cup Hellmann’s Mayonnaise 2 tbsp Knorr Chicken flavor bouillon 1 large shallot or onion chopped 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, sage and/or thyme 1 envelope Knorr roasted turkey gravy mix, prepared according to the package directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove giblets from turkey cavities and rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry with towels; set aside. Combine mayonnaise, chicken fla-

vor bouillon, shallot or onion in medium bowl; set aside. Starting at neck opening, gently loosen skin on turkey and evenly spread ½ mayonnaise mixture under skin.

Tie legs together with kitchen string.

Arrange turkey, breast side up, in large shallow roasting pan with rack; rub remaining mayonnaise mixture over outside of turkey. Tent with heavy-duty aluminum foil and roast for 1 hour. Decrease oven to 350° and roast turkey 1-1/2 hours. Remove foil and continue roasting, about 30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices, until thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°and skin is browned and crispy.

Let stand covered loosely with foil 20 minutes before carving. Serve with hot, prepared Knorr turkey gravy mix.

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CHRISTMAS APPLES 12 medium Rome Apples 1 large bag cinnamon red-hot candy ½ cup sugar ¼ cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (8oz) cream cheese softened 1 cup powdered sugar 24 pecan halves 3 tablespoons water Peel apples and remove core. Slice in half and place on baking dish with 3 tablespoons water. Sprinkle red hots, butter and vanilla over apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn apples over and bake an additional 30 minutes. Remove apples and let cool.

Cover and let sit overnight. Mix together soften cream cheese and sifted powder sugar until smooth. Stuff the center of apples with mixture. Add pecan halves to center for decoration. Keeps well in refrigerator.

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BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE 1 package white cake mix divided 4 eggs divided 3 tablespoons oil 2⁄3 cups packed brown sugar, divided 2 bananas sliced 2 (8oz) cream cheese softened 2 tablespoons lemon juice 11⁄2 cup milk 11⁄2 cup thawed cool whip Heat oven to 300 degrees reserve one cup dry cake mix. Mix remaining cake mix with one egg, oil and 1⁄3 cup sugar with mixer. Press into bottom and 1 inch sides of greased 13x9 pan. Top with bananas beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer. Add reserved cake mix remaining eggs and lemon juice and beat one minute blend in milk. Batter will be thin. Pour onto crust and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set. Spread top with cool whip. Refrigerate 4 hours.

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2 packages yeast 11⁄2 cup water, divided 1 cup milk, scalded 1⁄3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon 5 cups self-rising flour ½ cup shortening, melted Put yeast in ½ cup of water with 1-teaspoon sugar. Let dissolve for about 5 minutes. Scald milk and let cool. Add 1 cup of water and sugar to milk. Add to yeast mixture. Add flour 1 cup at a time to mixture. Add shortening and mix well.

Pour out on floured board and knead. Put back in pan and let rise 30 minutes. Pour back onto floured board, knead, roll out and cut out rolls.

Put in greased baking sheet, Grease the top and let rise 20 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown.

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APPLE CRISP 4 medium granny smith apples ½ cup sugar 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of salt 1⁄3 cup of butter diced Slice apples into baking dish.

Pour ½ cup sugar over them.

Mix topping ingredients and pour over apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until topping is brown and apples are tender.

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PUMPKIN DIP 2 (8oz) Packages cream cheese, softened 1 (16 oz) powdered sugar, sifted 1 (16 oz) can pumpkin 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE 2 cup rice 2 can cream of chicken soup Velveeta cheese 2 10oz frozen broccoli 1 can rotel tomatoes Boil broccoli for 10 minutes.

Drain put broccoli cream of chicken soup and rice in a casserole dish. Pour rotel on top slice cheese and layer on top of rotel. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Beat cream cheese at medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover and chill.

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s g n i r p S Hot Thermal water, rich history The friendly, historic city of Hot Springs National Park is accustomed to people falling in love with the place.

As America’s First Resort and one of the South’s most popular family vacation and convention destination spots, Hot Springs carries on some very important hospitality traditions. Maybe that’s why everyone keeps coming back.

And the good news? Hot Springs is a very workable 280 miles away from the Corinth area for an approximate 41⁄2hour drive from the Crossroads area.

The first federally protected area in the nation’s history, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, features amazing 147-degree thermal water, rich history and beautiful architecture. Enjoy gorgeous Arkansas hiking trails in the Ouachita Mountains, tour the historic Fordyce Bathhouse and Visitor Center, or enjoy a relaxing Hot Springs spa — all in the historic downtown area.

Cool mineral water also flows from the springs at various locations throughout the city, and those who visit Hot Springs will probably see folks driving up in their cars, hopping out and filling up their water jugs.

Take a step back in time and visit the faithfully-restored historic Fordyce Bathhouse, now operated by the National Park Service as a museum and visitors center on Bathhouse Row. Downtown Hot Springs also includes classic hotels, Victorian architecture, world-class art studios, restaurants and nightclubs.

Some say one of Hot Springs’ best features is its location in the Diamond Lakes Region of the scenic Ouachita Mountains, providing a variety of things to do.

The hills and forests surrounding Hot Springs feature tournament-quality bass and trout fishing and year-round water sports. State and national parks in the area offer camping, hiking, biking, horseback

Aeriel view shows beautiful Hot Springs in the fall.

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Hot Springs is in the Diamond Lakes Region of the scenic Ouachita Mountains. riding and birding along scenic mountain trails. World-class Arkansas golf courses in the Hot Springs area provide challenging play on lovely courses. Those who go hunting for quartz crystals, can keep all the natural treasures they find.

Oaklawn Park thoroughbred horse racing track and gaming destination and Garvan Woodland Gardens, the city’s huge lakeside botanical masterpiece, are just two of the many exciting activities awaiting visitors in the Arkansas outdoors.

Vacationers will find the perfect combination of relaxing activities and kick-outall-the-stops attractions in the Spa City.

The city’s state-of-the art concert and sports arena, Hot Springs Convention Center and meeting facilities, interesting interactive museums, Oaklawn Racing & Gaming for thoroughbred horse racing and electronic games of skill, plus the other fun family attractions make Hot Springs a popular group travel destination.

Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs is a thoroughbred horse racing track and gaming destination.

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Community Calendar Corinth NOVEMBER 30 The Corinth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert 2:30 p.m.

Coliseum DECEMBER 1 Corinth Area Arts Council Holiday Fundraiser Corinth Coliseum 7 p.m.

662.284.7440 3-6 Verandah House Christmas Candlelight Tour 3rd-5th 4-7 p.m., 6th 4-6 p.m.

5 Christmas Open House Corinth Alcorn Animal Shelter 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

6 Corinth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert Corinth Coliseum 2:30 p.m.

10-13 A Christmas Carol Crossroads Playhouse 662.287.2995 11-13 Turning Pointe Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker Ballet Corinth Coliseum 11th-12th 7 p.m., 13th 1 p.m.

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12 Wreaths Across America American Legion Post 6 11 a.m. Corinth National Cemetery 12 3rd Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar LC Follin Building Kossuth 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

662.415.5365 17 Crossroads Poetry Project Corinth Public Library 19 JIG Dance & Voice Companys A Crossroads Christmas Corinth Coliseum 3 p.m.

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Fillmore St. 662.287.1550 5 Iuka Christmas Parade Battleground Drive 6 p.m.

662.423.3781 4 Pickwick Christmas Parade 731.925.2363.

7 Booneville Christmas Parade South 2nd Street to Downtown 6 p.m.

7 Savannah Christmas Parade Wayne Road and Main Street, Savannah 6:30 p.m.

731.925.2363 11 Farmington Christmas Parade Farmington Road 6 p.m.

662.665.9647 12 Kossuth Christmas Parade Downtown Kossuth 4 p.m.

13 Rienzi Christmas Parade 2 p.m.

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Try something different for the holidays Working at a mom and pop store in New Albany, 14-year-old Joey Thompson was the preferred sandwich maker.

“I have always made people’s food the way I would make it for myself,” he said. “I had customers who wouldn’t get a ham sandwich unless I was the one behind the counter.”

Now 32, Thompson considers himself a chef even though he never attended culinary school.

“Cooking is what I do,” he said. “I believe that cooking in general is easy and a lot of people are just afraid to fail, or afraid that someone won’t like what they make.” Thompson added, “Not going to school made for a little more trial and error in my early years, but reading and practicing cooking will shape anyone into a great, confident cook.”

Thompson is the head chef at Pizza Grocery and the man behind the grass-roots Moondog Makers and Bakers.

He has worn a PG apron for more than nine years, flipping unique pizza creations, serving up tasty homemade pasta dishes and manning the occasional crawfish boil.

But around the holidays, Thompson always has more fun cooking for his family.

“My wife, Kaylin, is a tremendous cook, and my little boy, Gordon, can already use a knife better than I could as a teenager,” he said. “I always go with the flow as far as family gatherings go. I want to participate without trying to go too over the top. I sometimes like challenging the family to try something different.”

Thompson is known for his “different” holiday dishes.

Moving aside the traditional turkey and dressing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie, he makes room for baby back ribs, Brussels sprouts and apple crostata.

“Ribs are truly my weakness,” said Thompson.

“I know a lot of people see grilling as a summer activity, but at our house, we grill all year long. Ribs also don’t have to be tended to very much when they are on the grill, so even if it is a dreary, cold day, you can put these bad boys on and get back in where it’s warm.”

Thompson shares his holiday rib recipe along with five other “different” holiday dishes he promises will be a hit at any holiday gathering.

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Thompson adds some heat and color to the bisque.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SPICY TOMATO JAM “Brussels sprouts are my pick for my last meal, and I pride on making this indecorous vegetable shine,” said Thompson.

SMOKED SWEET POTATO-CHIPOTLE BISQUE “Easy to make with bold flavors my family loves,” said Thompson.

2 medium sized sweet potatoes 2 chipotle peppers (from a can) 1⁄2 cup diced onion 1⁄4 cup diced celery 1⁄4 cup chopped carrot 2 chopped fresh garlic cloves ¼ cup white cooking wine 1 quart heavy cream 1 pint chicken stock Salt and pepper Tabasco sauce (garnish) Chopped green onion (garnish) Smoke sweet potatoes on a grill or in a smoker for 21⁄2 - 3 hours at 250 degrees with your favorite smoking wood (I usually use hickory or a fruit wood).

This soup will be good if you choose not to smoke the sweet potatoes. Just make sure your potatoes are cooked soft when you add them in the directions.

In a large saucepot, sauté onions, celery, and carrots on medium heat until they begin to soften. Add garlic and cook a minute or so, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add white wine and let reduce by half. Add heavy cream, chicken stock, chipotle peppers, smoked sweet potatoes, salt and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Blend mixture with a handheld stick blender or food processor, then strain through a fine mesh sieve.

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11⁄2 lb. Brussels sprouts 1⁄2 pint Moondog Spicy Tomato Jam Parmesan cheese wedge Salt and pepper Trim the bottom of the Brussels sprouts to the base of the leaves and cut in half, removing any dark green or loose leaves. Put them in a pot of boiling water on high heat. When the water starts to boil again after the Brussels have been added, pull from stovetop and strain. Plunge strained Brussels into a bowl of ice water and let cool completely. Drain well after they have cooled. You don’t want to cook the Brussels to mush. They should still be somewhat firm after they are blanched and shocked.

In a large sauté pan, coat the bottom with olive oil, and turn the heat on high. The pan should be hot enough that a little sprinkle of water will sizzle, but not so hot that it’s smoking. Add the Brussels and let them cook untouched for a minute or two. You will feel like they may burn, but the first sear is the most important. Turn one or two with a fork and check, when they are getting nice and browned, you can stir them a little. Cook them for a few more minutes, and finish in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. If pan seems too dry during the cooking, add more olive oil.

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Below, left | Three and 1/2-year-old Gordon helps roll out the pasta dough with mom and dad - Joey and Kaylin Thompson.

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BABY BACK RIBS WITH HOISIN, HAZELNUT AND HONEY

“The smoked hazelnuts as the crust on these ribs will make you glad you did,” said Thompson.

1 rack baby back ribs 1 cup hoisin sauce (Soy Vay Brand is my preference) 1⁄4 cup local honey 1⁄2 cup crushed hazelnuts (crushed with a mortar pestle) Marinate ribs overnight in the honey and hoisin. Fire up the smoker or grill to 350 degrees.

Coat the ribs with the hazelnuts on both sides using any runoff hoisin and honey to help them stick. Place ribs on a cold side of the grill (not directly above the fire) skin-side down, and cook for 2 hours, flip the ribs and cook for two more hours, being careful not to open the grill and lose too much heat. If you’re using a gas grill or electric smoker, taper the heat down by 50 degrees every hour. If you’re using a charcoal grill, one round of charcoal will do just fine. •

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The chef carefully cuts his homemade ravioli.

APPLE CROSTATA WITH LEMON POPPY SEED CRUST “Plop a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and it’s a pretty snazzy finisher,” added Thompson.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GOAT CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH CHARRED ONION CREAM “Any hand rolled pasta is going to wow a crowd, especially packed with flavor,” said the chef.

For the pasta dough: 1 cup egg 1⁄2 lb. all purpose flour 1⁄2 lb. semolina flour For the filling: 1 small butternut squash 6 oz. Goat cheese Salt and pepper For the sauce: 1 small onion 1⁄2 pint heavy cream 1 minced garlic clove Splash of white wine (2oz) Split butternut squash in half, and scoop out the seeds. Place skin side down and oil the inside of the squash. Salt and pepper, and bake on 350 degrees for 1 hour until the top is golden brown and the center is easily pierced with a fork.

Let cool.

Scoop out the inside of the cooled squash with a spoon and put it into a mixing bowl. Add the goat cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well with a fork. Put inside refrigerator.

Add all ingredients for pasta dough in Kitchen Aid mixer with dough hook attachment; mix well until it forms into a good smooth ball. Ball it up and wrap in plastic. (If dough is too dry, add an egg yolk to help it form together.) Let dough rest for 30 minutes in refrigerator.

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Roll out half of the pasta dough to the width of your pasta machine and run through until dough is thin, but not see through. (#4 on a Kitchen Aid roller.)

Using a spoon, scoop about a quarter sized dollop of the filling and line them on the edge of the rolled out pasta, leaving about a half inch on the front and sides to press the pasta together. Once all the filling has been laid down, take a pastry brush with a little water and brush the length of your pasta sheet and in between each ball of filling to dampen. Fold the back side of the pasta over and flush it with the front edge and press firmly to seal. Starting at one end, press the ravioli on both sides and on the back. Using a knife or pasta cutter, cut halfway in between each ravioli and along the front edge if there are tears on the edges.

Repeat with the other half of the dough and filling.

Cut your onion in half and peel it. Put it in the oven on broil until it has charred on both sides. Chop the onion once it has cooled. Sauté the charred onion in a pan with olive oil on medium heat. Add a splash of white wine and let reduce. Add heavy cream, salt and pepper and let simmer for 5 minutes until thickened enough to coat a spoon.

Boil off the pasta for 3-4 minutes in a salted pot of water. With a slotted spoon, take them out and put into a serving dish. Spoon the cream sauce over the top and garnish with some freshly grated Parmesan. •

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For the pie dough: 3 cups all purpose flour 2 sticks unsalted butter 2 teaspoon poppy seed 1 teaspoon salt Zest of 1 lemon 8-10 tablespoons ice water For the filling: 4 sliced Granny Smith apples 1 cup sugar 1⁄2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon One stick butter (cubed) 1⁄4 all purpose flour In a stand mixer combine all of the ingredients for the pie dough and let mix well until butter fully incorporates. Add water 1 tbs. at a time until a ball forms and dough is mixed well. (I usually have to use 10 tbs.) Form into a ball and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Mix all the filling ingredients into a bowl except for the butter.

Cut dough into six even pieces. Flour generously and place onto a lightly floured surface. With a rolling pin, roll each piece into the best circle you can make about 6 inches in diameter, adding a pinch of flour if the dough starts to stick.

Add 1⁄6 of the apple mixture to the center of each trolled out pie dough. Add 1⁄6 of the cubed butter to each one as well. Fold the sides in, leaving an open hole at the top. Press the folds gently so you can be sure they won’t open up and run everywhere when cooking. Brush the finished tarts with water and sprinkle generously with sugar.

Bake on the top rack at 375 degrees for 30-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and apples are soft inside. •

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11⁄2 lb fingerling potatoes 3 strips thick cut bacon 1⁄2 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish Chopped green onion (garnish) Split the potatoes lengthwise and place into a mixing bowl. Oil generously with olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and toss. Place on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil.

Cut the bacon into 1⁄2 inch pieces and distribute over the top of the potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bacon is crisp and potatoes are soft and browned.

While the potatoes are cooking, mix the horseradish and sour cream together with a little pinch of salt and pepper.

Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the sour cream and toss well.

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Christmas at Cotton Patch (49.8 miles, 59 minutes)

Steven and Christy Paul are bringing their seasonal gift to the community with their fun, residential display during Christmas in Cotton Patch. What began as a small, fun display for their little boys, Collin and Joshua, featuring Mickey Mouse, Rudolph and the Grinch has now grown to over 500 inflatable holiday decorations.

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There are also displays synchronized to Christmas music, along with a 30-foot mega tree of lights, 60-foot LED Merry Christmas sign, shooting stars, an eightfoot Elf, a driveway Gingerbread Arch, and many more unique displays. The maze-like walkway covers over a mile of holiday inflatables, with a new lay-out and additional ornaments added each year.

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“It’s been growing every year,” said Steven. “It is best to come early, to beat the crowd. We can have over a thousand people attend each night. We have a lot of workers who try to make it easier for everybody to get through.”

The landowner added it was worth the time the family put into the Christmas extravaganza. “You know you have something special when it’s become a family tradition for a lot of people,” he said. “They come every year, sometimes three or four times.”

When to visit Christmas in Cotton Plant Christmas in Cotton Plant is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 – Dec. 12, from 6-9 p.m. A special Christmas week is scheduled for Dec. 13-Dec. 23, 25 and 26, every night from 6-9 p.m. The event will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 for Family Christmas and Wedding Anniversary.

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The huge Christmas display is easy to locate by the bright lights on Hwy. 15 at the Union/Tippah County line, north of New Albany.

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Shelby Farms ‘Starry Nights’ (88.3 miles, 1 hr 35 minutes)

A holiday favorite for Mid-South residents is the annual “Starry Nights” at the Shelby Farms Park, located in the heart of Memphis, Tenn. More than two million lights illuminate the night sky in the largest drive-through holiday light show and festival in the MidSouth.

“Starry Nights is a Mid-South tradition and over 150,000 guests visit our show every year from all over the region and across the U.S.,” said events manager Natalie Wilson.

She added there are all new light displays this year, including some of the event’s 28-year favorites such as the “Memphis in Lights” display that celebrates some of the most iconic places in Memphis.

The drive-thru tour takes about 30-45 minutes depending on how the traffic is moving through the show. Visitors won’t want to miss a sparkling moment as brilliant, awesome displays bring a childlike wonder to all. Drive slowly and be sure to turn the radio to 106.5 to hear wonderful holiday favorites.

In addition, guests can visit Magical Mistletoe Village and the Starry Zoo at the Shelby Farms Park site. There are also camel rides, photos with Santa, Starry Carriage ride and hay rides.

Discount nights or “theme” nights are Dec. 3, “Holiday Sweater Night”; Dec. 10, “Decorate Your Car Night,” Dec. 16, “Scout Night”; and Dec. 17, “HOWL at the Stars Night.” Participate in the fun and receive $5 off per car, minivan or truck.

All proceeds from Starry Nights benefit Shelby Farms Park

Conservancy, the nonprofit organization that manages and operates Shelby Farms Park plus Shelby Farms Greenline. The Shelby Farms Greenline is a 6.5 mile urban trail connecting Midtown Memphis to Shelby Farms Park which has 4,500 acres of green space and 6.5 miles of urban trail.

“We want to expose our guests not only to the beauty of holiday lights but more importantly, to the vast resource that is Shelby Farms Park for families to enjoy,” said Wilson. “We hope that Starry Nights is a catalyst for them to return for a day or weekend excursion.”

Read all about Starry Nights, Magical Mistletoe Village and the Starry Zoo at the Shelby Farms Park site, www.shelbyfarmspark. org/starrynights.

When to visit Shelby Farms Starry Nights

“Starry Nights” is being presented Friday-Saturday, 6-10 p.m., and Sunday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m., through Dec. 27. Cost is $20 per car, minivan or truck; $50 per large van (15 passenger) or limo; and $150 per charter bus or school bus.

Participants can also experience “Starry Nights” on a Starry Carriage or Hay Ride. The price is by carriage, not by person. A full carriage ride includes all the lights displays, lasts a little less than an hour and passes Magical Mistletoe Village for $90. A half carriage ride includes a ride past half of the lights displays and cost $60. Hour hay rides are truck-drawn and pass all the lights and exhibits. Prices depend on number of people.

Directions

Traveling east on I-40, take the Walnut Grove Road exit headed east. From Walnut Grove Road, take a left at the Farm Road Intersection. Keep to the right to enter Shelby Farms Park. For more information, call 901-222-7275.

Opposite page | More than two million lights illuminate the night sky during “Starry Nights” at Shelby Farms in the largest drive-through holiday light show and festival in the Mid-South.

Left | Camel rides are an added feature during “Starry Nights” at Shelby Farms in Memphis, Tenn.

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Memphis Zoo Lights (104.1 miles, 1 hr 52 minutes)

There will be singing Christmas trees, a skating ring, and photos with Bamboo, the panda bear during Zoo Lights at the Memphis Zoo. The zoo’s gift shop, Cat House Café and expo building will be opened daily and nightly as well.

What better way to enjoy the season’s pageantry, surrounded by holiday glow while visiting real animals and experiencing real snow, than at the zoo?

Zoo Lights at the Memphis Zoo has real snow in the Courtyard, an all-new ride, the “Silver Streak,” a 90-foot, LED Ferris Wheel, Santa in his shop, live reindeer and thousands of LED holiday lights.

There will be singing Christmas trees, a skating ring, and photos with Bamboo, the panda bear. The zoo’s gift shop, Cat House Café and expo building will be open daily and nightly as well.

“We are so excited about this year’s Zoo Lights,” said Laura Doty, marketing and communications manager. “It is always a fun, family-friendly event that everyone loves and enjoys. It is really become a holiday tradition for a lot of families. We are really looking forward to seeing a lot of new people and having them come to see all our new attractions.”

The winter wonderland will also include a 200-ftlong tunnel of light, Magic Mr. Nick Illusion Shows, camel rides, hot chocolate and holiday treats available at the Cat House Café, a free China Carousel, and fun activities for children in the Expo. A tram offers free rides through the Zoo Lights.

While many of the animals will be sleeping inside, zoo visitors can still see Animals of the Night, the Herpetarium, the Aquarium and Once Upon a Farm.

When to visit Zoo Lights

Memphis Zoo Lights is open throughout the zoo from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Nov. 21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12; Dec. 18-23; and Dec. 25-30. Cost is $6 for members and $8 for nonmembers.

Zoo Lights is a separate event and requires a separate ticket. Last admission to the Zoo is 4 p.m., and Zoo Lights begins at 5:30 p.m.

More things to do at the zoo

Ice skating, $6 per person Daytime skating is from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., last admission, 4 p.m.

Nighttime skating will be available Jan. 1-3 Ferris Wheel, $5 per person The Silver Streak, $5 per person Camel rides, $3, members and $4, nonmembers Visit memphiszoo.org/zoolights for a full list of holiday activities and a calendar. For more information, call 901-333-6500.

Zoo Lights at the Memphis Zoo has real snow in the Courtyard, an all-new ride, the “Silver Streak,” a 90-foot, LED Ferris Wheel, Santa in his shop, live reindeer and thousands of LED holiday lights.

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The holiday season is now here, bringing visions of sugar plums, arctic blasts and glittering snowflakes to the Crossroads area.

While many are snuggled up and content to sip warm beverages near the fireplace, others are excited for the opportunity to get outdoors, watch or participate in winter The Polar Express

sports and bask in the wondrous beauty of Mother Nature as she weaves her icy spell upon the south.

In keeping with the cool change in climate, the following activities are recommended for both families and individuals who wish to continue or start new traditions.

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Tickets may be booked by calling 877-334-4783.

Prices for adults range from $40 for Standard Class to $70 for Diamond Class. Children’s tickets for ages 2–12 range from $30 for Standard Class to $60 for Diamond Class.

Groups of 25 or more will receive a 10 percent dis-

Complete with all the bells and whistles, guests can expect dancing chefs, singing elves and a special gift from St. Nicholas as the conductor beckons, “All Aboard!”

As the train departs Batesville

By Kimberly Shelton | For Crossroads Magazine destined for the North Pole, both count in standard class. the young and the young at heart are encouraged to relax in Membership to The Rail Baron Club is also available for their favorite pj’s as they enjoy the festivities on the roundtrip train ride. To sweeten the deal, on-board chefs will serve those wishing to gain early access to 2016 tickets.

The train will depart the depot in Batesville at 11 a.m., 1 cookies and hot cocoa to all passengers.

The Historic Polar Express Depot includes nearby parking, p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20– Sunday, Nov. 22; Friday, Nov. 27–Sunday, 29; Wednesday, a ticket office, gift shop, restrooms and a boarding area.

Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 6; Wednesday, Dec. 9–Sunday, Dec.13; Duration time is approximately one hour from when the Tuesday, Dec. 15–Wednesday, 23; Saturday, Dec. 26 and train departs the depot until its return. In order to maintain Sunday, Dec. 27. the holiday magic, the location of the North Pole is kept top

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Patrons should note that not all dates have all departure times listed.

(For more information visit the website at https://www. grenadapolarexpressride.com. The historic depot is located at One Public Square in Batesville.)

(The skating center is located at 10705 Ridgeway Industrial Drive in Olive Branch. For more information call 901-881-8544, email info@midsouthicehouse.com or visit http://www.midsouthicehouse.com.)

Mid-South Ice House Ice Arena and Skating Center From public skating and parties to hockey, curling and fitness, the Mid-South Ice House Ice Arena and Skating Center is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some cool winter fun.

Skating and hockey lessons are available for those who would like lessons from the Skate School & Academy. A proshop and skate repair are also offered.

Public skating times are from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday–Friday with a DJ Skate from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday; 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday with a Cosmic Skate from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is $9 per person or $3 for ages three and under.

However, non-skating parents may enter for free. Skate rental is $3 per person.

For just $49, patrons can purchase the Friday Night Friends and Family 4-Pack Special which includes admission and skating rental for four people, one 16-inch pizza and a pitcher of soda.

No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the rink.

Bancorpsouth Arena and Conference Center Ice Skating

Beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, patrons can hit the ice as they enjoy fun-filled winter recreation with others.

The cost is just $10 per person and includes skate rental.

Birthday parties, private party rental and public skating lessons are also available.

(For ice skating days, times and other information contact the administration office at 662-841-6573 or visit the website at http://www.bcsarena.com. The Bancorpsouth Arena and Conference Center is located at 375 East Main Street in Tupelo.)

While aboard The Polar Express, each child will receive a special gift – a shining silver sleigh bell from Santa.

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poinsettias can be damaged by exposure Along with the fragrant evergreens Keep poinsettias to low temperatures, even if they are only and twinkling lights synonymous with exposed for short periods of time. They the holiday season, poinsettias make up be wrapped and protected against a key component of holiday decorating. looking great through Unlike holly and some of the other should the elements when brought home. For maximum plant life, poinsettias need to greenery that is commonly associated the holidays be placed near a warm, sunny window, with the holidays, poinsettias do not naturally thrive in the colder temperatures. These plants originate in southern Mexico and were considered an exotic plant when first introduced to the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett, the first American ambassador to Mexico.

Poinsettias can be fickle plants and ones that gardening novices may find challenging to maintain. The plants are comprised of green foliage, colorful (often red) flower bracts, and the actual flowers of the plants, which are the red or green buttonlike parts nestled in the center of the bracts.

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or another area that has ample amounts of light. They thrive in temperatures between 60 and 75 F and should be kept away from warm or cold drafts.

Water the plant whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but don’t let the plant sit in water. Over- or under-watering can cause leaves to drop prematurely and wilt. If your home lacks in humidity, you may need to water the plant more frequently. Poinsettias do not need to be fertilized while the plant is in bloom.

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The Ohio State University Extension says poinsettias can be reflowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good. You can speak with a gardening expert or consult online resources for the proper care schedule. Caring for a poinsettia year-round involves gradually drying out the plant and storing it in a cool location. The plant later will be moved outdoors and then

back inside and pruned to keep a full shape.

Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight shortens to about 12 hours or less. Therefore, to have the plant in full flower by Christmas, it will have to be kept in complete darkness between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. from early October until Thanksgiving.

Many people find the affordability of poinsettias makes it more convenient to buy new ones each year than try to foster regrowth.

Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous to humans or animals, but they should not be ingested due to the potential for allergic reactions. Poinsettias can help remove pollutants from indoor air, which is advantageous during the winter months when windows are typically closed.

Select plants with dark green foliage and no low or damaged leaves to ensure the best success for keeping poinsettias healthy and vibrant throughout the holidays.

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