Southern Living back issues from April 2003:
Life at
Apr 01, 2003; ... Dear Friend April showers bring May flowers. Actually, that old adage isn't true for us Southerners; April is the month of flowers. In fact, I count April 15 as the first official full-blown day of spring. (Now because I am writing this in February, I could possibly be off by a day or ...
Beaufort by the water
Apr 01, 2003; ... TRAVEL Explore the Lowcountry charms of this South Carolina village. Like most folks, I visit Beaufort to delight in its Lowcountry pleasures. Similar to its big sisters, Charleston to the north and Savannah to the south, the town entertains with memorable shopping, dining, and ...
A White House Easter extravaganza
Apr 01, 2003; ... On the Monday after Easter, the President's South Lawn becomes a playground filled with squealing children and giant bunnies. Most days, visitors stand outside black wrought iron fences to gaze upon the White House and its beautifully manicured lawn. But not on the Monday after Easter ....
Spring comes to the Bluegrass
Apr 01, 2003; ... April brings a special beauty to this storied slice of Kentucky. There's poetry in the soul of the Bluegrass. Listen for a moment to the lyrical names of the legendary farms, some passed from generation to generation, others long since acquired by captains of industry or oil-rich ...
Thyme out in Arkansas
Apr 01, 2003; ... Add some spice to your life at Mountain Thyme Bed & Breakfast Inn and Herbs Plus farm. We're so isolated that if you hear a siren, you bake a cake because somebody died," says Kathy Seitz, owner of Herbs Plus farm in Jessieville, Arkansas. That seclusion is part of what makes Kathy ...
Jackson's burger heaven
Apr 01, 2003; ... For the biggest and best burgers in Mississippi, visit Stamps. Burgers this big are a blessing. Only a Methodist minister with an unquenchable fire to make the best burger in Jackson could perfect this sacred recipe: well-seasoned meat packed inside a tasty bun with lettuce, tomatoes, ...
Audubon's Kentucky home
Apr 01, 2003; ... This state park in Henderson bears the name of one of the world's best nature artists. Many artists experience times of struggle before achieving recognition and fame. And John James Audubon was no exception. Audubon arrived in Henderson, Kentucky, in 18 10. The then-unknown ...
Stroll a world of crafts
Apr 01, 2003; ... Head to West Virginia to find a trove of shopping treasures. There's something about the Colonel Jackson rocking chair that makes you stop short at Tamarack, West Virginia's showcase of art and craft work. It looks antique, but when you sit, it's roomy-lots of space. "Fred ...
Food find: Richmond
Apr 01, 2003; ... Historic downtown Richmond has what food lovers want-all the advantages of a big city with the charm and warmth of an intimate community. This will get you started to eating your way through the historic area of Richmond. From old landmarks to new digs, and from posh to practical, all ...
Searching the Smokies for flowers
Apr 01, 2003; ... The 53rd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage welcomes visitors to the mountains to discover beautiful blooms. The couple, hiking sticks in hand, stopped when they saw me scanning the sides of the trail. "Have you been to Sugarlands?" the man asked conspiratorially. "Uh, no," I ...
San Antonio celebration
Apr 01, 2003; ... Come to a weeklong party that showers this Texas river town with color and culture. With one swift clip, the leader of Fiesta San Antonio, King Antonio, reaches over and snips off the tie of the suited dignitary. His victim stands there, a sad silk stub fluttering from his shirt collar, ...
Blooming and blasting off in Huntsville
Apr 01, 2003; ... Spend a springtime weekend in this Alabama city, where the past, present, and future converge. You know you're in Huntsville when you see the rocket. The Saturn V replica stands as the towering gatekeeper to a city long identified by its contribution to the country's space program. That ...
The Little Friend
Apr 01, 2003; ... Southern Living Selects The Little Friend BY DONNA TARTT (KNOPF, $26) In a departure from her first novel set in New England, this Mississippi native comes home in her latest work. Set in the fictional town of Alexandria, the novel follows the journey of 12-year-old ...
The Watermelon King
Apr 01, 2003; ... BY DANIEL WALLACE (HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, $23) Thomas Rider is searching for his past-not the yarns that his talespinning grandfather tells, but the real story about Thomas's own life and the death of his mother. The trail leads him to Ashland, Alabama (also the setting for this author's ...
Waist Deep in Black Water
Apr 01, 2003; ... books about the south Waist Deep in Black Water BY JOHN LANE (THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA PRESS, $29.95) Let this author take you away from the cacophony of the modern world to the wild places--eons-old settings that remain unchanged. Visit the bottom of a sunlit Kentucky gorge ...
The Southern Movie Palace: Rise, Fall, and Resurrection
Apr 01, 2003; ... The Southern Movie Palace: Rise, Fall, and Resurrection BY JANNA JONES (UNIVERSITY PRESS OF FLORIDA, $24.95) Opulent film houses in six Southern cities serve as the focal point of this treatise. The beyond-the-glitter view includes the Tampa Theatre; the Fox in Atlanta; the ...
Postscript
Apr 01, 2003; ... Editor's P.S. If something will ease the burdens and trials of traveling, bring it, buy it, or borrow it-that's my philosophy. If carrying an extra $15 is what it takes to grease the palms of enough porters so that I'm not the one lugging an enormous pile of luggage, it's worth it. The ...
Stone Mountain at the crossroads
Apr 01, 2003; ... With a new themed area, there's more to do at this popular park in Georgia. Howdy, ma'am" the plaid-waistcoated gent nods to me as I enter Crossroads with my family He removes his straw hat and slowly fans himself. "It's gonna be a scorcher," he says. A couple of steps past him, we hear ...
Discover sailing
Apr 01, 2003; ... This three-day class is good for a lifetime of adventure. Sailors love the South. Blessed with thousands of miles of coastline, crystalline waters, steady winds, and such ports of call as Savannah, Key West, and New Orleans, our region beckons all those who dream of the sea. My ...
Classic beauties
Apr 01, 2003; ... GARDENING PLANTS AND DESIGN Wish you could grow gorgeous peonies? Follow our tips for success. When the first huge peony unfurls into a flounce of petals, you want to touch it, wear it, and live somewhere inside that magnificent bloom. The perfume, lifted by latespring ...
Don't block the windows
Apr 01, 2003; ... When plants get too big, you can't see out. Maybe I'm just dense, but I've always thought that the main reason houses have windows is to let light in and let people see out. However, this principle seems to escape some folks when they plant trees and shrubs next to their houses. What's ...
Nothing shy about wallflowers
Apr 01, 2003; ... Lovely and easy to grow, these blooms take center stage in spring. When it comes to early-spring color, wallflowers don't stand on the sidelines. They're front and center in the garden, rolling out a carpet of sweet-smelling blooms that last for weeks. And get this-no flowers are easier ...
Little lawns
Apr 01, 2003; ... You can enjoy all the benefits of lush, green grass without all the hassles. If spending weekends wrestling a lawnmower isn't your idea of leisure, yet you still love the feel of fresh-cut grass under your toes, here is the perfect solution: Reduce the amount of grass in your yard ....
Garden letters
Apr 01, 2003; ... -Editor's Notebook Art Tucker, whose extraordinary garden is profiled this month (turn to page 106), doesn't look like a mean guy. He smiles a lot, pets his cats whenever they demand it, and happily brags on his wife's field of expertise (Sherry's a limnologist-which, as everyone knows, ...
The shadow knows
Apr 01, 2003; ... One of the South's most respected nurserymen, Don Shadow, tells the secrets to growing dogwood. Flowering dogwood combines just about everything in a tree that a homeowner could want-gorgeous spring blooms, picturesque form, handsome bark, and colorful fall foliage and berries. Many ...
Crabapple crossing
Apr 01, 2003; ... Train fruiting or ornamental trees to grow in unique ways, and add a nice design element to your garden. Trees tend to have a mind of their own, but with coaxing they can be manipulated to form espaliers, which will beautify any garden. Join hands with nature to create interesting ...
Spring baskets
Apr 01, 2003; ... Hop into gardening by nestling small, plant-filled containers in strategic locations throughout the landscape. To create a fun seasonal look, we gave this display an Easter theme, mixing foliage, flowers, eggs, and a small rabbit statuary. Classic Wicker We lined our ...
Woodland azalea
Apr 01, 2003; ... Mother Nature douses woods and gardens with perfume and fresh flowers as native azaleas come to life after a long winter's nap. Each spring, a sweet fragrance dances through forests across the South. Tall, slender shrubs sprinkled under mature hardwoods and pines release this wonderful ...
Sweet-smelling tuberose
Apr 01, 2003; ... This timeless plant provides months of summer flowers and fragrance. If you are looking for an easy plant with beautiful blooms and great fragrance, try tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa). This Southern favorite is a breeze to grow, and its flowers can scent your garden or be cut for ...
Sing a song in Kiowa
Apr 01, 2003; ... southerners Fred Tsoodle is a living treasure of Oklahoma and a winner of a National Heritage Fellowship for keeping his language alive. It is the first Sunday after Pentecost, and Fred Tsoodle, 82, settles into his pew at Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church near ...
Italian today
Apr 01, 2003; ... Step inside this Sarasota, Florida, kitchen, which is full of ideas and irresistible recipes. Little Gabriella Hazan, looking every bit the Italian version of Shirley Temple, climbs con fidently onto a kitchen chair and begins to stir the pot of risotto on the burner. She's only ...
Cottage garden surprise
Apr 01, 2003; ... Flowers abound and plants crowd every corner of this fanciful suburban Delaware home site. When Art Tucker begins talking about plants, it's like a dam has broken. Torrents of facts, maelstroms of science, and tsunamis of obscure foreign phrases rush from his mouth in a deluge of words ...
Perfect porch
Apr 01, 2003; ... This Texas family has it made in the shade with an ideal spot for outdoor living. Looking for the Gosnell family? Friends know better than to try the front door. Chances are they wouldn't hear you even if you knocked loudly. Instead, follow the voices of children, the patter of feet, ...
Triflies with a twist
Apr 01, 2003; ... Make these luscious layered desserts in almost any dish you have on hand. Intimidated by the thought ot-making a title? Chill out - they're really easy. Find a glass salad bowl. wine goblets, or just a big- ol' mixing bowl, and give these lavered desserts a try. Lorraine ...
Outdoor furniture
Apr 01, 2003; ... Make your patio or deck comfortable and stylish with the right furnishing choices. HOMES AND INTERIORS It's springtime! There's nothing Southerners enjoy more than spending time in the great outdoors. Because of this, patios, decks, and porches are often transformed ...
Hot spots
Apr 01, 2003; ... Celebrate spring with this imaginative tablescape. MATERIALS craft knife kraft paper compass glass plates masking tape safety glasses gloves etching cream paintbrush colored glass paint ...
Cosmopolitan living room
Apr 01, 2003; ... Inspired by a family art collection, the interior of this home conveys a new twist on a worldly lifestyle of the past. Marsha and Randy Simoneaux have a passion for the cosmopolitan lifestyle. In fact, many of the rooms in their suburban Franklin, Tennessee, residence capture the flavor ...
Chair appeal
Apr 01, 2003; ... Who says the seats at your dining room table have to match? Mix it up a little. Normal dining rooms can sometimes feel a little cold and stiff. Maybe you'd like to warm things up, but you've invested a lot in your furniture. Don't worry, you don't have to start from scratch. A ...
Shutters provide solutions
Apr 01, 2003; ... Rethink your notions of walls and windows by taking some advice from this inventive couple. Walls are solid and cannot be moved without a great deal of effort, right? Likewise, windows are only meant for exterior walls, particularly if they're outfitted with operable shutters, correct? ...
Kitchen connection
Apr 01, 2003; ... An existing built-in hutch inspired an entire kitchen renovation and breakfast room addition. Donna Neary has a great affection for older homes. As a preservation consultant, she helps others make good design decisions when restoring or adding on to historic structures. So when she and ...
A welcoming makeover
Apr 01, 2003; ... By adding some classic elements and landscaping, a contemporary home receives a warm and inviting update. While this house had a couple of major assets before its renovationbig rooms and a backyard overlooking marshland-the facade was not one of them. In fact, its austere and uninviting ...
Big use of a small space
Apr 01, 2003; ... Carve a generous master bath out of the attic. The key to a successful renovation is adding a space that appears as if it's always been there. Kathy and Dennis Kehoe certainly understood this principle when they began a master bath addition to their 1920 Cape Cod-style home. "I ...
Home tips: Handy laundry advice
Apr 01, 2003; ... This information will help you make the most of your laundry room appliances. Washer Works In our ever-changing marketplace, even washing machines experience product innovations. Case in point: the front-loading washers you see in all the appliance stores. They do the same job ...
Start with a ham
Apr 01, 2003; ... Bake it for the big weekend meal, and turn the leftovers into weeknight suppers that taste like special occasions. The first time that I ventured to prepare a ham, I ended up buying a mega-size orb with not a clue as to how much I needed, how long to bake it, or how to carve it. I've ...
Melt-in-your-mouth muffins
Apr 01, 2003; ... These savory quick breads are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. It's the time for blooming azaleas, chirping birds, and spring gatherings, and these irresistible muffins-served fresh from the oven-are a great addition to your brunch or breakfast menu. For a fan display, ...
Cook's corner
Apr 01, 2003; ... Receive 50 recipes by ordering these free pamphlets. To fill my resource files, I've begun gathering brochures full of hints and recipes.The Almond Board of California, Egg Beaters, Perdue Farms Incorporated, and The Catfish Institute all offer free brochures-with a total of 50 recipes ...
Try stir-fry tonight
Apr 01, 2003; ... what's for supper? It's about 15 minutes from pan to table with these entrees. One look at the expanding Asian food aisle in your local grocery store tells you it's the hip cuisine to cook. Stir-fry recipes are usually heavy on vegetables, light in fat, and take less than half ...
Gather for great food
Apr 01, 2003; ... reunions These tasty recipes will make your next get-together one to remember. The Franklin Forest neighborhood of McLean, Virginia, has been a tight-knit group since the 1940s. Neighbors who have moved away often come back to join the ...
Food in the fast lane
Apr 01, 2003; ... Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at a hot young NASCAR driver who loves to cook. NASCAR Winston Cup driver Jimmie Johnson makes a living going fast-very fast. But even the best have to slow down sometime. Once the last laps are run and his car is tucked away in the garage, Jimmie ...
Down-home flavor
Apr 01, 2003; ... top-rated menu You'll love every bite of these tried-and-true diner-style dishes. If you've never tried chicken-fried steak before, one taste of our version of this Texas specialty will show you exactly why we love it so much. Crushed saltine crackers form a crispy coating that ...
Favorite pound cake
Apr 01, 2003; ... Serve these scrumptious cakes for a memorable dessert or feel-good treat. Show up with a homemade pound cake, and you've got a friend for life. It's one of those desserts that says Southern hospitality. The sturdy texture ensures they travel well and freeze nicely, making them just ...
Deviled eggs
Apr 01, 2003; ... taste of the south Want to have the most popular dish at the potluck? Bring a plate of these tasty treasures. No covered-dish dinner in the South is complete without those cheery little yellow-and-white ovals known as deviled eggs. Take a couple of dozen to a gathering, and ...
From our kitchen: Pick a peppered pickle
Apr 01, 2003; ... Pick a Peppered Pickle Not too long ago, I introduced the Foods staff to my favorite peppery pickles and pickle relish: Wickles. Confident that my persnickety colleagues would find them as irresistible as I do, I passed around the pickled treats. As I had anticipated, the verdict was ...
Fresh, fruity lemonades
Apr 01, 2003; ... These thirst-quenching recipes are bursting with citrus juices and fruit. When we decided to take a fresh approach to this favorite sweettart elixir, one look at some readers' recipes made it clear that you aren't just sipping plain lemonade. Jazz up these jewel-toned sippers ...
BLT goes big time
Apr 01, 2003; ... Try our fresh variations, from tortilla wraps to salads. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato is an inspired combination. The clean, fresh taste of tomato tempers the deep saltiness of crisp-chewy bacon, while a lettuce leaf adds cool crunch. Other flavors also pair well with this toothsome ...
Crispy, crunchy, and nutty
Apr 01, 2003; ... Give your recipes a little something extra by adding your favorite nuts. Looking for an easy way to add texture and flavor to your recipes? Try nuts. Stir your favorites into salads, dips, and sauces, or sprinkle them over side dishes, soups, and desserts. You can also dredge ...
Saucy starts
Apr 01, 2003; ... living light Get a head start on tonight's supper with store-bought pasta sauce, salsa, or other flavor-packed jarred products. Putting supper on the table quickly is a top priority for most of usespecially on weeknights. That's why we're sharing reduced-calorie entrees that ...
Strawberries and dips
Apr 01, 2003; ... There's nothing tastier than ripe strawberries. They're yummy simply dipped in powdered sugar but their sweetness combined with flavored dips kicks these berries up a level. If you're short on time, prepare vanilla or cream cheese dips. If yogurt- or sour cream-based dips are your style, see our ...
Sleeping in style
Apr 01, 2003; ... A fresh new look for a bedroom ensures sweet dreams for this lucky youngster. My home isn't formal. I've tried formal before, and I always end up looking around the room wondering who I decorated it for," says homeowner Jane Hardin. Nowhere is that casual feeling more evident ...
Life at
Apr 01, 2003; ... Dear Friend, I expect to hear from a lot of you after you've looked through this issue of Southern Living. In this magazine, we focus on three topics that Southerners just love to talk about: shopping, barbecue, and vacations. Our "203 Favorite Shops" probably could have included 2,004 ...
203 favorite shops
Apr 01, 2003; ... From chic boutiques to farmers markets, we've found everything under the Southern sun. Grab your checkbook, and hit the road with us. Whether we're browsing or buying, Southerners love to shop. And as varied as our collections and interests are, that's how far-flung the selection of ...
Editor's P.S.
Apr 01, 2003; ... postscript This super-saving sale event changed the South forever. Southerners love their land. As proof of that sentiment, this year, much of the South will commemorate the Louisiana Purchase-a 200-year-old treaty that kick-started our country. What's the big deal, you ask? ...
Galveston-more than a beach
Apr 01, 2003; ... Catch a sea breeze, enjoy the Southern charm, and browse the offerings in this shopper's haven. Grit between your toes only goes so far. A long walk on a sandy beach when the sun is about to drop into the horizon speaks to my soul. Still, after a while, I just need to rinse off. Beach ...
Cozy Callaway cottages
Apr 01, 2003; ... Rent one of these hideaways for a family-friendly way to stay in this Georgia Eden. When I look back on all the summer trips my family has made, Callaway stands out as the most comfortable. With our car stuffed with groceries, games, and golf clubs, we arrive in tiny Pine Mountain, ...
Jazzy New Orleans
Apr 01, 2003; ... Join the South's best music party in this Louisiana hot spot. I had always heard that the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was the granddaddy of open-air concerts, but a fear of bedlam made me reluctant to come. Was I ever wrong. The New Orleans Fair Grounds and Racetrack has ...