TOWN & GOWN March 2015
March 2015
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN
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TRAVEL: CLOSE TO HOME
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TASTE & TOAST Campfire Cuisine
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GARDENING WITH RUSSELL HAMILTON
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HISTORIC HOME
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MADE IN MISSISSIPPI
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LITERATURE book reviews by susan o’bryan
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EVERY ADVENTURE HAS A STORY
What’s Happening in Starkville
The Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
Mini-Spring Break Getaways
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March is one of my all-time favorite months. When I was still in school, both grade school and college, it was my favorite because of spring break. It meant a break from everything. A break from homework, waking up at 6:00 AM and having to ask permission to get out my seat. As an adult it’s my favorite because it’s finally warm enough to leave the coats and jackets at home, but not so hot that everyone refuses to go outstide unless they absolutely have to. Growing up my family went camping a great deal. Neither my father nor my grandfather were much for crowds back then so camping was a great way to take the entire family on vacation, but avoid the crowds at Disney. Our spring break vacations never took us too far from home. Those close-to-home vacations were the inspiration for our travel article in this issue. Town Creek Campground in West point (page 40) was by far our favorite campground to go to. My sister and I also spent many a spring and summer day at Lake Tiak-O’ Khata in Louiville (page 36) climbing the wrought iron caterpiller creature. I hope that you will keep our other destinations in mind as you plan your spring breaks and mini-vacations. Carry pages 42-45 along with you for quick and delicious breakfast, dinner and dessert options for around the campfire. Or if you are staying in town there is plenty to see and do. Go for a stroll through the Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum or take a hike through the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge that spans three counties. Did you know that you can hike pretty much anywhere? If campfire food doesn’t agree with you I hope you will stop by Harvey’s Starkville location for a bite and see their new makeover, but no matter where you go or what you do stay safe and enjoy this time you have with each other. No matter what age you are these are the best days of your life.
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Harvey’s New Makeover Renovation Rings in the New Year Story by Joe Lee Photos submitted by Eat With Us Group
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arvey’s Restaurant of Starkville has just undergone a makeover, and if the first few weeks after reopening their doors are any indication, 2015 should be an especially strong year. “As far back as three years ago we knew we needed to update and reinvest, and we looked at a number of options but never found the right location,” said John Bean, president of the Eat With Us group that owns the three Harvey’s locations and 20 restaurants overall. “In the end, we decided that staying in Southdale Shopping Center, at the corner of South Montgomery and Highway 12, was best.”
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Harvey’s was open New Year’s Eve, then closed the next day and was dark for three weeks. “We finished on time, which was January 22, and structurally, everything was good,” said Gene McCool, the contractor for the project. “We re-routed one water line, and there were cracks in the concrete, but that’s common in Starkville. The concrete was mainly for the new façade. The biggest challenge was the rain and the flooding of the parking lot on the second day. But it all got done on time.” Bean said the planning was over six months in the making. The bar, bathrooms and main interior underwent renovations, but there wasn’t an expansion of the property, nor has the seating capacity increased. “The main difference is that there are no levels anymore, no steps. It’s all on one floor,” he said. “There’s new signage and a new façade, and an all-new feel. We opened this location back in 1987, and that’s what it felt like in here – we wanted to update to a more urban look. And we think we have.” “Our customers are pleased with the aesthetic feel, and our staff feels rejuvenated,” said general manager Katherine Jackson, who has been with the Starkville location since last summer after three and a half years as assistant general manager at Harvey’s of Tupelo. “It’s nice to see new and old faces again – you miss your customers. And many members of our staff were able to pick up hours at the Columbus and Tupelo locations
while the renovation was taking place. It was crucial to keep them in the routine.” “It was like opening a new restaurant,” Bean said. “Gene (McCool) and his subcontractors did a great job. The staff from before is nearly completely intact, and we’re seeing new customers as well as many of our old ones – a lot of our longtime customers live down South Montgomery. This is a great location, being so close to downtown and campus, and we look forward to being here for a long time.” Harvey’s of Starkville is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Visit them online at www.eatwithusrestaurants.com, follow them on Twitter, and like their Facebook page.
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ndrea Dunstan may have the best office view in the state of Mississippi. No, she doesn’t work in a downtown high rise, actually, far from it. Dunstan reports to work every morning at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. Being surrounded by waterfront, native wildlife and fresh air are what Dunstan says are the best parts of her job. Dunstan, Director of Visitor Services and Public Use at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, feels lucky to call the Refuge her office for the last 18 years. “My favorite thing is just getting to come out here every day. There is nothing like driving in to work and seeing an eagle, or an alligator basking in the sun, and I get to call that my office every day.” The Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, just 17 miles south of Starkville, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The 48,000 acre refuge, that also stretches into Oktibbeha and Winston counties, not only provides year-round recreation and education to the public, but is an excellent example of conservation, wildlife and game management. The land was originally transferred to the government in 1935 as part of a New Deal resettlement project. In 1940 the land was established as a National Wildlife Refuge to conserve, protect and restore
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the fish, wildlife, plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations. Dr. Steve Reagan is the project leader at the Refuge. While he’s only been at Noxubee a little less than three years, he is a veteran of the National Wildlife Refuge system. Even after 80 years, Reagan estimates that they are only halfway complete with their restoration efforts. “The main goal,” he states, “is to provide a healthy environment for wildlife. This includes reintroducing a number of species to their natural habitat, restoring historic conditions and dealing with erosion issues.” A large portion of time and resources are dedicated to creating a suitable habitat to the resident and migratory birds of the area. One of the resident species at the Refuge is the red-cockaded woodpecker. An endangered bird, there are only four sites the species can be seen in the state. The quarter-mile Woodpecker Trail goes through an active redcockaded woodpecker cluster, offering an excellent opportunity for visitors to see the bird. Alligators, while not endangered but are a threatened
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Close to Home: Six Spring Break Destinations Right Here in Mississippi
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There are plenty of historic Mississippi landmarks within a short driving distance, not to mention great shopping, entertainment and plenty of romantic getaway opportunities. Here are a few ideas you might not have thought of … Greetings from
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tart your day with a visit to the Elvis Presley Birthplace Park, which sits on fifteen acres and includes the two-room family home, a chapel, museum and a gift shop. “It’s quite a place to experience a lot about Elvis you don’t know,” said Dick Guyton, executive director of the Elvis Presley Memorial Foundation. “The focus is on his first thirteen years, while Graceland covers Elvis the performer. You get a sense of the music and people in north Mississippi that influenced his life.” The Tupelo Automotive Museum boasts 120,000 square feet of automobile displays. Talk about a dream come true for the classic car enthusiast: there’s a guided tour
of over 100 magnificent automobiles that begins with an 1866 Benz before wrapping up with a 1994 Dodge Viper. For a delicious meal, visit Woody’s Steak House and try the mouth-watering Elk Sirloin or House Cut Porterhouse. Yes, it was indeed featured on The Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible. From the Woody’s web site: “Chef Robert Irvine and his crew came to Tupelo and helped give Woody’s a fresh new look, an updated menu, and a new level of energy to help us continue serving great meals for years to come.” And don’t get out of town without stopping at Reed’s Gum Tree Bookstore, where you’ll find classics from beloved Mississippi authors like Greg Iles, Willie Morris, Donna Tartt and Tupelo’s own John Armistead. The collection of first editions and autographed books includes many from perennial bestseller John Grisham.
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ant to get away from it all? Look no further than Louisville – the 48,000-acre Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Complex spreads across Oktibbeha, Noxubee and Winston counties. The Woodpecker Trail, Craig Pond Trail and Scattertown Trail offer sights and sounds from some of our most fascinating living creatures, and in the summer the Goose Overlook offers a spectacular view of the Bluff Lake rookery, which contains thousands of nesting egrets, herons and ibis. After you’ve worked up an appetite at the Refuge, head to Main Street for a great meal at Market Café – try the delicious chicken salad sandwich at lunch or the Hawaiian-marinated rib-eye at dinner. Also on Main Street is the permanent marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail that honors native son and Grammy
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Award-winning record producer Carl Jackson. The marker is just behind the old Strand Theater. “The marker was unveiled in Louisville the day after Christmas and it’s a day I will never forget,” said Jackson, who played banjo in Glen Campbell’s touring band for years and lives in Nashville. “I never dreamed I’d someday be recognized with a marker on Main Street – or any street for that matter.” For a charming overnight stay, there’s scenic Lake Tiak-O’Khata, a family-owned resort that offers a full-service restaurant, a lakeside motel and waterfront cabins. “We have a full-service restaurant, motel rooms and recreational facilities — something for everyone,” said spokesperson Carmen White. “Our tranquil environment sets the stage for a tranquil event. Our food is wonderful and all made from scratch.”
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uilt in 1925, the lovingly restored Hotel Chester has been named Best Hotel in Mississippi by “Mississippi Magazine” the last three years, and it received national attention in 2013 when worldrenowned chef Gordon Ramsay designed and created the beer garden and menu that was shown on season two of “Hotel Hell.” Your luxurious stay on Main Street can include the mouth-watering Gordon Burger and quirky, locally-brewed craft beers. For the outdoorsman, the Oktibbeha County Lake is a great place to picnic and swim, and the 479-acre lake is loaded with largemouth bass and catfish, crappie and bream. There are two handicappedaccessible fishing piers, a boat ramp, and shady areas along the shoreline. Bring the family for an overnight stay – there are nine camping pads with water, electrical and sewer, RV pads, and tent sites. The Cullis & Gladys Wade Clock Museum,
located in the lobby of the MSU Welcome Center at the Cullis Wade Depot, showcases an extensive collection of mostly American clocks and watches dating as far back as the early 1700s. Purchased from across all the country, the 400+ clocks represent nearly every American manufacturer. Also on campus is the Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum, located on the fourth floor of the Mitchell Memorial Library. A treat for the music lover, the museum houses a collection of musical instruments, recordings, and sheet music that were amassed over four decades. (The museum and the MSU library co-sponsor the annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival, set for March 26-28.)
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fascinating stop is the birthplace of Tennessee Williams, whose classic play “The Glass Menagerie” has been required reading for Mississippi high school students for decades. But that’s just the beginning: the stately Victorian will whet your appetite for a look at the entire spectrum of lovely houses nearby – the annual Spring Pilgrimage of Homes in Columbus draws visitors from across the country. Set for April 6-18, the 2015 Pilgrimage features home, garden and church tours, double-decker bus rides, carriage rides, and even a crawfish and shrimp boil. Charming bed and breakfasts along the route include A Painted Lady (504 Fifth Street South) and Lincoln Home (714 Third Avenue South), meaning your overnight stay will be just as
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romantic and spectacular as the tour itself. For more of a getaway feel, try Backstrom’s Country Bed and Breakfast. Just minutes from Columbus, the home is made of lumber from a centuryold country store in Tennessee. There are three large bedrooms upstairs, along with eye-catching original art, sculpture and Bill Backstrom’s stained glass. Don’t dare leave without Betty Jo Backstrom’s hearty country breakfast, including the Ham and Cheese Pie. A great option as you enjoy an outing on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is the Columbus Marina, located north and east of the Stennis Lock and Dam. The state-of-the-art facility offers boaters a timely stopping point during the voyage – dock for one night, a season, or permanently. An experienced staff is ready to help you, and there’s even a courtesy car available.
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raised by publications like Southern Living, Architectural Digest and Wine Spectator, The Alluvian Hotel on Howard Street in Greenwood is a getaway destination for travelers from all fifty states. The interior features paintings from Mississippi artists that beautifully capture life in the Delta, the rooms are luxurious, spacious and quiet, and you’re just steps from mouth-watering cuisine at Giardina’s Restaurant. Stop by for a class at nearby Viking Cooking School and learn from some of the best chefs in the country, or enjoy an afternoon of pampering at The Alluvian Spa. Also on Howard is TurnRow Books, an independently-owned store that specializes in not only southern and Mississippi writers, but Delta-area authors who bring the famous region to life like no one else. “We’re focusing on customers who like
personal service and regional and local titles you can’t get anywhere else,” said owner Jamie Kornegay, whose own novel, “Soil,” debuts in midMarch. “We have a passion for what we’re selling, and we’re always reading and researching the art form we respect – that’s what this is.” Greenwood is a big part of Mississippi’s rich musical heritage, and the annual Mississippi Blues Festival takes place this year on March 7 at the Leflore County Civic Center and features the legendary Bobby Rush. And bring your appetite for Que on the Yazoo, the annual barbecue competition sanctioned by the Memphis Barbecue Network. Set for May 1-2, Que will again raise funds for the non-profit Main Street Greenwood, Inc. March 2015 • 35
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ld Waverly is much more than a nationally-acclaimed golf course. The seven cottages, which are set on beautiful Lake Waverly, are ideal for small gatherings or just relaxing after a full day – each cottage has four bedrooms, a wet bar and complimentary wireless internet. Try the Waverly’s Chicken Salad Sandwich in Murphy’s Pub, the mouthwatering Shrimp and Grits as part of Sunday Brunch, or the Old Waverly Snowball (their signature coffee-flavored ice cream; it’s rolled in crushed toffee and smothered with chocolate syrup and whipped cream). The Civil War buff will enjoy the memorial park that commemorates The Battle of Ellis Bridge, which was fought three miles west of town along Sakatonchee Creek in February 1864. And just about everyone enjoys the murals that adorn many of the downtown facades – Deborah Mansfield has refurbished the classic Coca Cola and
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Owl Cigar artwork along the Main Street corridor and created new artwork for Cash and Carry Cleaners, Nix’s Barber Shop, and West Point Appliance. Town Creek Campground, which can be found on Columbus Lake in the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, has direct access to the TennTom for recreational boating. Thickly forested, Town Creek is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery – if you’re on the back side of the lake, you’ll see water cascading down a stone waterfall into a creek that meanders through the park. Café Ritz, located alongside the restored Ritz Theater, is open for lunch six days a week and offers the delicious Ritz Reuben and the blackened shrimp po-boy.
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Tupelo Automotive Museum 1 Otis Boulevard 662-842-4242 www.tupeloautomuseum.com Open Monday-Saturday 9am4:30pm / Sunday 12pm-4:30pm
Market Café 122 West Main Street 662-779-1500 www.eatatmarketcafe.com Open (lunch) TuesdayFriday 11am-2pm / (dinner) Thursday-Saturday 5pm8:30pm
The Cullis & Gladys Wade Clock Museum 75 B.S. Hood Drive 662-325-5198 www.visit.msstate.edu/ clockmuseum Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Tennessee Williams Welcome Center www.exploresouthernhistory. com/tennesseewilliams 300 Main Street 662-328-0222 Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5pm
Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum Mitchell Memorial Library at MSU, 4th Floor 662-325-6634 www.library.msstate.edu/ templetonmuseum Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Columbus Spring Pilgrimage www.visitcolumbus.org April 6-18
Elvis Presley Birthplace Park 306 Elvis Presley Drive 662-841-1245 www.elvispresleybirthplace.com Open Monday-Saturday 9am5pm / Sunday 1pm-5pm Reed’s Gum Tree Bookstore 129 West Main Street 662-842-6453 www.reedsgumtreebooks.com Open Monday-Saturday Woody’s Steak House 619 N. Gloster Street 662-840-0460 www.woodysteak.com Open Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 4:30pm9pm
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee Wildlife Refuge 2970 Lake Bluff Road (Brooksville, MS) 662-323-5548 www.fws.gov/refuge/noxubee Lake Tiak O’Khata 213 Smyth Lake Road 662-773-7853 www.ltok.com Carl Jackson marker on Mississippi Country Music Trail Main Street (behind the old Strand Theater) www.carljackson.net
Hotel Chester 101 North Jackson Street 662-323-5005 www.historicchester.com Oktibbeha County Lake County Lake Road 662-323-3550 www.visitstarkville.org
Backstrom’s Country Bed and Breakfast www.bedandbreakfast. com/mississippi-columbusbackstromscountrybedbreakfast 4567 Highway 182 East 662-328-7213 Columbus Marina www.columbusmarina.com 295 Marina Drive 662-327-8450 Open Monday-Saturday 7am7pm / Sunday 10am-7pm Continued on page 81
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Campfire Cuisine Photos and recipes by: Lisa LaFontaine Bynum
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f you’ve been hibernating indoors all winter long, you and your family may be yearning for the great outdoors once the weather warms up. Camping is a great way to unplug from the world, spend time together outside, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Camping cuisine, on the other hand, does not have to be a forgettable meal of hot dogs, cold cuts, or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. With a little prep work beforehand, your family will be able to enjoy a delicious meal even without all the modern conveniences of home. Tips for camping: 1. Come up with a meal plan for every day you will be camping. This way you will be able to enjoy more of your trip and not have to think about what everyone will eat. 2. Freeze what you can before the trip. Place it directly from the freeze into the cooler. You’ll need less ice and there is less chance of spoilage. Just be sure everything is thawed before you are ready to cook! 3. Wash and prep any produce and store in Ziploc bags. Be sure to label them according to what day/meal they will be used for. 4. Pre-mix any ingredients you can and store them in labeled bags. 5. A week before your trip, start a running list of anything you will need to pack. Keep it in a central location and jot down items as you think of them. Nothing is worse than having to make an unexpected trip back to civilization because you forgot something.
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Camp Fire French Toast 1 disposable aluminum bread pan 1 loaf white bread of your choice (We used Pepperidge Farm white sandwich bread because it fit perfectly in the bread pan). 1 (16 ounce) carton egg substitute (such as EggBeaters) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup brown sugar Syrup and powdered sugar Before your trip: Mix together egg substitute, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Store in a resealable plastic bag. Do not freeze. Fit as many bread slices as you can into the disposable bread pan. Leave some space in between each slice so the bread is able to absorb the egg mixture. Cover the top of the pan with aluminum foil. Bread can be frozen. Before cooking: Pour egg mixture over thawed the bread slices. Be sure to get the mixture in between each slice. Recover the top of the bread with aluminum foil. Place over medium hot coals and bake for 35-40 minutes until he bread looks toasty. Remove from heat and allow French toast to sit for 10 minutes. Serve drizzled with syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar. Serves 6
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Southwest Chicken Breasts in Foil 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (15 ounce) can rotel tomatoes, drained 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Before your trip: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place each breast in the center of a sheet of aluminum foil coated with nonstick cooking spray. Fold the foil around the chicken and place in the freezer until the day of departure. Mix together beans, corn, tomatoes and cumin. Store in a plastic bag or container. Before cooking: Thaw chicken breasts completely. Unwrap foil and spoon equal amounts of the bean mixture over each chicken breast. Fold the foil back over the chicken breasts. Grill over medium hot coals for 20-30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Unwrap foil and sprinkle the top of each chicken breast with the shredded cheese. Wrap the foil back up and let the chicken sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serves 6
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Skillet Blueberry Cobbler Note: If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, this cobbler can also be made in a disposable aluminum pan. 4 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon Before your trip: Combine berries, 1/4 cup sugar, and flour in a container or resealable plastic bag. Fresh or frozen berries can be used. If using frozen, you do not need to thaw them but you may need to add a few more minutes to your cooking time. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a container or resealable plastic bag. Before cooking: Prepare charcoal grill or campfire for grilling. Pour blueberry mixture into a cast iron skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake over coals for 10 minutes. Stir blueberry mixture, then return to heat for an additional 10 minutes. Berries should begin to soften and release their juices. Coat biscuits with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Arrange them in a single layer over the top of the blueberries. Return the pan to the heat and continue to bake until biscuits begin to turn brown, approximately 11-12 minutes more. Remove cobbler from heat. Allow cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Serves 6 March 2015 • 41
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Spring Entertaining: So Fresh and So Green (Green!) Story by Lacy Mitchell Photos by Sarah Tyner
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pringtime in Starkville is one of my favorite times of year. The frigid cold is on its way out, and the trees are showing a few more signs of life. I get so excited when it is time to use the back porch again. I get even more excited when I think about spending the afternoon at Left Field Lounge at Dudy Noble. However, my excitement often turns to stress when I think about needing to take a dish to Left
Home / Style / Gardening / Travel & Culture / Food / Events Frield Lounge that will appeal to my husband’s friends, their wives AND their children. Gone are the days when I could make a huge batch of brownies and not feel – or see – the consequences. I have become very mindful of the way I entertain and how I can adjust certain recipes to be just as good for the body as they are to the palate. In my profession, I have learned that it is vitally important to teach the body how to move through life safely, efficiently and effectively. But I have also learned that in our culture, food is an absolute epidemic. Many of my clients don’t understand that their bodies aren’t changing from exercise alone because they are leaving their workouts to go cook unhealthy meanls for their families. Since becoming much more aware of the importance of health and wellness, I had to take a closer look at the food I consumed when exercise alone wasn’t working. Food has a lasting effect on the body long after you leave the kitchen table. I have experimented with every diet, fad cleanse, counting calories, etc. None of these things ever seemed to worked for me longterm, and if I did ever see any results, they came at the cost of feeling terrible. Our bodies require nourishment – plain and simple. Nourishment comes from
food - whole, unprocessed, nutrient-dense food. When we properly nourish our bodies, we are capable of more physically. Exercise is great for the body and when we exercise we burn calories. If we are not fueling our bodies correctly, we are putting ourselves at a severe disadvantage when it comes to exercise. When I began to understand these simple concepts about food, my relationship with it began to change. I am not saying that I have nutrition as a whole completely figured out by any means, but I am saying that what I have learned has saved me from a lifetime of letting food control my life. Today, I am giving you three easy recipes that will become staples in your springtime entertaining. They are ultra healthy alternatives to long-time favorites. Throughout the year, we will be meeting here to talk about all things related to health and wellness. If you have any questions or suggestions for topics, don’t hesitate to email me at lacy@midtownpilates.com. A huge thank you to those who have shared their recipes with me! I am looking so forward to this journey together!
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Bacon Wrapped Zucchini
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Ingredients 4 Zucchini Virgin or regular olive oil Bacon (any type use maple smoked for more flavor) Salt and Pepper to taste Toothpicks
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut Zucchini into long sections. Take bacon pinning one end to the zucchini with a tooth pick, wrap the bacon till you reach to the other end of the zucchini slice and use another toothpick to attach the bacon to the other end. Brush of dab on olive oil to top of zucchini slice lightly coating it. Season to taste.
Coconut Milk Ranch Dressing Recipe by: Blissful Basil Ingredients: 1 can full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream, refrigerated overnight (do not use light coconut milk) 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon sea salt black pepper, to taste
Instructions: Open the can of coconut milk or coconut cream. Scoop the coconut cream off the top of the can and add it to a large bowl, leaving the coconut water within the can. Add 4 tablespoons of the coconut water into the coconut cream and whisk until smooth (reserve the leftover coconut water, as you may need to whisk in an extra tablespoon or two after refrigerating your dressing depending on your desired thickness). Add in the shallots, garlic, apple cider vinegar, chives, parsley, basil, dill, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and refrigerate dressing for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
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Place avocados in a bowl. Squeeze lime juice on top and roughly smash with a fork until thoroughly mashed. Add jalapeno pepper, garlic, onion, tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper; gently combine with a fork.
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Native Plants are Sure Winners for Your Landscape Story by Russell Hamilton
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ative plants are those that occur naturally, have developed naturally, or have existed naturally for many years in an area. This means they are more adapted to our soil and climate. Native plants offer may other benefits that may make them just the choice for your next landscaping project. Native Benefits One of the greatest benefits of native plant material is how well they already do in the existing conditions of your area. This means that they thrive with less care from you and will have a higher survivability
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rate than other plants. Planting native plants usually saves water. Since they are already adapted to the natural rainfall of an area you usually don’t have to water them near as much as other plant materials. You do not have to use as many pesticides and fertilizers with native plants. In most cases, they have developed their own defenses to insects and diseases. Spraying fewer pesticides means you will also be sparring all those beneficial insects that pesticides kill as secondary targets. Native plants provide natural habitat and food sources for wildlife. Examples would be nuts and seeds for squirrels. Some natives also provide nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies. Planting certain natives at the perimeter of your landscape can attract wildlife such as rabbits and deer for your viewing. There are many native plants with beautiful flowers and berries that can really add to a landscape. Some have great transitions of fall color which gives you color at a time of year that other landscape plants don’t. There are many benefits you will want to explore as you start incorporating native plants into your landscape. Misconceptions with Native Plants There are a lot of misconceptions of using native plant material in landscape designs. One is that your landscape will look like a natural woodland or prairie. That just isn’t true. Native plants can be used just as non-native ornamentals are usedin the landscape. They can even be used in formal designs. Another common thought I hear is that native plants will make your landscape look messy. This one too just isn’t true. A natural meadow look might not
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be for everyone. There are other landscape styles possible with native plants. The important thing to remember here is that you can incorporate native plant material into your landscape design without sacrificing your ultimate goal. Ok so hopefully you are now considering incorporating some native plant choices into your next project but you still need a little push. Here is what you need to do. First, decide on your ultimate goal. What is the vision you have for your project? If you need help developing your vision seek the help of a landscape professional. Just be sure to use one that is familiar with using native plants in their designs. Second, do some research on natives for your area. Find out what native plants you particularly like and dislike. That may help to inspire you on the vision of your project. A great place to find some good information is your local Extension Office. They will have several pub-
lications that you can print for free about using native plants in your landscape. Another good source is your local garden center. Ask them what kinds of natives they have in stock so you can see what they look like up close. Also while you are there check on what kinds of natives are available for them to order if needed. Not many garden centers carry full lines of natives but usually they can order the ones you need. Hopefully now your curiosity is sparked at leastabout using native plants in your next project. Keep in mind that not every native plant will be a good match for every project or every location in your design. Sure it will require a little more effort on your part to research what will work best for you. I believe that once you begin reaping the benefits of native plants in the landscape you too will find the work was worth the reward. March 2015 • 47
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From Old to New: Historic Charm meets Modern Amenities at Jackie O’ House Story by: Clint Kimberling Photos by: Sarah Tyner
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athy Griffin refers to her workplace as a hidden gem. Griffin is the manager at the Jackie O’ House—a boutique bed and breakfast in Columbus. The Jackie O’ House is quite unique in the fact that it holds all the historical charm of a 108 year old home, but provides the modern conveniences of a hotel. Featuring antique furnishings, spacious common areas and six elegant and charming guest rooms; the Jackie O’ House truly is one of a kind. The home was originally built in 1907 by Pauline Owen who was the wife of Thomas G. Owen. Up until 2005, the home was still in the Owen family when it was purchased by Roxanne Ferreiro. Ferreiro owns the American Power
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Home / Style / Gardening / Travel & Culture / Food / Events Source clothing manufacturer next door and had been taken with house for some time. Roxanne came to know Ben Owen, the owner at the time, who Ferreiro described as a southern gentleman. “Over the years we became friends and I loved him and his home. I was drawn to the history and charm of the home. I knew it was a great building, and after I bought it was eventually transformed into a bed and breakfast,” she explains. There was a considerable amount of work involved with the transformation of the house from a private residence to bed and breakfast. While the restoration did not returned the house to its original period, there was a great deal of attention paid to the historical importance of the home. A great deal of the rennovation was focused on adding modern amenities
while keeping an atmosphere of historic preservation. For instance, private bathrooms and showers were added to each bedroom, but several historic aspects of the home were preserved including the original interior finishes, pocket doors, chandeliers and radia-
“Over the years we became friends and I loved him and his home. I was drawn to the history and charm of the home. I knew it was a great building, and after I bought it was eventually transformed into a bed and breakfast.”
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tors. As an innkeeper, Griffin really strives to pamper guests. “We try to provide as many personal touches as possible but try to be respectful and not smother guests,” she says. She notes that unlike some bed and breakfast hotels, there are no living quarters on site so guests have access to the entire downstairs. Which is good news for guests, because the Jackie O’ features several inviting common areas including a parlor, porch, and sundeck so visitors never feel constricted to their 54
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rooms. There is also a full service bar on the premises. The most popular room is The Rose room. “Which is somewhat ironic,” Griffin says, “because the Rose has one the smallest beds in the house.” Guests choose this room for a different reason—the view. The Rose features a pass through window leading to a private, sun room with a spectacular view of the grounds. The Margaret room is also very popular among visitors. This is the most luxurious room and is fur-
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Home / Style / Gardening / Travel & Culture / Food / Events nished with a king bed, full leather sofa, antique fire place with mantel and a clawfoot tub in the bathroom. Unlike other bed and breakfasts that only serve breakfast at a specific time, the Jackie O’ allows guests to dine at a time of their choosing. There is a rotation of meals that range from typical southern fare to more
“We can do any and all events and we’re very flexible because our size allows us to accommodate as many 400 people, but we’re small enough to host as few as 10.”
gourmet options. Griffin explains that they take suggestions and recommendations and try not to serve a guest the same thing twice if they can help it. Griffin says that guests at the Jackie O’ House come from all over. During the week we talked visitors from as far away as Norway had just stayed. She notes that there is an abundance of repeat customers, mostly from Mississippi State parents. Visitors to the universities in the area as well as the Columbus Air Force Base provide a steady stream of guests. The Jackie O’ House is situated on four acres of land which provides plenty of scenery and relaxation. This makes the space is perfect for hosting weddings and other events. In fact, they’ve hosted several sorority
Home / Style / Gardening / Travel & Culture / Food / Events parties, business events and weddings. “We can do any and all events and we’re very flexible because our size allows us to accommodate as many 400 people, but we’re small enough to host as few as 10,” says Griffin. Oh, about the unique name of the hotel: the short answer is that Ferreiro’s daughter is named Jaqueline and the house is named for her, but Ferreiro is also from Massachusetts. As such, the name doubles a sly reference to the more famous Jackie O’—Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis.
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Made in Mississippi: KittingerClay Story by Richelle Putnam Photos submitted
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anet Kittinger always needed to express herself artistically. Over the years she hand-painted clothing, created beads and pins from clay, assembled tile mosaics and took up pyrography. However, Janet turned to pottery when her 19-year-old son, Brett, died in a tragic car accident. “It was a way to start a new focus and engage my mind, not to get over the grieving but to help with the grieving,” said Janet, who lives in Escatawpa, Miss. Janet had always collected pottery, but her new fo-
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cus urged her to classes to learn how to throw pottery on the wheel and to do slab pottery. “I’m doing a lot of slab work right now instead of the wheel, where everything is circular,” said Janet. Slab is rolling out a piece of clay into forms that a pottery wheel cannot produce, something flat like a platter. “I’m doing both slab and wheel,” said Janet, but she admits to being more into the slab work. Whatever and however she creates, Janet has one thing in mind.
Home / Style / Gardening / Travel & Culture / Food / Events “My purpose is to carve,” she said. “I’m sitting here right now talking to you and carving a bowl I just made.” Most of Janet’s carvings are geometric, something she says she can do almost mindlessly. “If you think about meditation, meditation is where you don’t think. I can carve and not think, except when I’m thinking about a particular pattern.” For Janet, carving is meditation time. “That’s why it was so helpful for me getting over the death of my son,” she said. The only place to find Janet’s work is on Etsy where her customers consistently give her five star ratings. Well, there was that one four star review Janet dared to divulge to us! No doubt Janet receives consistently high ratings because she maintains the highest ethical standards in her work and stands behind it. “If I feel a piece is flawed, I don’t even put it on Etsy,” she said. All across the United States people have asked her to place her pieces in their shops, but the truth is, Janet sells her pottery to support her habit. “It can get pretty expensive depending on the colors and what kind of chemicals go into it,” said Janet.
“I could charge a lot more for my pottery and probably get more than I charge, but basically it just buys my glazes and my clay.” Janet’s sixteen-year profession as a long-term care ombudsman with the Area Agency on Aging, under the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) remains her priority. As District Ombudsman for the lower fifteen counties in Mississippi, Janet advocates for the resident and the family to ensure the resident’s quality of life in long term care facilities. “I absolutely love my job. It’s the reason I’m not a full-time potter,” she said. For those of you craving more of Janet’s pottery, don’t fret. When she retires in about five years, she’ll consider doing craft shows. Janet Kittinger: Ombudsman first; potter second? “Possibly. In pottery I don’t have to think. In my job I have to think a lot. I need them both, time to really work hard and down time to regenerate my brain cells.”
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“Before He Finds Me” Review and Q & A with Michael Kardos By Susan O’Br y an
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ow far would you go for your family? What’s the ultimate sacrifice you’d be willing to make for them? How do is your belief system, and what would you do to support your beliefs? Michael Kardos has taken those basic questions and stretched them into a taut thriller, “Before He Finds Her,” a story about a man, his family and a crime no one knows how to deal with. First, you need to know that the author is an extremely creative individual. He shares his talents with not only his readers, but with students at Mississippi State University. As an associate professor of English, he teaches creative writing and American literature. He knows what makes a story stay in your head long after the last page is read. He’s honed his craft with a guide for writers, a collection of short stories, a novel in 2012, and now “Before He Finds Her,” a novel about family, anger, devotion and mystery. In late 1991, Ramsey Miller murdered his wife and 3-year-old daughter after hosting a block party. He’s never been charged, though, because no one can find him. And no one ever found the little girl’s body. She’s still alive. Fifteen years later, Melanie Denison is tired of living under what she assumes is the Witness Protection Program. She wants to live – go to movies, browse the internet, enroll in college, do all the things people do if they have a “normal” life. He’s always been told her murderous father is still free, and ready to ruin her life. Her few attempts at freedom have left her 10 weeks pregnant, and she’s ready to escape her cocoon. She doesn’t want her baby leaving under the same isolation and secrets that have encased her.
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She learns away, returning to Silver Bay, N.J., in hopes of learning what happened that awful Sunday night and then finding her father before he locates her. She finds an ally in an elderly journalist who has been fascinated by the case since its earliest days. What Melanie discovers is more mystery, more intrigue – and more lies, yet few answers. Her father had his bad points, especially jealousy and anger issues, but was he a bad man? Kardos focuses on the three days leading up to the block party and murder. From there, he heads forward, putting his laser focus on the aftermath of murder, how crime and fear distort even the smallest details. The plot unfolds delicately, letting the reader savor – and interpret – what’s going on in his own way. The author puts together the story, details the ending, but leaves the final message up to the reader. As the last page is turned, you’ll catch yourself thinking, “What would I do?” Regional book signings March 3, 2015 Signing: 5 p.m.; Reading: 5:30 p.m. Lemuria Books 202 Banner Hall, 4465 I-55 North Jackson, MS March 19, 2015 6 p.m. Square Books / Thacker Mountain Radio Oxford, MS
Home / Style / Gardening / Travel & Culture / Food / Events Q: What is your current role at MSU? How long? A: I’m an associate professor of English, where I teach creative writing and American literature. This is my eighth year there. Still married to Catherine Pierce, poet extraordinaire. Q: “The Three-Day Affair” was a crime-based thriller. How would describe “Before He Finds Her?” A: Psychological suspense? Coming-of-age thriller? As with The Three-Day Affair, I really just tried to write the kind of novel I’d want to read. Q: You’ve chosen to set both novels far from Mississippi. How do you choose a location setting? A: I needed it set near, but not in, New York City, and New Jersey happens to be where I’m originally from. I find myself returning to that geography because I know it so well. Having grown up there, it’s pretty deeply rooted in my subconscious. Q: Ramsey Miller (in “Before He Finds Her” is definitely a lost soul – until he marries. What does “family” mean to him, especially since he’s still a wanderer behind the wheel? A: Family means everything to him, though I don’t think he knows that until he has one and it’s being threatened. A threat to the stability of his family means that he might become lost yet again, and that is something he is terrified of, because ultimately he is terrified of himself. Q: What do you consider the major differences between your two novels? Any similarities? In writing style, voice, etc.? A: They both revolve around a crime, of course. But while The Three-Day Affair is like a tight puzzle, Before He Finds Her is more expansive. Tonally, it has less of a noir feel. Going along with that, I believe the new novel has a larger emotional palette. Q: What’s next? A: Still figuring that out. As of this moment, it is possibly a novel that takes place in an art museum. Dare I say that there is a theft?
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WEST POINT Town Creek Campground 10690 Witherspoon Road 662-494-4885 www.reserveamerica.com/camping-towncreek-campgroundwest-point Old Waverly One Magnolia Drive 662-494-6463 www.oldwaverly.com Lodge (at front desk) is open: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm / Saturday-Sunday 8am-12pm Ellis Bridge Civil War Memorial Park Highway 50 West 662-494-5121 www.mississippihills.org
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Cafe Ritz 125 Commerce Street 662-494-7489 www.theritzwestpoint.com Open (for lunch) Sunday-Friday 11am-2pm Deborah Mansfield/ Main Street Association murals Main Street
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