[Green] Straight to the Source: Apples & Pumpkins Ripe for the Pickin’
by Brandi Herrera Pfrehm
October 6, 2008
Corn mazes, hay rides, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins galore! It's that time of the year y'all; fall, is here. What better way to quench your thirst for all things apple, than going straight to the source? There's no place like an orchard or pumpkin patch to get you in the mood for autumn, and there's nothing that compares to the fruit you'll find there. Don't even think about grabbing a bunch from the supermarket for your next pie, cobbler or crisp; ... read on »
by on 10/06/08 at 02:37 PM Comments (0)
[Shopkeep] Max Contemporary Furnishings
by Brandi Herrera Pfrehm
October 1, 2008
While the retail landscape is changing all over the Jackson metro area, the real renaissance has been happening in Fondren for years. There couldn’t be a more apt benchmark to measure its success than Max Contemporary Furnishings in the Fondren Corner building. Five and a half years ago, design guru Tommie Goodman, 56, settled into the space after moving the store from Pear Orchard Road in Ridgeland, where it had been for 15 years. The punchy design ... read on »
by on 10/01/08 at 06:56 PM Comments (0)
[Shopkeep] Ink Spot
by Matthew Caston & M.P. Heindl
September 17, 2008
Thrash metal is the perfect musical setting for the new residence of the Ink Spot. Hidden in the Foundry Lofts (formerly the Ironworks building) at 300 W. South St., the tattoo shop/art gallery is an oasis of free expression and courageous art. Demons, tigers, dolphins, beautiful women and skulls line the colorful brick walls. The art of Shannon Valentine is currently hanging in the gallery.
by on 09/17/08 at 07:05 PM Comments (0)
[Tasty Bites] “That’s What Homemade Soups Are, Mmm Mmm Good”: A Fall Lunch Beyond Campbell’s
by Brandi Herrera Pfrehm
September 17, 2008
Autumn may not conjure images of ripe, juicy, tomatoes in most people’s minds. But the sight of a Campbell’s tomato soup can nearly always triggers a storm of nostalgic yearnings for September and after-school lunches in mine.
Take heed; nostalgia often obscures the painful shortcomings of our past, and turns them into something akin to pedestal-sitting perfection. Such, alas, is the way of my canned tomato soup and grilled cheese meals of yore. I ... read on »
by on 09/17/08 at 09:34 AM Comments (0)
[Habitat] Flea Market Adventures
by Brandi Herrera Pfrehm
Sept. 11, 2008
I am a junkie. That’s right; addicted.
Right now, I’m going through withdrawals. Haven’t had my fix this week. The dusty remnants of the last time hang in my nostrils—I can’t control the twitching anticipation of my next hit. I fidget and toss around in my bed and try to make myself fall asleep.
My name is Brandi Herrera Pfrehm: I am addicted to The Salvation Army.
And Goodwill.
And Saint Vincent de Paul.
Bargain Boutique.
The Orange Peel.
And ... read on »
by on 09/11/08 at 03:48 PM Comments (0)
[How To...] Endless Summer: Drink Specials
by Sage Carter-Hooey
September 3, 2008
The summer is far from over in the Deep South, so you might as well sit back with a cool drink in hand and embrace the fact that we made it through another August. Here are a few recipes to help you end the summer well.
by on 09/03/08 at 07:26 PM Comments (0)
[Green] Green’s Cool for Back to School
by Brandi Herrera Pfrehm
September 3, 2008
School days, school days...dear old golden rule days...
My fondest childhood memories of the month of September don't have anything to do with actually going back to school. Rather, all the really cool, new, gear you got to shop for in anticipation of the next ten months of reading, writing and arithmetic. 64 color jumbo Crayola pack? Check. Sweet new Muppets lunch box? Done. Hot backpack? Got it. Ask any ten year old and they'll agree: ... read on »
by on 09/03/08 at 12:03 PM Comments (0)
[How To...] [FLY] Guys: How to Be ‘Indy’
by Brandi Herrera Pfrehm
August 25, 2008
“Da da da DA, da da DA…da da da DA, da da da da DA!”
The Indiana Jones theme has become nearly as iconic as the film’s protagonist himself. At the sound of the lively Raider’s March cadence, one can’t help but conjure images of Harrison Ford wearing his signature khaki togs, leather bomber, and fedora. Indeed, for most of us weaned on a healthy diet of Spielberg action films, the song and emblematic trappings have become synonymous with archeological ... read on »
by on 08/25/08 at 02:19 PM Comments (0)
[Guy] Translations
by Darren Schwindaman & Vince Falconi
August 20, 2008
The ultimate [FLY] Guy, in addition to being well-read, well-kempt and well-muscled, is also well-prepared. Traveling, for instance, can be a tricky business, especially with the various language barriers out there. To be truly [FLY], it’s essential to travel off the beaten path and converse with questionable characters. Speaking of whom, here are Sir Scurvy Dog of the Seven Seas and Igor the Immense to help you along your way.
by on 08/20/08 at 05:08 PM Comments (0)
[Guy] Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
by M. P. Heindl
August 20, 2008
A lot of things keep people up at night these days: terrorism, recession, environmental catastrophe. But these aren’t the things I worry about. No, I worry more about zombies and the apocalypse that is sure to come one day if scientists keep up their horrible experiments.
by on 08/20/08 at 04:58 PM Comments (0)
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:: [FLY] recent comments
Aug 03, 2008Jam Sessions
L.W.: Homemade jam, homemade peanut butter and homemade bread. Sounds delicious!
Now, if I could just get a Cuisinart. :-)
Aug 03, 2008
Jam Sessions
brandi hp: hey gwilly!
...playing around in the kitch is so much fun! i'm not experienced much with bread making [yet]....i…
Aug 01, 2008
Jam Sessions
gwilly: Brandi, you are a cook after my own heart. There is nothing more fun than finding a fresher new flavor. I have been playing…
Jul 22, 2008
Dirty Dishes
brandi hp: wait a minute, who is calling who revolutionary here, ms. sch?! i miss you too...!
glad you liked :)
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Jul 22, 2008
Dirty Dishes
ladd: I love Fish's Eddy. I lived close to the store on the Upper West Side. My friend Amy gave me a set of plates from there with the NYC skyline around the edges—about a year before the Trade towers fell. Now, they are clearly collector's items. :-(
Jul 22, 2008
Dirty Dishes
andi: LOVE THESE. And while I'm definitely a fan and supporter of shopping local, I LOVE finding out about quirky shops elsewhere that have the…
Jul 22, 2008
Dirty Dishes
sage: Hilarious. I am going over to check them out right now. And my in-laws would be more than shocked by the "skanky naked lady…
Jul 21, 2008
How to Pack a Tiny Purse
Lady Havoc: Good article! For those women who sweat - er, perspire, you can always find small deodorant samples at various…
Jul 11, 2008
More S’mores
L.W.: I've never had a campfire s'more. I've made them in the microwave, and I think I toasted a marshmallow over the gas stove once…
Jul 08, 2008
Watermelon 101
ellen: I made a vodka watermelon for the first time for a party a couple of weeks ago. First, I carved two holes in the…