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Gearing up for Spring travel? Check out our packing list filled with bright, fresh looks for warm-weather destinations.
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10 SOUTHERN RITES OF PASSAGE Must-visit destinations for every Mid-Southerner Whether planning for outdoor adventure, a leisurely experience or a cultural exploration of somewhere new, our guide offers fun, diverse locations for everyone on the move.
82 ROUND HILL HOTEL & VILLAS, JAMAICA
A place steeped in tradition, Round Hill boasts unspoiled beaches, world-class service and timeless elegance of a bygone era.
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40 KREWE OF HERNANDO MARDI GRAS BALL 44 JA TATE-PANOLA “MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE” 46 MYSTIC KREWE OF PEGASUS “FIRE AND ICE BALL” 47 YMCA POLAR PLUNGE 48 BYHALIA FISH FRY & BBQ 48 UNDERGROUND ART 50 NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI THEATRE ALLIANCE ALLIE AWARDS
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13 PEOPLE
A Vision for the Future Senator David Parker talks DeSoto County
16 FOOD
A Taste of Brazil Southaven resident shares some spicy Latin cooking
20 MUSIC
Jimbo Mathus The pursuit of life, creativity and catfish music
24 BOOKS Home
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The latest from world-renowned novelist Toni Morrison
27 DRINKS
Small Batch Southern Booze Enticing spirits exclusive to the MidSouth
51 CAUSES
When Health Care Isn’t About Profits Local nonprofit provides a leading voice in faith-based health care
55 PLACES
Romance is in the Air
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Absence of children makes the heart grow fonder at Henderson Park Inn, Destin, FL
93 ENTERTAINING Luck O’ the Irish
The feast day of Saint Patrick with a little more flavor
96 LIVE WELL 108
Looking Good Modern Aesthetics for the ageless
96 ON THE MONEY 111 Debt Strategy
Get a fresh start on bad investments
112 96 SEE & DO
Taste of DeSoto 9th Annual Taste of DeSoto
IN EVERY ISSUE: Editor’s Letter 6 Contributors 8 Calendar 10 Reader Recipes 102
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HALLIE MCKAY
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Travel Vacation is a special part of everyone’s lives, whether it’s your first trip to the beaches of the Gulf or a summer spent camping under the stars in the wild hills of Tennessee. For those out there planning a trip, we’ve got you covered with our “Vacation Ready, page 33” feature on planning and packing for the perfect getaway. Also, be sure to check out our cover feature “10 Southern Rites of Passage, page 60,” for an extensive travel guide to the best places to see and things to do in the region. We’ve compiled a list of 10 activities and 30 places that every Southerner should experience, including visiting the famous haunts of the area’s legendary blues and rock musicians as well as a plethora of places to eat, drink and experience the massive melting pot that is the MidSouth. In addition, we’ve got a feature on the beautiful “Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Jamaica, page 82” for our readers who may be in search of a more exotic excursion on the white-sand beaches of one of the most popular travel destinations on the planet. And homebodies looking to stay healthy might want to take a gander at this month’s causes section for our feature “When Health Care Isn’t About Profits, page 51” for a look inside one of the area’s leading faith-based nonprofit health care providers. As we get older, we tend to forget the magic of discovering new places and trying new things. I urge everyone to take strides in 2013 toward reinvigorating that old frontiersman mindset of adventure and experience. This month’s issue packs a ton of fun travel options, as well as our usual offering of the best people, places and fashion in the MidSouth. We hope you have as much fun reading it as we did putting it together. Happy Trails,
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Michael
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The photos you see in this month’s food feature “Taste of Brazil” (page 16) were shot by photographer Michael Hensley. The photographer/attorney/pizza franchiser grew up around his father’s constant art projects, which helped instill a deep appreciation for all forms of art. That passion stuck and today he is the owner of Digital Muse Media, a company specializing in photography, graphic design, campaign marketing, web design and video. Hensley holds a degree in Architectural Engineering from University of Southern Mississippi, as well as a law degree from the University of Mississippi. Hensley continues to practice law in his hometown of Hernando.
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Natalie
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A resident of Senatobia, Mississippi, Troutt is a writer and photographer. She has enjoyed writing everything from poetry to short stories since she was a child. When she is not writing, Troutt enjoys playing the piano, watching Law & Order and attending sporting events at her alma mater, The University of Mississippi. Troutt is also a member of the Tate-Panola chapter of the Junior Auxiliary, which assists needy children in the area. Troutt writes “Taste of Brazil” in this month’s issue of Click. Read her story on page 16.
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Author of this month’s cover story, Casey Hilder writes “10 Southern Rites of Passage: Must-visit destinations for every Mid-Southerner” (page 60). Hilder is the former editor-in-chief of The Daily Helmsman at the University of Memphis and a soon-to-be M.A. graduate. An affair with a Polaroid instant camera at a young age sparked his lifelong passion for journalism, which eventually led to a varied background in the newspaper and magazine industry. A frequent contributor to Click magazine, he writes on people and places of the region. Hilder currently lives in East Memphis with his dog, Boomer.
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Cline
“Being able to showcase a great fundraiser, for a great charity, always makes my heart happy,” says frequent contributing photographer Lisa Cline. Recently, she covered Mystic Krewe of Pegasus “Fire and Ice” Ball (page 46) as well as Northwest Mississippi Theatre Alliance’s Allie Awards (page 50). Cline resides in Olive Branch, where she is the owner of Lisa Cline Photography, specializing in family portraits and special event photography. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering with the Olive Twig Humanitarian Group and The Community Foundation of NW Mississippi.
Smith
Writer and photographer Cassie Smith can be seen at many of the events covered in Click’s Out & About section. This month, she attended the 2nd Annual Krewe of Hernando Mardi Gras Ball. See photos from the event on page 40 of this month’s issue. A Hernando native, Smith graduated from Ole Miss with a liberal arts degree and currently volunteers for numerous local nonprofits, including writing “Play Around With Music,” a blog for the Mississippi Music Foundation. Photography is one of her many hobbies, which include reading, horseback riding and grooving to live music.
Shana Raley
Lusk
A lifelong reader and writer, Shana Raley-Lusk is a freelance writer and book reviewer with a special focus on Southern literature. A native of East Tennessee, Shana has a unique and varied background in fine arts, interior design, creative writing and literature. She holds an English degree with a concentration in literature from The University of Tennessee Knoxville and writes for a number of publications on a range of topics. This month, she reviews Home, the latest novel from legendary author Toni Morrison (page 24). Lusk lives in the greater Knoxville area with her husband and their two young sons.
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A Vision for the future Senator David Parker combines a doctor’s touch and a life of careful financial planning to help serve DeSoto County. story by TIM SUMMERS JR.
ewly-elected Mississippi State Senator and optometrist David Parker of Olive Branch has spent years helping people in the area see clearer. Now his schedule is spent between his practice here in the area and trips to the Capitol where he represents his constituents, but he says during an interview that his responsibilities remain separate, while the perspective he has gained during his years of treating the county are invaluable. “I’ve acclimated pretty well,” Parker says of his new responsibilities. “It’s not terrible. I have hit the ground running.” More importantly, Parker says that his experience as a leader
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in his professional life have helped him make connections in the past. “I have always been very active in my profession.” Parker previously served as just about every position from Board Member to President of the Mississippi Optometric Association as several national positions, and he says that the Capitol building is not such an unfamiliar place to him. “I am not going in there not knowing anyone,”he states. But he keeps the two halves of his life separate, and his commitment to the practice, thanks to his staff and partners, has not wavered. “When I am a Senator I do not have to worry about the practice.”
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However he says that he does still make some time to see patients when he is not in Jackson. He makes frequent trips back and forth, Skyping his family on the nights when he is away. His experience as a doctor has helped him understand more of the wants and needs for the county, as he says he has treated such a wide variety of people, people that he would have never otherwise met. “Whatever walk of life you are in you learn by listening,”says Parker. A lifelong DeSoto County resident, understanding the needs of the county is something that holds great import for the new senator. Parker graduated from Greenbrook Elementary and Southaven High School, eventually earning a scholarship to Christian Brothers University in Memphis. There he began studies in engineering before moving to biology, graduated and moved onto optometry school, eventually exiting the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis Magna Cum Laude. But it has not always been easy for the doctor, who recently opened a second practice in Horn Lake, and there are lessons, hard-won, that he carries with him today. He was born to his parents when they were older, a fact that forced him to shoulder more responsibility earlier on than most. He began working as soon as he was able, in high school, first for as a greenskeeper for Briargate Country Club, working whenever he had a chance. During college he worked for FedEx for some time, and in both positions he rose to become manager over a staff. Parker says he developed a strong passion for financial responsibility as a result. And as he grew older and his parents aged, he became more and more the custodian of his family’s affairs, shouldering a burdensome responsibility to have at so young an age. “I didn’t, for many years,
have anyone to turn to.” His plan he says, ensured that he walked away from school with no debt and has committed to solid financial practices since. “I think everything kind of molds you into what you become,” he says. “It’s going to rain. You need to prepare for the rain.” But financial caution did not stop him from considering construction of a new practice in DeSoto County. “This is my home. I feel a responsibility to invest in it.” And as a business owner and health care professional, his perspective finds a useful and needed niche in certain discussions, especially concerning the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare as it is otherwise known. “I understand the impact that the implementation of Obamacare is going to have,” Parker says. “Hopefully I will be an asset to find common ground.” He was concerned with the prospect of the uninsured, a group he says could have to be cared for the hospitals in the area at their expense, as well as the problem facing business owners and leaders as the federal deadline for implementation of health care exchange looms over the state Legislature. And of course, as a legislator from DeSoto County, the issue of charter schools is not a conversation that can be avoided. Parker, who attended public schools, is proud of the system currently in place. “I feel blessed that in DeSoto County we have great public schools as well as great private schools,” he says. However, as a parent, he believes each child is different and as such, the education of the child should take an approach of individualization. “As a parent you have to look at your child and their needs and make a decision,”
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says the Senator. “There is not a cookie-cutter approach to raise children.” And for Parker the process of decision-making is inseparable from the practice of prayer. “I am someone that prays daily,” he says. Parker and his family are members of Getwell Road United Methodist Church in Olive Branch. “I always want to act rather than react. Faith is something that allows you to do that.” “Prayer is a time to just reflect and clear the cobwebs.” In Jackson, Parker says prayer helps him concentrate on the important issues, remaining focused that the decisions down at the Capitol affect everyone in the county, from schools to jobs. “It has everything to do with what happens in Jackson,” Parker says. And for him it is an opportunity to continue his service to the county, not for himself but for what he thinks he can do to help others. “Sometimes in life you don’t do things for what you can get out of them, you do it for what you can give.”
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outhaven resident Maria Hensley knows good food. Raised in Brazil with a mother who cooked all the time, Hensley has had a passion for cooking since she was a young girl. Hensley is from Salvador, the capital city of the state of Bahia. After marrying her American husband, William Hensley, who she dated for only a month and a half before realizing he was “The One,� she committed to a life of travel. Her husband was the president of an oil company and Hensley says that she moved over 30 times throughout the course of his career. She lived in many different places, such as Africa, where she taught kindergarten, and the United Arab Emirates, before moving to the United States in 1974. She and her husband were married for 32 years and he passed away only a few years ago. Now a proud American citizen, Hensley enjoys her life in Mississippi. While she loves to cook, she lives alone and mostly cooks for special events only. Her big passion these days is dancing. She takes ballroom dance classes in Memphis and Southaven several times a week, and looks forward to showing off her acquired dance skills when she returns to Brazil for a visit in May. Hensley is very much looking forward to the trip, as she will reunite with many family members and friends. She also looks forward to eating at the restaurant that is owned by one of her four sisters in her hometown. Her last trip to her home country was three years ago, when she stayed for two months. This time around, Hensley is hoping to extend her trip to four or five months. She acknowledged that she is getting older and does not know how many more times she will be able to return to Brazil.
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A Taste of Brazil South American import and Southaven resident Maria Hensley shares the secrets of spicy latin cooking. story by NATALIE TROUTT photos by MICHAEL HENSLEY
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When Hensley is not cooking or dancing, she is spending time with family. Hensley has one son, Michael, who is married to Rosie. She also has two grandchildren, Catalina and Cecilia, who sometimes assist her when she cooks and who she is teaching to speak Portuguese. One of Hensley’s sisters also resides in Mississippi and she has a niece in Texas, as well. Hensley says that the people of Brazil are extremely family-oriented and she works to stay connected to her family, no matter where they are, through telephone, email and Skype. As far as her cooking goes, she cannot name a favorite dish to prepare. She says simply, “If I don’t like it, I don’t cook it.” She also says that cooking is something she pretty much taught herself to do. While her mother cooked often, she and her siblings were not allowed to cook in the home. In Brazil, especially at that time, the female head of the house would feel the need to do everything in the home with no assistance. Hensley said that everything that her mother cooked was her favorite.
“If I don’t like it, I don’t cook it.”
Typical Brazilian dishes focus largely on meat, with rice and beans as a staple in many meals. Hensley says that it can be difficult to prepare certain Brazilian foods here, as some of the ingredients cannot be found in the area, or can only be obtained through stores such as the International Food Market in Memphis. Even so, Hensley is able to make incredibly tasty dishes such as the moqueca de camarao that is featured in this issue.
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MOQUECA DE CAMARAO (SHRIMP STEW) Serves 4 Ingredients:
Juice of 1 lemon 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 to 2 T white vinegar ½ t salt 1 pound fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined 1 t fresh cilantro, chopped 2 T tomato paste Black pepper to taste 1 cup thin coconut milk 2 to 3 T dende (palm) oil
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Make a marinade with lemon, onion, garlic, vinegar, and salt. Marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes. Put mixture into a sauce pan and add cilantro, tomato paste, and black pepper to taste. Add thin coconut milk and cook over low heat until the shrimp are cooked. Add the thick coconut milk and dende (palm) oil. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Serve with rice.
MUSSE DE COCO (COCONUT MOUSSE) Ingredients:
1 can mocha milk 1 can regular milk 1 can coconut milk 1 packet shredded coconut 1 box of cream 2 envelopes colorless gelatin 5 T water
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Mix together and refrigerate.
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The Pursuit of Life, Liberty and Catfish Music Former Squirrel Nut Zippers frontman Jimbo Mathus now heads the Tri-State Coalition. story by CASEY HILDER
atfish, buffalo and possums are just a few creatures of the South that have a tie to the unique musical career of Jimbo Mathus. Jimbo recently took to the stage of The Brass Door on January 25 alongside the Tri-State Coalition for the album release party of White Buffalo, the group’s most recent offering. The little Irish pub in Memphis was crowded with fans and friends, and they managed to find plenty of space to dance and enjoy the Tri-State sound. The album’s release comes on the heels of a rediscovery of Delta sound by Mathus, whose trademark lazy drawl and warm demeanor makes it clear that the Corinth native wears his Southern hospitality on his sleeve. The album, produced by with Fat Possum Records of Oxford, represents
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the culmination of Jimbo’s rich musical career. With tracks like “Confederate Buddha” and “Who’ll Sop My Gravy,” Jimbo says he is finally able to perform his music, his way. Jimbo’s new groove, dubbed “Catfish Music,” consists of a slow, soul-driven Mississippi melody that moves crowds and shakes ceilings in small southern venues across the Delta. Because of the Delta’s frequent association with the smooth, whiskery fish, Jimbo chose to forever connect his Mississippi heritage and his own unique musical sound. And his newest album, White Buffalo, does just that. The white buffalo is a rare animal because it is pure white, but not albino. It is a sacred omen to the native people, and according to Jimbo, the white buffalo calf named Tukota, which was born about one hundred miles east in the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, was the inspiration for the album title. “I’ve been a student, a composer, a writer and a band leader — I’m always branching out,” he says. And as a former riverboat
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deckhand, the Mississippi culture runs deep in Jimbo’s veins. While his time as frontman for the 1990s swing band Squirrel Nut Zippers cemented Jimbo’s place in musical history, the band’s harmony came from a lifetime of musical study. “I just grew up with a lot of good pickers and singers,” he says. Jimbo was raised around musicians and spent his formative years developing his own musical style and learning from his father and other relatives. Many of his recent tracks are the product of a youth spent singing and playing mandolin, drums, piano and bass guitar. “Guitar is my premiere instrument, but you could say I’ve given myself many musical degrees over the years,” Jimbo says. Jimbo originally left Mississippi for North Carolina because he initially thought opportunities to learn and play music were few and far between in the Magnolia State. However, throughout the years his interaction with other Mississippi musicians increased, which led Jimbo to realize that all roads were pointing him back home, specifically to the Hill Country and the Delta of the Magnolia State. “When I was seventeen, I left home to be a musician. It’s what I always wanted to do,” he says. Jimbo first gained fame alongside his wife Katharine Whalen in the 90’s through a duo known as the Squirrel Nut Zippers, a cavalcade of sound that resembles a sharp, calculated fusion of blues, jazz and vaudeville swing. The band drew inspiration from pre-Civil War music and old big-band antebellum tracks to produce an uncanny modern sound unlike any other. Together, Mathus and Whalen performed classic tracks like “Memphis Exorcism” and their hot 1996 single “Hell,” a tongue-in-cheek tune about an inviting tour through the darker regions of the afterlife. The group headlined several exclusive events, including the second inauguration of Bill Clinton and the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, as well guest spots on a few major television programs like Late Night with David Letterman and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in 1998. Though the Squirrel Nut Zippers disbanded and he and Whalen divorced, he never lost sight of his passion for music. Throughout the past two decades, he has ventured into a solo career path, myclickmag.com | MARCH 2013 21
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full circle. Born and raised in Mississippi and now with an album supported by an Oxford-based record label, Jimbo says he grew up fishing, going to church and embracing a variety of musical sounds. “I get asked a lot, ‘Hey, man, what kind of music do y’all play?’” Jimbo says. “I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s a combination of all kinds of Southern music.”While it’s far from over, but it’s been quite a journey for Jimbo, from singing and playing music with his relatives in his early years to the fame he saw with the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Tri-State Coalition and musical jaunts. “Celebrate your roots. For better or worse, that is your strength,” he says. Upcoming dates for Jimbo’s White Buffalo tour include a performance at Austin’s South by Southwest conference and a stop in Clarksdale for the annual juke joint festival on April 13.
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opened and closed a Delta Recording Services Recording Studio, and played alongside the legendary blues strummer Buddy Guy. He also wrote and produced a successful historical musical revue entitled Mosquitoville, leading the 11-person cast in performances for communities across the state of Mississippi. Now married to Jennifer White Pierce, Jimbo Mathus now proudly leads the Tri-State Coalition, a band whose title represents the area of musicians that it comprises: Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. One might say that Jimbo has come
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he concept of ‘home’ is a many-faceted notion. While Webster’s Dictionary defines it as “one’s place of residence,” it certainly encompasses a great deal more than that for most people. The word ‘home’ connotes warmth, closeness, security and safety. It is a soft place to land and a refuge from the storms of life, so to speak. It goes beyond an address and provides us with something greater than shelter. ‘Home’ implies a connection to our roots and a bond with our origins. It means something different to each of us and is as intangible and unique as our experiences. The most recent work of legendary novelist Toni Morrison, a short novel entitled Home, explores this complicated idea of what home really means through the tale of 24 year-old Korean War veteran and native, Georgian Frank Money. Vulnerable and basically helpless at the onset of the book, Frank has suffered a tremendous amount of loss in his life and the impact of his sadness is beginning to take its toll on him. He is haunted by the memory of his two best friends, both of whom were lost in the war. At the same time, he is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and his heart is yearning for the girlfriend he was forced to leave behind as he journeys to his hometown of Lotus, a place that he has spent a lifetime hating. Though Frank has little desire to return to Lotus and the war has left him broken on the inside, his enduring love for his younger sister, Cee, prompts his pilgrimage to a hometown charged with memories that he must face. A moving tale of one man’s struggles, Home explores Frank’s journey into his own past. He is forced to re-adapt into civilian society, but more importantly, he must rediscover who he is along the way. His quest for home is ultimately his pursuit to find himself and a sense of peace. In her typical style, Morrison provides brilliant details about Frank, Cee and the other characters in the novel. This allows readers to develop a very intimate connection with them and with the story, itself. The relevance of returning home is at its very core. Home, in Frank’s case, turns out to be more about a certain person than about a certain place. Though shorter than most of her works, Home still manages to examine many of the themes that pervade Morrison’s earlier novels, such as love and redemption. The prose and style used here feel somewhat easier to read and less dense than that of her earlier books, as well. In the richly textured tapestry that is American literature, perhaps no one storyteller has been as celebrated as Toni Morrison. From her widely beloved first novel, The Bluest Eye, to other highly acclaimed works such as Sula, Morrison’s writing career has spanned over four decades and earned her the Pulitzer Prize, as well as the Nobel Peace Prize. A literary icon of our time, Morrison is known for gracefully crafting intimate characters while exploring epic themes and this book is no exception. Inspirational and complex, Home seeks to bring readers along for one man’s intricately woven tale of self-discovery and ultimately, renewal.
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HOME American literary icon Toni Morrison explores themes of redemption, returning home and confronting the past in her most recent novel ‘Home.’ by SHANA RALEY-LUSK
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While Tennessee is famous for whiskey, alcohol aficionados may not know that the MidSouth is home to several distilleries that produce a variety of unique libations including gin, bourbon, vodka and even a modern twist on old-timey moonshine. Here’s five southern spirits produced and sold exclusively in the South. photos and story by CASEY HILDER
POPCORN SUTTON’S WHITE WHISKEY (93 proof) NASHVILLE, TN | $30 | BUSTER’S LIQUORS & WINES This East Tennessee invention comes courtesy of modern-day bootlegger Marvin Sutton, who crafted his own white whiskey well past the time of prohibition. However, its eponymous maker’s unscrupulous and untaxed production methods ensured plenty of legal troubles for Sutton, who died in 2009. This recent iteration serves as an attempt to legitimize the signature swill of the late, legendary moonshiner. Popcorn Sutton’s White Whiskey resides in mason jars with individually numbered lids and offers a unique, slightly eccentric take on Tennessee whiskey. Sutton’s concoction lacks the caramel hue present in most of its kind due to the manufacturing process, which eschews the traditional barrel-aging method for a distinct transparent look and unique, straight-from-the-still flavor. The result is a more delicate liquor better suited for mixers than its copper-colored kin.
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CATHEAD (80 proof) GLUCKTSTADT, MS | $20 | CORK & BARREL Cathead Vodka is the first liquor to be produced legally in Mississippi in more than a century and holds claim to the only legally sanctioned distillery in the Magnolia State. This small-batch vodka variant possesses a smooth, charcoalfiltered flavor that is much than softer than its 80-proof label implies. The name refers to a slang term for the musicians of the region, who often appropriated a feline motif for their album covers, guitar cases and juke joint window dressings. True to its namesake, a dollar of every bottle sold fuels local musicians through contributions to the Music Maker Relief Foundation, a nonprofit organization geared toward assisting Delta blues musicians. Cathead Vodka is also available in seasonal Honeysuckle blend.
SUGGESTIONS POPCORN SUTTON’S: Mix with your margaritas for a new take on a classic. CATHEAD: Screwdriver? Yes please. Try this Mississippi Vodka next time you are craving one.
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CORSAIR ARTISAN GIN (88 proof) NASHVILLE, TN | $30 | BUSTER’S LIQUORS & WINES
While Tennessee is widely known for an assortment of bourbons and whiskeys, the Volunteer State hasn’t gained much recognition for gin. Corsair aims to change that with this smallbatch Tennessee twist on the usual juniper and barley blend. True to the craft, each batch is produced in a hammered copper still and given a handwritten label denoting its origin. A crisp, floral scent and light licorice undertone complement the natural flavor of this blend. However, the pronounced citrus flavor and hint of spice also makes it perfect for cocktails and mixers. The back of the bottle boasts “a rich apothecary of ingredients” that includes various botanicals, spices and herbs exclusive to the Corsair method.
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SUGGESTIONS CORSAIR ARTISAN GIN: Mix with cranberry juice and tonic water for a twist on an otherwise lackluster gin and tonic. PRICHARD’S SWEET LUCY: Heading to the Kentucky Derby? Mix this bourbon liqueur with the ever-classic Mint Julep.
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PRICHARD’S SWEET LUCY BOURBON LIQUEUR (70 proof) KELSO, TN | $27 | D’VINE WINES
This liqueur saw humble beginnings as a duck blind favorite and has found its home in flasks across the South ever since. Prichard’s Sweet Lucy offers a blend of apricot and orange bundled in a faint caramel color. This light, sweet blend has helped shape Prichard’s variation, which has since become the definitive version of this classic. Named after an exclamation a hunter might utter upon firing a shotgun, this southern spirit is often billed as the best the way to pass the time between waves of waterfowl. Founded in 1997, Prichard’s distillery produces a variety of rums and whiskeys and holds the title of Tennessee’s first legal distillery since prohibition. A portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold is donated to the regional wetland conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited.
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BELLE MEADE BOURBON (90 proof) NASHVILLE, TN | $40 BUSTER’S LIQUORS & WINES Belle Meade Bourbon hails from the historic Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, a former plantation which was converted shortly after the Reconstruction Era and shut down in 1909 due to prohibition. Brothers Andy and Charles Nelson recently revived their great-greatgreat grandfather’s legacy to create this smooth upstart to the throne of Tennessee bourbon. This small-batch bourbon is produced four barrels at a time under the guidance of an old Nelson family recipe to create a potent rye blend comprised of plum and cherry undertones wrapped in a deep oak hue.
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Como he First Annual Valentine’s Charity Ball “Mardi Gras Masquerade” was sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary and was held in Como Feb. 2. Tickets were $100 a couple and $65 for single admission. The tickets included entertainment and dancing, a silent auction and photographs. The Junior Auxiliary of Tate and and Panola counties is a philanthropic women’s organization that sponsors a number of worthwhile activities and charities in the region. It was estimated that the intake for charity was approximately $4,000 (with T-shirt orders, etc., still coming in). The revelers numbered around 125. photos by CASEY HILDER
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When Health Care Isn’t About Profits Memphis’ Church Health Center serves as a role model for the rest of the nation story by TONYA L. THOMPSON photos COURTESY OF MEMPHIS’ CHURCH HEALTH CENTER
hat would you do if you were sick and uninsured? Would you wait it out and hope it’ll go away on its own, despite the pain? For more than 100,000 people across Shelby County, this is a very real dilemma, but thanks to the Church Health Center located on Peabody Avenue in Memphis, health care for the uninsured has been affordable and accessible for more than 20 years. Founded in 1987 by Dr. G. Scott Morris, the Church Health Center provides comprehensive medical care for the lowwage uninsured in the region and serves approximately
than 18, the sole caregiver to a young child or a student), and you must be a Shelby County resident. This type of service has filled a desperate need in Memphis — a city that has reached the apex of several ‘top-10’ lists for being one of the unhealthiest metropolitan areas in the nation. In fact, this was one of the reasons Memphis was chosen as a point of origin for the Church Health Center’s services. “Dr. Morris, a native of Atlanta, read that Memphis was one of the poorest major cities in America,” says Jeff Hulett, PR and
42,000 patients each year. This care includes vision, dental, social services, psychiatry, counseling and physical therapy, in addition to a walk-in clinic serving uninsured patients in need of immediate care. The only requirements are that you must be uninsured, you must work at least 20 hours a week (unless you are younger
Communications Coordinator for the Church Health Center. “[Dr. Morris] figured if this model could work in Memphis, it could work anywhere. Today, we’ve grown to become the largest faith-based organization of our type in the country.” According to Hulett, the Center’s mission is to provide quality, affordable healthcare to uninsured work-
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ing people and their families. This vision of health care, however, goes beyond the immediate need and works toward helping individuals and families achieve optimum health by strengthening their bodies and minds through innovative, high-quality programs. These programs include cooking classes, group exercise, activities for children and more at their Church Health Center Wellness, a certified medical fitness facility. As an additional part of their outreach, the Church Health Center reaches out to the faith community. “We help congregations start or sustain healing ministries in their churches
via our Faith Community Outreach work and focus on teaching people how to live healthier, more joy-filled lives,” says Hulett. Fees are based on a sliding scale at both the Wellness Center and clinics but the $35 required to be seen by a doctor for a walk-in appointment doesn’t nearly cover the Church Health Center’s expenses. “We ultimately rely on donations,” says Hulett. “We are supported by every local hospital network, churches and thousands of individuals in the community that believe in our work. We do not seek or rely on government funding.” With more than 200 employees and a
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network of more than a thousand volunteers, the Church Health Center is a collective of people who seek to make a difference in the health of the city of Memphis. In fact, many of the volunteers who work for Church Health Center are medical professionals who see some of the patients in their own offices at the reduced fee. So what’s the most rewarding aspect of the Church Health Center for the people who run it? According to Hulett, it’s seeing the Church Health Center’s model replicated in other cities across the nation. “We don’t franchise,” says Hulett, “but many communities have their own needs and three times a year, we offer a replication workshop that teaches people how to do what we do.” As a multiple-year recipient of the healthiest employer award, the Church Health Center is a nonprofit organization that is committed to not just talk the talk but to also walk the walk. In doing so, they accept and rely on private donations to continue to offer this valuable service to the Memphis community. Medical professionals who are interested in donating their services or private donors interested in donating to the Church Health Center may do so by visiting their facilities at 1210 Peabody Avenue, their website at www.ChurchHealthCenter.org, or by calling (901) 272-7170.
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As the only all-inclusive hotel in the region, the Innhas earned the reputation as one of the finest lodgings in the area. The exquisitely designed suites are all unique and feature breathtaking views, flat-screen TV’s, fresh decor and luxurious bedding. No detail is overlooked, including a bottle of wine and roses upon arrival, minirefrigerators, microwaves, sitting areas and writing desks. After a peaceful night sleeping to the sound of the waves, guests are treated to a breakfast like no other at “Beach Walk”
restaurant, the only fine-dining experience directly on the Gulf. For dining in the evening (the only meal not included in the cost of the stay), the restaurant features a more intimate atmosphere with dining available inside with a cozy fireplace and magnificent views of the coast or outside on the verandas of the Inn overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf. They even offer a “Toes in the Sand Dining” experience for the ultimate romantic evening! All the wonderful things aside, the true luxury you’ll encounter is the staff. Ryan Olin, the Innkeeper explains “For the most part, when folks come to The Henderson, they are looking for total relaxation, no thinking, reconnecting to themselves, their partner or just their lives. We take pride in helping our guests achieve that by being aware and taking care of every detail, 56 MARCH 2013 | myclickmag.com
before they worry about or even know they might desire it”. We found this to be true in every encounter with the Inn’s professional staff, attentive but not obtrusive, the perfect level of service. Few resorts offer more than a mile of the world’s most beautiful, secluded beaches and the ultimate romantic experience. The guest book says it all. The comments from honeymooners and couples celebrating anniversaries and other special events were glowing. Henderson Park knows romance. The Inn provides such a relaxing atmosphere that everything else just seems to disappear. The only thing some guests may return home with is a restored peace of mind and wondering when they can come back to their picture postcard perfect getaway. Additionally, Henderson Park Inn was selected by Trip Advisor as one of the top ten most romantic hotels in the country. The inn was nominated in recognition of its beautiful beachside view and superior room service that includes cocktails, wine and chocolate delivery. The beautiful setting and helpful staff were just a few of the features
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lauded by customers, many of whom came for a short honeymoon and vowed to make Henderson Park Inn an annual destination. The inn’s BeachWalk Café has also been recognized for romance, being named one of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the U.S. in OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards. “We are thrilled with the recognition,” said Innkeeper Ryan Olin. “What makes this particular award so special is that it’s customer driven. Our location is second to none and so is the service and amenities we offer our guests. We’re proud to be recognized by Trip Advisor and our loyal guests.” Henderson Park Inn is a 35 room adults-only New England style boutique hotel that fronts nearly a mile of sugar white sand and emerald green water on the Gulf of Mexico. Privacy and romance are always in the air at the inn beginning with wine and chocolates in guests’ rooms upon arrival, sunset toasts on the inn’s back deck and Toes in the Sand Dining right on the beach.
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FROM THE HILLS OF EAST TENNESSEE TO THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, THE MIDSOUTH IS PACKED WITH MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES AND TIME-HONORED TRADITIONS. DISCOVER A NEW WORLD OF VACATION POSSIBILITIES WITH CLICK MAGAZINE’S GUIDE OF TEN REGIONAL RITES OF PASSAGE THAT EVERY SOUTHERNER SHOULD EXPERIENCE.
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HILDER
1 A DAY AT THE RACES KENTUCKY DERBY | SOUTHLAND GREYHOUND | TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY 2 STRUT ON A FAMOUS STRIP BOURBON STREET | BEALE STREET | SIXTH STREET 3 TRACK THE HISTORY OF SOUTHERN SOUND ROCK ‘N’ROLL | COUNTRY MUSIC TRAIL | THE MISSISSIPPI BLUES TRAIL 4 EXPERIENCE A LITERARY REVIVAL FAULKNER’S GRAVE | BYRON HERBERT REECE FARM | MARK TWAIN’S BOYHOOD HOME AND MUSEUM 5 WIN BIG (OR LOSE IT ALL) TUNICA CASINOS | SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO | BELLE OF BATON ROUGE 6 SAVOR THE SOUTH BBQ BLUES | CREOLE COOKIN’ | REGIONAL RECIPES 7 HIT THE LAKE ARKABUTLA LAKE | SARDIS LAKE | REELFOOT LAKE 8 LYRICAL LOCALES JUKE JOINT | COUNTRY/WESTERN | JAZZ 9 RIDE THE RIVER RIVERBOAT TOURS | FLOAT THE GHOST RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING 10 VISIT A HISTORIC HAUNT ELMWOOD CEMETARY | CIVIL WAR BATTLEGROUND | INDIAN BURIAL MOUNDS
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enjoy a day
at the races
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COMPETITIVE RACING AND LIVE BETTING MAKE PERFECT DESTINATIONS FOR ANY ADRENALINE JUNKIE
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KENTUCKY DERBY
LOUISVILLE, KY Held annually since 1875 at the historic Churchill Downs race track, the Kentucky Derby promises plenty of hats, horses and fun for the whole family. Kentucky’s most stylish sporting event enforces strict business casual dress code and draws more than 150,000 guests a year. Thoroughbreds speed through the one-and-a-quarter mile of track, with races typically lasting a little over two minutes. Often referred to as the “Run for the Roses” for the garland presented to the winner, The Kentucky Derby garners international attention every year, gathering a selection of guests that include British royalty and numerous celebrities.
Photo courtesy of Southland Greyhound
Churchill Downs | Reed Palmer Photography
SOUTHLAND GREYHOUND
WEST MEMPHIS, AR
While the racers may be smaller, Southland Greyhound Park backs big thrills. This riverside racetrack offers fast-paced gaming and entertainment in the form of the fastest canines on four legs. As the gate opens, nine dogs are heralded by excited announcers as they scurry across the track at nearly 45 miles per hour. One of only 25 dog racing tracks in the U.S., Southland works to remove the stigma formerly associated with the sport by working in collaboration with MidSouth Greyhound Adoption Option to provide homes for retired pooches.
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
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TALLADEGA, AL
Over the years, NASCAR has slowly built a legacy of racing dynasties and diehard fans in the MidSouth. As home to the NASCAR Sprint Cup and the legacy of Bill Elliot, Jeff Gordon and the Earnhardts, Talladega Speedway represents the Camelot of car racing. Home of the fastest and longest track in the country, this 2.66 mile circular course has played host to countless broken records and triumphant wins. Racers typically travel at speeds of more than 200 miles per hour, with complete laps usually occurring in less than a minute.
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strut on a
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famous strip
WHETHER CATCHING A SHOW, SHOPPING FOR ONE-OF-AKIND GIFTS, OR SIMPLY GETTING LOST IN THE CROWD, A BEVY OF SOULFUL SIGHTS AND SOUNDS MAKE THESE DISTINCTIVE STREETS FUN TO EXPLORE
BEALE STREET
BOURBON STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA
MEMPHIS, TN
Beale Street blends music, food and a soulful atmosphere to produce the most accurate representation of Memphis nightlife. This widely revered downtown party spot plays host to countless Grizzlies after parties, festivals and cultural gatherings. Beale Street amps up as the sweltering summer months approach, with annual barbeque and crawfish festivals and the Memphis in May Music concert series. Beale Street is also home to a variety of local landmarks, including FedExForum, Silky O’Sullivan’s and B.B. King’s Blues Club.
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SIXTH STREET
This stylish strip plays host to the largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country and promises fancy attire and plenty of parties. Once a year, New Orleans celebrates its heritage as a former French colony with masks and dress inspired by the yearly Nice Carnival celebration. This Catholic holiday has gained quite a footing in popular culture, so much that secular citizens have appropriated former dogmatic traditions like Ash Wednesday and Lent. More than 200,000 beaded necklaces rain down on goers during the annual parade, which typically draws more than 90,000 attendees a year.
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AUSTIN, TX
Sixth Street represents the heart of Austin’s bohemian nightlife. Nestled among towering buildings and packed with charming street performers, Austin’s famous district promises something for everyone with a broad selection of live music venues, dive bars and a curious abundance of food trucks. The strip hosts the annual South by Southwest convention every March, where the streets are overtaken by tens of thousands of visiting filmmakers, musicians and technophiles. myclickmag.com | MARCH 2013 63
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track the history
of southern sound
WHETHER A DIE-HARD MUSIC FAN OR A CASUAL TRAVELER IN SEARCH OF AN INTERESTING TRIP, THE MIDSOUTH OFFERS NUMEROUS SITES FOR DISCOVERING THE REGION’S MUSIC HERITAGE
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
MEMPHIS, TN
Photo courtesy of Sun Studios
Although Memphis is known as the “Home of the Blues”, it is also home to a ton of Rock ‘n’ Roll history as well. Graceland, Elvis Presley’s lavish Memphis home, has been perfectly preserved over the years to maintain The King’s garish sense of southern style. The myriad of memorabilia regarding The King’s legacy includes outfits from the film “Blue Hawaii,” in addition to several iconic guitars on display. If you’re looking for more rockin’ history, check out Sun Studio. This iconic recording studio has been home to musical greats like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Rufus Thomas and many more. “The Killer” can even be seen live almost every year at the Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival. At 78 years old, his performances are still a great ball of fun.
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COUNTRY MUSIC TRAIL,
MISSISSIPPI
This trail encourages travelers to track the birthplaces of Conway Twitty, Chris LeDoux and other country crooners. Unlike the Blues Trail, the markers of the Country Music Trail are located solely in The Magnolia State. The ever-expanding trail currently traces 21 markers that embody the unsung heartland of country music. From the late, great “Father of Country Music” Jimmie Rodgers in Meridian to the vivacious and compelling “First Lady of Country Music” Tammy Wynette in Tremont, this historical Mississippi trail packs an organic encyclopedia of country music’s muddy roots.
THE MISSISSIPPI BLUES TRAIL
CLARKSDALE, MS
The Mississippi Blues Trail showcases why the greatest concentration of blues musicians in the world call the Delta home, with more than 150 markers placed across the country to explore the roots of the blues, most of which are located in the MidSouth. The ever-expanding trail pays homage to the bluesmen and women through stories that highlight their music, the places they lived and juke joints they played. The distinctive blue trail markers can be found in locations that span from city streets to cotton fields, train depots to cemeteries, and clubs to churches. The City of Clarksdale, located at the intersection of Highways 61 and 49 (“the crossroads”), and the surrounding Delta region are known as ”the land where the blues began.” Nearby, the Delta Blues Museum traces the musical style and preserves its past with memorabilia of music greats like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson and B.B. King. Clarksdale visitors will also want to visit the split path where legendary musician Robert Johnson supposedly sold his soul to create the blues has drawn countless aspiring musicians in search of otherworldly inspiration. Johnson, a formerly unremarkable guitarist, recorded “Cross Road Blues” in 1936 after a short sabbatical. His track was so far ahead of his skill that rumors began to circulate of a Faustian contract with a “large, black man. His place in national music history was cemented in 1986 when he was posthumously placed among the first inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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experience
a literary revival
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FROM LEGENDARY NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR WILLIAM FAULKNER’S GRAVE AT ST. PETERS CEMETARY IN OXFORD, TO THE HOMES OF FLANNERY O’CONNER AND EUDORA WELTY, THE SOUTH IS ALIVE WITH THE LITERARY SPIRITS OF ITS PAST
BYRON HERBERT REECE FARM
BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA
The Peach State plays host to the former farmhouse of poet Byron Reece, where the often bitter and always poignant author labored for four decades until his untimely suicide. His work, often considered the best of southern poetry, focuses on man’s place in the world and nature. From the wilds of Appalachia to everyday toil and hardship that accompanies rural life, a day at the farm shows where Reece drew much of the inspiration for his legendary prose. The Reece Farm, recently restored and unveiled to the public in 2009, offers a glimpse into the life of one of the South’s most revered writers.
FAULKNER’S GRAVE
OXFORD, MS
Photo courtesy of Mark Twain Museum
Photo courtesy of Oxford Convention and Visitors Bureau
MARK TWAIN’S BOYHOOD HOME AND MUSEUM
William Faulkner disdained frivolous excursions. The acclaimed American author once turned down an offer to dine in the nation’s capital with former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, stating “That’s a long way just to go eat.” Faulkner’s final resting place has become a popular drinking spot for tourists and Oxford alumni alike to pay tribute to the author of The Reivers and Light in August. His headstone is often accompanied with an empty bottle of bourbon or whiskey (his favorite) placed in memory of the former Nobel Prize winner, who based his fictional Yoknapatawpha County on Oxford’s own Lafayette County.
HANNIBAL, MO
As the author of the original “Great American Novel,” Samuel Langhorne Clemens will likely forever be remembered under his nom de plume, Mark Twain. His slice-of-life novels featuring the loveable scamp Tom Sawyer and his mischievous counterpart, Huck Finn, are indelibly etched into the history of the American South more than a century after being penned. Twain’s boyhood home showcases the history of the writer, from the white Picket fence that Sawyer whitewashed as punishment for skipping class to the homes of many neighbors from which he drew inspiration for his endearing characters. myclickmag.com | MARCH 2013 67
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win big
FIVE
TUNICA CASINOS
or lose it all
WORLD-CLASS CASINO HOTELS, EXCELLENT GAMING, GOURMET DINING AND THE BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EQUAL A GETAWAY PACKED WITH SIZZLING ACTION
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TUNICA, MS Sanctioned gambling in the South is a rare occurrence, with only Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana and Missouri offering full-service gaming facilities in the region. The Tunica Strip along the Mississippi River is among the most noteworthy, with a cluster of seven casinos that offer a night of drinks, blackjack and entertainment for a little piece of Las Vegas right here in the MidSouth. One night in Tunica promises bright lights and a classy dining atmosphere, in addition to a bit of down-home southern flair in the form of celebrity personalities like Paula Deen.
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SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO
BELLE OF BATON ROUGE
BATON ROUGE, LA
For riverboat authenticity a bit further down the Delta, one needs to look no further than Belle of Baton Rouge. This large riverboat on the Mississippi packs a hotel and several food venues, in addition to three floors of gaming and nightlife. With more than 800 slot and video poker machines across 29,000 square feet of gambling area, The Belle of Baton Rouge offers an expansive avenue for a night on the town.
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TAMPA, FL
One of the few Native American-run casinos in the South, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, is famous in the Sunshine State for its towering Mediterranean-style architecture and trademark 50-foot guitar entryway piece. With the recent addition of blackjack to this casino’s array of table games and a score of big-name poker players, this expansive resort is a gambler’s paradise. The casino’s self-contained Hard Rock Live music venue also hosts a variety of musicians, comedians and boxing events year-round.
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savor
the south CULINARY RICHES ABOUND IN A REGION WHERE THERE’S NO BAD ROUTE TO A GOOD MEAL
CREOLE COOKIN’
NEW ORLEANS, LA The Bayou State is famous for its cooking, a blend of French and American cuisine comprised of spicy seafood fresh from the Gulf and a bevy of herbs and spices not found anywhere else. Louisiana is famous for a variety of meaty jambalayas, in addition to fresh oysters, crawfish and shrimp that are perfect for seafood seekers. While cooking Cajun style has become a widespread practice well outside of its Louisiana confines, there’s no better place to shuck an oyster, brew a bucket of gumbo or bite into a smoked gator sausage. Photo by Andrea Zucker
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BBQ BLUES
MEMPHIS, TN
A taste of legendary Memphis ‘que is essential to any southern excursion. Memphis has formed its own unique barbeque branding over the years through a variety of homemade sauces and rubs. Memphis barbeque is famous for its array of tangy vinegar and tomatobased sauces and slow-cooked flavor. Nachos, pizzas, ribs and old-fashioned shredded pork sandwiches are just a few of the advancements in barbeque technology pioneered by Memphians. The Bluff City also is home to barbeque royalty in the form of The Neely dynasty, a southern family who gained infamy in 2008 through The Food Network’s Down Home with the Neelys.
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Bananas Foster
REGIONAL RECIPES
VARIOUS
Southern cooking is a time-honored tradition, with plenty of recipes that have been passed down through families and unique twists on old classics. The secrets of southern cuisine include tantalizing, pan-fried chicken and fish, as well as hot water cornbread and healthy alternatives in the form of southern classics like steamed butterbeans, collard greens and mint tea.
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hit
the lake
7
SEVEN
FROM LARGEMOUTH BASS TO CRAPPIE, THE SOUTH’S OPULENT FISHING HOLES ARE A SPORTSMAN’S PARADISE
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SARDIS LAKE
SARDIS, MS
This Mississippi lake located off the Little Tallahatchie River is popular with area anglers in search of white and striped bass near the shallow inlets. May provides prime long pole fishing around the structure of the edges and great boating and skiing toward the dam. The waters of Sardis are also home to an Indian burial ground that is subject to many local legends.
REELFOOT LAKE
Photo by Thomas R. Machnitzki
OBION COUNTY, TN
Most of the crappie in Tennessee are caught at Reelfoot Lake. In fact, one might be hard pressed to find an angler seeking anything else. This high-limit lake is perfect for the serious fisherman looking to hone trolling techniques and enjoy the beautiful West Tennessee landscape. Reelfoot also contains several lakeside restaurants that will cook the day’s catch for hungry fishermen. This former Cherokee land is situated in the middle of the bald eagle’s natural flight path, with several guided tours focused on their nesting and migratory habits. Photo contributed
ARKABUTLA LAKE
ARKABUTLA, MS
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This large lake located in the Yazoo River Basin is prime real estate for all manner of bream, perch and other pan fish. The highest lake on the Mississippi, Arkabutla provides an excellent fishing hole at the end of the annual spawn during the late spring months. The best fishing here is in Cold Creek due to its close proximity to I-55. This manmade lake was featured in the climax of O Brother Where Art Thou?
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lyrical
EIGHT
locales
BLUES, COUNTRY, ROCK-N-ROLL – IT ALL STARTED HERE. FIND YOUR RYTHM IN THE SOUNDS AND STORIES OF THE SOUTH
Photo courtesy of Coahoma County Tourism Commission
JUKE JOINT
CLARKSDALE, MS
Today’s most famous juke joint is the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, a former cotton-grading warehouse co-owned by MidSouth native Morgan Freeman that was recently featured on the Discovery Channel documentary The Last of the Mississippi Jukes. Ground Zero combines an old timey style with plenty of big bands, blues and a heaping helping of southern soul. Its strategic location next to the Delta Blues Museum ensures that tourists and locals alike flock to this blues barn.
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COUNTRY/WESTERN
NASHVILLE, TN The origin of countless southern singers and songstresses, Opryland offers a chance to boot scoot with the best. The heartland of country music is home to famous crooners like Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings, as well as young upstarts like Josh Gracin and Lady Antebellum.
Photo courtesy of Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Photo courtesy of Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau
JAZZ
NEW ORLEANS, LA
The roots of jazz contain a rich history that is closely tied to Southern heritage. Although it was originally a low-class form of entertainment performed in brothels and seedy bars, jazz is now a deeply treasured musical style that can be found throughout the MidSouth. Jazz aficionados should check out Preservation Hall in New Orleans. This historic building features live Jazz every night with an old-timey look that will make you feel as if you’ve taken a trip back in time. This building serves as a venue, touring band, record label and a nonprofit organization. Preservation Hall has hosted many jazz legends including George Lewis, The Humphrey Brothers and Sweet Emma Barrett. In the words of the great Louis Armstrong, “Preservation Hall. Now that’s where you’ll find all of the greats.” Photo by Tim Hipps, FMWRC Public Affairs
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ride
the river
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NINE
FROM THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI TO THE WINDING RAPIDS OF ARKANSAS, WET & WILD FUN IS JUST A SHORT BOAT RIDE AWAY
Photo by Bob Hazlett
RIVERBOAT TOURS
TUNICA, MS; MEMPHIS, TN; NEW ORLEANS, LA
The MidSouth offers plenty of opportunities for a leisurely paced Mississippi River tour. Old-fashioned Steamboats have become somewhat of an emblem for several southern cities and offer the best way to see the river in all its glory.
FLOAT THE GHOST RIVER
SOMERVILLE, TN This iconic section of The Wolf River near LaGrange, Tennessee gained its name from the eerie ambience of the nearby woods and shares the title with local brewing company. Ghost River has gained popularity with local kayakers seeking an expansive outdoor experience just outside of Memphis.
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WHITEWATER RAFTING
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OUACHITA, AR
Arkansas has more than 9,000 miles of stream, perfect for canoeing and rafting trips for adventure seekers. The prime rivers of the region include Big Piney Creek, Buffalo National River and the Illinois Bayou. Experienced rafters may want to try the Class IV rapids of Cossatot Falls, a fast-paced and scenic river path that offers plenty of excitement. myclickmag.com | MARCH 2013 77
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ELMWOOD CEMETERY
visit
a historic haunt
FOR THOSE BRAVE ENOUGH TO VENTURE, THESE SPOOKY SPOTS OFFER SEVERAL SURPRISES
Photo courtesy of Marshall Hart
Photo courtesy of Gary Shelley
MEMPHIS, TN When the gates of Elmwood first opened in 1852, the bustling urban sprawl of Memphis was just a few scant lodgings connected by dirt pathways. The city’s first communal funeral site has been the subject of countless legends regarding its many Civil War and yellow fever burials. Particular interest drums up during the autumn months, as the superstitious flock to Elmwood by the masses in hopes of an ethereal experience. Elmwood is the subject of an upcoming Discovery Channel documentary about infamous black widow Alma Theede, a curious piece of Memphis history from around the turn of the 20th century.
Photo courtesy of Craig Swain
CIVIL WAR BATTLEGROUND
INDIAN BURIAL MOUNDS
WALLS, MS; HARDIN COUNTY, TN
The MidSouth was once home to several flourishing Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Apalachee, Chickasaw, Seminole and Choctaw. Today, the Mississippian burial mounds of the region are one of the few geographic remnants of these once-thriving cultures. The manmade rolling hills used to store ceremonial burials tower several stories high and now house lush foliage and tall trees. The mounds overlooking the bluff in Walls, Mississippi and the ones located around Chucalissa Indian Village on the outskirts of Memphis are the most noteworthy sites in the area, a perfect destination for the archaeologically inclined.
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HENNING, TENNESSEE
Fort Pillow was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War during the spring of 1864. This strategic structure is a relic of a bygone era, with pyramids of cannonballs arranged to greet guests before crossing a long steel bridge to gain entry to the fort. The trails surrounding the fort are the same ones that Confederate soldiers used to retreat during one of Nathan Bedford Forrest’s final battles, and are perfect for a slightly spooky overnight backpacking trip through the rolling hills of Tennessee. Fort Pillow also plays host to an annual reenactment, where the descendants of Civil War soldiers stage a mock battle.
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‘ROUND HERE R O U N D
H I L L
R E S O R T ,
J A M A I C A
Timeless elegance, modern flair
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ruksana
hussain
T HE VE RY ME NT IO N O F JA M A I CA CO N JU R ES V I SI O N S O F B EA CH ES, RE L AX AT IO N, S UN A N D SA N D … A N D WH ER E B ET T ER T O EXPER I EN CE T HAT T HAN IN T HE LU XU R I O U S EXPA N SES O F T H E R O U N D H I L L H O T EL AND VIL L AS , A 110- A CR E PEN I N SU L A WEST O F M O N T EG O B A Y . A 2 0 1 0 C O NDÉ NAS T T RAVE L ER G O L D L I ST PR O PER T Y A N D 2 0 1 1 T R A V EL + L E IS URE T O P 10 IN T H E F A M I L Y R ESO R T S I N T H E CA R I B B EA N , B A H A M A S AND BE RMUDA C AT E G O R Y , R O U N D H I L L I S A N I N E-Y EA R CO N SECU T I V E W INNE R O F T HE W O R L D T R A V EL A WA R D S - CA R I B B EA N ’S L EA D I N G V I L L A RE S O RT T IT L E . C AUG H T Y O U R A T T EN T I O N ?
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world-class
property
CHOOSE FROM 36 RALPH LAUREN-DESIGNED OCEANFRONT guest rooms, 90 luxurious villa rooms and suites or a selection of 27 private 2-6 bedroom Signature Villas—most with private pools. Every room has had its fair share of famous visitors and a place in history. Enjoy open-air terrace dining courtesy of The Grill at Round Hill, with James Beard award-winner Chef Martin Maginley at the helm, and an Elemis spa located in a beautifullyrestored 18th century plantation house. Apart from standard amenities like tennis, golf, spa and fitness center, Round Hill Hotel and Villas offer water sports such as water skiing, scuba and tubing. The resort also has a Club Mobay VIP Departure Lounge — a unique service offering fast-track immigration and security through the airport when departing, along with complimentary drinks, snacks and food delivery. Newly-appointed husband and wife team Colan Vance and Deborah Colledge oversee the food and beverage programs for the resort. The talented culinary duo, formerly of French Laundry in California and Triple Creek Ranch in Montana, have been crafting a wine program featuring a wine list with a dedicated emphasis on small-production, category-leading winemakers and wineries from California, Oregon and Washington, including Paul Hobbs, Will and Elk Cove Vineyards. The Grill at Round Hill features the only indoor woodfired grill in Jamaica using local pimento wood, which is indigenous to the island. The wood imparts a touch of smoky richness and is used in a mixture of torched wood for an earthy flavor and sweet wood to round out the finish. The kitchen is open, allowing guests a glimpse of the live-action grill and prep stations. The whitewashed, simple décor is accented with local Jamaican art and black and white photos, adding a touch of the local and historic to the new restaurant space. The focus of the food at the Grill and property-wide is simple, locally-produced and sustainable. Much of the produce is sourced from the area surrounding Round Hill or from the resort’s very own organic garden. Seafood is as fresh and local as possible, sourced from the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and nearby waters in Jamaica. 84 MARCH 2013 | myclickmag.com
world-class
property
ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1953, ROUND HILL HOTEL AND VILLAS was conceived by well-connected, Jamaican-born entrepreneur John Pringle. The resort was first a sugar plantation and later grew coconuts, pimento and allspice as well as pineapple groves, which are now represented in the signature logo of Round Hill. Pringle’s vision was to take the ‘boutique’ concept both onto another level and into a new domain. The plan comprised the design and development of a
“Originally the private haven of style icons such as Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy, Round Hill has been visited in recent years by celebrities aplenty—Anna Wintour, Boris Kodgoe, Emma Thompson, Gabrielle Union, Keisha Knight-Pulliam, Mena Suvari, Patrick Dempsey, Russell Simmons, Sigourney Weaver, Tommy Hilfiger, and the list goes on.n”
luxury cottage complex in Montego Bay, Jamaica — an early boutique hotel — which, based on John’s own revolutionary business model, would offer those who purchased a cottage a share in hotel profits. In other words, he had the idea of creating a Montego Bay resort that would appeal to the very rich who wanted to have a cottage in the West Indies without the problem of absentee ownership. As John was
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dedicated to his dreams and worked tirelessly to turn them into reality, in 1953, Round Hill opened its doors to the world of fame, wealth and creative talent with the English playwright Noel Coward as its first shareholder.
famed
guests
PROMINENT AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN socialites, literati and artists were invited to build ‘cottages’ and invest in the hotel. Shareholders then included Adele Astaire, Lord and Lady Ednam, and Viscount and Viscountess Rothermere. The woodpaneled bar is lined today with black and white photographs of the owners and their stylish guests enjoying Round Hill’s beach and nightlife. The original architecture was designed by William Ballard and the signature décor was conceived by Guy Roop. Round Hill Hotel and Villas was the first resort of its kind in the Caribbean. The hotel operates on the same basis today, with 27 villas being owned by individual ‘shareholders’ chiefly from the U.S. and Europe. When the owners are not in residence, the cottages are available for rent. Originally the private haven of style icons such as Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy, Round Hill has been visited in recent years by celebrities aplenty—Anna Wintour, Boris Kodgoe, Emma Thompson, Gabrielle Union, Keisha KnightPulliam, Mena Suvari, Patrick Dempsey, Russell Simmons, Sigourney Weaver, Tommy Hilfiger, and the list goes on. John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy preferred to stay in the four bedroom Villa 10 (where they also honeymooned) because of its privacy, magnificent view and large lawn, while Villa 11’s spectacular cottage was the setting for 20th Century Fox’s, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, starring Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs and Whoopi Goldberg.
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top
attractions
AT THE DOLPHIN LAGOON, SWIMMING with dolphins is fun for all ages. Bottlenose dolphins, stingrays and camels are amongst a few surprises found here. Rockland’s Bird Sanctuary is beautiful and relaxing. Located at Anchovy in the parish of Hanover, 25 minutes from Round Hill Hotel and Villas, visitors get to feed colorful feathered creatures by hand. For anyone aged 21+, touring the Appleton Estate to see how the famous Jamaican rum is produced is always a crowd pleaser. Marvel at the workings of a distillery that has been creating one of the world’s smoothest and most sought-after rums for eons. Sample some to know what you’ve been missing out on. Other activities that might pique your interest include ATV and dune buggy safari rides, bamboo river rafting or even deep sea sport fishing. Tours of Round Hill’s Organic Garden are led regularly by gardener David Hamilton and live cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and spirit tastings are scheduled each week. Remember the annual Jazz and Blues festival in January and the Reggae Sumfest in July when planning your trip.
paradise
beckons
WHILE ROUND HILL IS PRIVATELY owned and an unusual blend of club and resort, its old-world elegance set amidst a lush tropical backdrop can make anyone feel right at home. It serves as a popular venue for destination weddings, romantic getaways and even family vacations— the Kids Club program providing planned daily itineraries to keep younger children busy is a welcome offering. The hotel operates year-round but before 1989, was open only during the Caribbean winter season. The pleasant climate affords guests a chance to spend the majority of their time outdoors, making this a fabulous winter escape for when chilly climes settle in. Clearly, it isn’t just the beauty of a natural island paradise but also a destination like Round Hill that makes memorable experiences out of mere vacations. With a commendable 60-year reputation, Round Hill Hotel and Villas takes travel and tourism in Jamaica to a jet-setting new level.
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Round Hill Hotel and Villas is located on John Pringle Drive in Montego Bay, Jamaica, For more information, visit roundhill.com or call 876.956.7050.
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Cheers! St. Patty's Day is a great Irish Holiday Americans love to celebrate. Drink up!
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Contrary to popular belief, the first parade held to honor St. Patrick’s Day took place in the United States. On March 17, 1762, Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City in proud revelry and display of their Irish roots, as well as with fellow Irishmen serving in the English army. Today, the national celebration of the luck of the Irish comes in the form of massive parades, green beer and quirky traditions. The South plays host to a number of noteworthy annual celebrations, all of which offer plenty of opportunities to listen to live music, view parades and paint the town green.
WHERE TO SPEND ST. PADDY’S DAY SAVANNAH, GA: FORSYTH PARK
Erin Go LEPRECHAUN PUDDING
A sea of green floods the streets of Savannah every year in recognition of the many Irish immigrants ousted from their homelands by famine who helped create a thriving community. The city will host its 189th St. Patrick’s Day celebration this year, a historical event that packs one of the largest parade processions in the nation. One of the major events of the celebration includes the annual Greening of the Fountain tradition held at Forsyth Park, the Tara Feis Irish Celebration, the exciting St. Patrick’s Day parade, River Street and City Market celebrations, plus more.
NEW ORLEANS, LA: TRACEY’S 2604 MAGAZINE STREET Celebrate the Gaelic tradition in style with six annual parades held across The Big Easy from the top o’ the morning to dawn. Second only to Mardi Gras in scale, New Orlean’s annual celebration of its Irish heritage draws visitors from all across the nation. One of the most popular places to gather in the city is Tracey’s Irish Channel bar, a neighborhood landmark that packs plenty of green beer for thirsty partiers.
MEMPHIS, TN: SILKY O’SULLIVAN’S 183 BEALE Silky O’Sullivans offers a great way to spend St. Paddy’s adjacent to Beale Street’s annual parade in. This famous Downtown Memphis dive plays host to the “raising of the goat,” a yearly tradition that involves hoisting the bar’s signature cloven-hoofed mainstays on a mechanical lift above a jovial crowd of onlookers.
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LUCKY LIME SALAD
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Bragh MAGICAL LEPRECHAUN PUDDING IS A YUMMY SNACK FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY AND CAN ALSO BE USED AS A GREAT LITTLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT FOR THE KIDS TOO! Ingredients WHITE VANILLA PUDDING YELLOW AND BLUE FOOD COLORING GREEN SUGAR CRYSTALS THINGS YOU’LL NEED ZIPLOC BAGGIES BOWL/CUP SPOON Directions SPOON SOME VANILLA PUDDING INTO ZIPLOC BAGGIES. ADD A FEW DROPS OF YELLOW AND A FEW DROPS OF BLUE FOOD COLORING TO THE PUDDING. ZIP THE BAG CLOSED AND LET EACH KID GENTLY SQUISH THE BAG UNTIL THE “MAGIC” BEGINS. THE PUDDING WILL START TO CHANGE FROM WHITE/YELLOW/BLUE TO GREEN. AFTER THE PUDDING MAGICALLY CHANGES, CUT A SMALL HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE BAGGIE AND SQUEEZE THE PUDDING INTO A CUP OR BOWL. ADD A DOLLOP OF WHIPPED CREAM AND SPRINKLE WITH GREEN SUGAR CRYSTALS AND ENJOY!
LUCKY LIME SALAD PREP: 20 MIN. + CHILLING YIELD: 9 SERVINGS
Ingredients 1 PACKAGE (3 OUNCES) LIME GELATIN 1 CUP BOILING WATER 1/2 CUP COLD WATER 1 PACKAGE (3 OUNCES) CREAM CHEESE, SOFTENED 1/4 TEASPOON LEMON JUICE 2 CUPS WHIPPED TOPPING 1 CAN (8 OUNCES) CRUSHED PINEAPPLE, DRAINED Shamrocks 1 PACKAGE (6 OUNCES) LIME GELATIN 2-1/2 CUPS BOILING WATER
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SOME OF THE FUNNIEST IRISH JOKES AND GAGS TO GET EVERYONE LAUGHING AND IN THE SPIRIT OF THINGS. THAT’S MY LOT, SAID MICK TO PADDY LEAVING THE DENTIST’S. I’VE JUST HAD ALL MY TEETH PULLED OUT - NEVER AGAIN! WHERE WERE YOU GOING WHEN I SAW YOU COMING BACK? I RAN AFTER YOU, BUT WHEN I CAUGHT UP TO YOU YOU’D GONE. I DON’T MIND DYING, SAID PADDY MCGARR. ‘IT’S JUST THAT YOU FEEL SO STIFF THE NEXT DAY’! HOW FAR IS IT TO THE NEXT VILLAGE?’ ASKED THE YANKEE TOURIST. IT’S ABOUT SEVEN MILES,’ GUESSED THE FARMER. ‘BUT IT’S ONLY FIVE IF YOU RUN! THE MAN IN THE NEXT BED TO SEAMUS HAD A KIDNEY REMOVED. THE NEXT DAY, FOR LUNCH, THEY WERE SERVED KIDNEY SOUP. MY GOD, SAID HE, ‘THEY WASTE NOTHING HERE! I’D LIKE SOME NAILS, PADDY ASKED THE DIY MAN. HOW LONG WOULD YOU LIKE THEM ASKED THE MAN BEHIND THE COUNTER? FOREVER, IF THAT’S ALL RIGHT WITH YOU, SAID PADDY! PADDY AND MICK WERE JETTING OVER THE DESERT WHEN PADDY SAID: MICK TAKE A LOOK AT ALL THAT SAND, I WONDER WHAT THEY’RE GOING TO BUILD WHEN THE CEMENT GETS DELIVERED!
Directions IN A SMALL BOWL, DISSOLVE GELATIN IN BOILING WATER; STIR IN COLD WATER. CHILL UNTIL SLIGHTLY THICKENED. MEANWHILE, IN A SMALL BOWL, BEAT THE CREAM CHEESE, LEMON JUICE AND WHIPPED TOPPING UNTIL SMOOTH; STIR INTO GELATIN. FOLD IN PINEAPPLE. POUR INTO A GREASED 9-IN. SQUARE DISH. REFRIGERATE UNTIL SET, ABOUT 3 HOURS. FOR SHAMROCKS, DISSOLVE GELATIN IN BOILING WATER. POUR INTO A GREASED 11-IN. X 7-IN. PAN. REFRIGERATE UNTIL SET, ABOUT 3 HOURS. USING A 2-IN. SHAMROCK-SHAPED COOKIE CUTTER, CUT PLAIN GELATIN INTO NINE SHAMROCKS. CUT GELATIN MIXTURE INTO NINE SQUARES; TOP EACH WITH A GELATIN SHAMROCK. YIELD: 9 SERVINGS. NUTRITIONAL FACTS 1 SERVING (1 PIECE) EQUALS 200 CALORIES, 6 G FAT (5 G SATURATED FAT), 10 MG CHOLESTEROL, 93 MG SODIUM, 33 G CARBOHYDRATE, TRACE FIBER, 3 G PROTEIN. RECIPE FROM TASTEOFHOME
DON’T cover yourself in promotional St. Patrick’s Day stuff STOP telling everyone you’re “actually Irish.” DON’T get as drunk as you possibly can. DON’T drink any non-Irish booze. STOP speaking in the world’s worst fake Irish accent.
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CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE - IRISH STYLE Ingredients: 4 LBS FLAT CUT CORNED BEEF BRISKET 1 (12 OUNCE) BOTTLE GUINNESS DRAUGHT (MAKE SURE YOU USE GUINNESS DRAUGHT, NOT STOUT AS IT WILL TURN IT BITTER!) 1 MEDIUM YELLOW ONION, PEELED AND CUT INTO WEDGES 3 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED 1 BAY LEAF 1/4 TEASPOON GROUND CINNAMON 1/8-1/4 TEASPOON GROUND CLOVES (TO TASTE) 1/4 TEASPOON GROUND ALLSPICE 1/4 TEASPOON GROUND BLACK PEPPER 1 HEAD CABBAGE, CUT INTO WEDGES, RINSED AND DRAINED 6 MEDIUM WHITE POTATOES, PEELED AND QUARTERED 1 -2 LB CARROT, PEELED AND CUT INTO 3-INCH PIECES
Directions: 1. RINSE CORNED BEEF UNDER COLD WATER, AND PAT DRY. 2. IN A DUTCH OVEN, OR OTHER LARGE POT WITH A COVER, BROWN CORNED BEEF WELL ON ALL SIDES OVER HIGH HEAT. 3. POUR GUINNESS OVER THE MEAT, AND ADD ENOUGH WATER TO JUST COVER THE BRISKET. 4. ADD THE ONION, GARLIC, BAY LEAF, CINNAMON, CLOVES, ALLSPICE AND PEPPER TO THE POT. 5. BRING POT TO A BOIL AND SKIM OFF ANY FOAM. 6. REDUCE HEAT TO A SIMMER. COVER POT AND SIMMER FOR 3 HOURS. 7. ADD CARROTS, THEN POTATOES AND THEN THE CABBAGE WEDGES TO THE POT. 8. COVER POT, AND CONTINUE COOKING UNTIL MEAT AND VEGETABLES ARE TENDER (ABOUT 20-30 MINUTES). 9. REMOVE MEAT AND VEGETABLES TO WARM SERVING PLATTER/DISHES, LEAVING THE COOKING LIQUID/SAUCE IN THE POT. 10. OVER HIGH HEAT, BRING THE COOKING LIQUID TO A BOIL, AND COOK UNTIL THE AMOUNT OF LIQUID IS REDUCED BY HALF (ABOUT 10 MINUTES). 11. SLICE THE CORNED BEEF; SERVE WITH THE VEGETABLES AND THE SAUCE ON THE SIDE. 12. NOTE: CORNED BEEF SHOULD ALWAYS BE SLICED ACROSS THE GRAIN. FROM FOOD,COM
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Tried-and-true recipes from fellow readers.
PINEAPPLE & CHEESE CASSEROLE Ingredients: 1- 20 oz. canned pineapple tidbits, drained (save juice) 3 tablespoons of the juice 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup shredded cheese 1 sleeve crushed crackers (Ritz) 1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions: 1. Mix sugar and flour, and then add juice. 2. Add pineapple and cheese. 3. Pour in lightly sprayed dish. 4. Mix butter and crackers, and then pour over mixture. 5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Recipe courtesy of Dana Hall, Southaven
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STUFFED NODDLE CASSEROLE Ingredients: 1 box big shell noodles or lasagna noodles 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup water 1 can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup uncooked rice 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 cup shredded American cheese
Directions: 1. Cook noodles according to package. 2. Brown ground beef and onions together and then drain. 3. Stir in undrained tomatoes, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano and water. Bring to boil and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender. Salt and pepper to taste. Note: Depending on noodles used: stuff shells with mixture or layer mixture, then lasagna noodles, then mixture, then noodles in baking dish. 4. Cover with cheese and bake at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Not to keen on looking your age? Modern aesthetics are helping the fight against father time. story by MONA SAPPENFIED
t’s no great secret that looking good boosts your mood. This is how aestheticians are uniquely able put you on that path to really feeling good about yourself. So, if you’re feeling the need for a mood booster that will last throughout the year, ask an aesthetician to recommend annual skin wellness treatments and commit to at least six months of skin treatments that will exfoliate, moisturize, energize skin cells and nourish a younger appearance. Skin transformation with modern microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laserbased treatments may also work well. Here are some tips for a good look based on some of the most recommended skin transformation treatments available:
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1) Looking “rusty” with pesky brown spots and broken facial veins are known to accelerate the aging process. Southern natives tend to accumulate sun damage in their early 20s. Then, in midlife when spots are more visible because the skin thins, people pass this oxidation off as “age spots.” This skin aging process can be corrected for healthier, more vibrant looking skin. It’s never too late to get this correction started to help your natural skin look young again.
2) How’s that extra hair on your face and neck working out for you? Tired of shaving and razor bumps? Laser hair removal reduces skin bumps and rashes that cause dark discoloration in the skin. The CoolGlide laser process is FDA cleared to treat folliculitis barbae, known as infected in-grown hairs. The process is painless and with multiple treatments, can improve the quality of skin. If the hair is grey or white, the laser has no effect. 3) The fuzzy white hair that frustrates your attempt to apply foundation is not terminal hair like the hair growing in cycles on your head and other body parts. White facial fuzz is influenced by hormones and can be scraped away simply with a “blade” that smoothes rough dry spots, too. It will stay away as long as there is a balance in your hormones. 4) Grab an “eye lift” with professional attention to color tint, tweezers, scissors, waxing or CoolGlide laser eyebrow shaping. Before considering a surgical or Botox® correction, get a pro to fix your eyebrows first. Aestheticians are great eyebrow artists for a perfect great-looking brow.
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5) Tired of thin, “barely there” lashes? With prescription Lattisse® from Allergan, new lashes grow, although when you stop using the product, the action stops. Or, have an aesthetician apply Extreme or Nova lash extensions, which are up to 60 individual lashes glued to your own lashes, for an immediate affect lasting up to four weeks. Wake up those eyes with great-looking lashes without a mascara smear! 6) Nothing cleans your pores better than a balanced home skin care regimen, a Clarisonic Skin Cleansing Brush, and a regular Deep Pore Cleansing spa facial. Laser Genesis and Clear + Brilliant are modern age prevention treatments that correct aging skin from the look of large pores in about six treatments over five months by stimulating the collagen to build and increase around the pores. 7) Sagging facial skin will refresh and retract with healing infrared light, such as the Titan® Treatment combo with Laser Genesis. Repeat, refresh a minimum of three times a year and delay or prevent, or even refine, surgery for sagging skin. Targeted Titan® Boosters have become extremely popular for special events.
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the general rule. A business should have a provision included in its contract or invoice that expressly provides that the business will be entitled to recover all attorney fees incurred in collection if legal action is necessary to collect the debt. Before pursuing collection, consider whether a judgment could, in fact, be collected against the debtor. If the debtor has no assets or net worth and no job, recovering funds will likely be akin to drawing blood from a turnip. Of course, this is something that should have been considered on the front-end before ever agreeing to sell goods or provide services on credit. Having said
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the sweat of their brow without compensation. While
years for an infinite period of time, so most people will
no business can totally avoid “bad debt,” you should at least begin
eventually acquire some manner of assets, get a job or
2013 with a contingency plan for when the inevitable rears its ugly
try to buy or sell a house. Therefore, the judgment will
head. One of the biggest issues facing businesses when consider-
likely become collectible later. As your business begins
ing the collection of debt is the age-old axiom of “throwing good
the new year, develop a plan for avoiding bad debt and
money after bad.” This is certainly a valid consideration but also
then plan to collect the inevitable bad debt.
one that can be largely avoided with proper planning. First and foremost, know to whom you are extending credit before doing so. If the person or business is not financially capable of honoring its promise to pay, you have lost money before even getting started. Although some businesses may not be comfortable re-
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credit, going unpaid is certainly a more uncomfortable experience.
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9th Annual ‘Taste of DeSoto’ On March 26, 2013, the Landers Center will host the 9th Annual ‘Taste of DeSoto,’ a delectable event benefitting Love Works 25:40 and Mississippi Children’s Services. In
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