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Deer Fly Season on the Coast – Oh My!
SUMMARY: In coastal Mississippi, residents brace themselves each year for Deer Fly season in May, following the Sand Fly season in March. These pests, known for their buzzing and biting, are a significant nuisance, targeting exposed skin, particularly around the head due to their attraction to heat. Deer flies, which females require blood, thrive in the area's marshlands, feasting on various mammals, including humans. Despite the lack of effective chemical deterrents, residents employ creative strategies like using insect nets or sticky traps to combat these flies. These efforts, while somewhat effective, also inadvertently provide a form of exercise and a shared experience for the community, humorously dubbed the “Deer Fly dance”.
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SUMMARY: If you can't travel far this summer, Mississippi offers plenty of local destinations. Oxford, with its picturesque downtown and literary history, is a top choice. Ocean Springs boasts a vibrant art scene and great restaurants. Hattiesburg has a thriving art scene and unique museums. Natchez, rich in history and antebellum homes, is Mississippi's oldest city and great for history buffs. Madison is an ideal summer spot, known for its local pottery. Foxworth offers a quieter, small-town feel with attractions like Red Bluff. Coastal Bay St. Louis provides charming activities and museums. Discover these local gems for a memorable summer.
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SUMMARY: The author emphasizes the importance of enjoying regional cuisine, suggesting that the best way to experience dishes like sushi, hoagies, or goulash is to eat them in their places of origin. While acknowledging that great food can be found outside these regions, the author describes a typical Southern Sunday supper featuring dishes like fried chicken and cornbread. The story highlights the versatility of Southern biscuits, even relating them to the creation of hush puppies. Biscuits, enjoyed in various forms and combinations, are celebrated as a staple, including the author's favorite combination of biscuits with sorghum molasses. The piece concludes with a reminder to share biscuits with dogs.
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SUMMARY: Potato salad, a key summer side dish, holds special memories for the author, particularly the version made by Minnie Ellen Maples using homemade sweet pickles from locally grown cucumbers. Despite attempts to recreate it, the author never matched her mother-in-law's recipe and later adapted the method by pre-dicing potatoes and using store-bought pickles, spicy mustard, and chicken broth. Julia Child's potato salad recipe adds elegance with ingredients like Yukon Gold potatoes, champagne vinegar, and fresh herbs. Both recipes celebrate tradition and culinary innovation, making potato salad a beloved dish for family gatherings. Enjoy Minnie Ellen Maples' and Julia Child's distinct recipes.
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