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Five Mississippi -centric Gifts for Father’s Day
SUMMARY:
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16, and if you’re scrambling for gift ideas, here are five Mississippi-centric options:
- Indianola Pecan House: Offers a variety of flavored pecans, sauces, marinades, dressings, jams, and gift tins. Visit pecanhouse.com.
- Black Label Handmade Balsa Baits: Bassmaster Champion Cliff Pace’s hand-painted lures. See more at woodbaitcountry.com.
- Emma Wilder Farm: Goat’s milk bath soaps, face and body products, raw honey, and beeswax beard balm. Shop at emmawilderfarm.com.
- Jason’s Southern Table: “The Best Steak in Mississippi” award-winning ribeye. Menu available on their Facebook page.
- Handmade Knives: Custom knives from Mississippi bladesmiths, including Kudzu Kutters. Explore at kudzukutters.com.
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Family of Curious George Creators to Visit de Grummond in Hattiesburg
SUMMARY:
The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi houses the papers of H.A. and Margret Rey, creators of Curious George. From October 23-28, the Rey family visits Hattiesburg for a reunion celebrating their legacy with exhibitions, children’s activities, a musical, and a documentary screening. The Curious George: Original Works on Paper exhibit features rare Rey materials, including original art and letters. The collection, founded by Dr. Lena de Grummond, holds manuscripts of over 1,400 authors and illustrators. The Reys created Curious George during their 1940 flight from France, later publishing the beloved series in New York.
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Rolling Through History: The Comfort and Culture of Dumplings
SUMMARY: Dumplings are a comforting, versatile food with many variations worldwide. A classic Southern recipe uses simple flour and water dumplings simmered in chicken stock made from roasted chicken bones and sautéed mirepoix. Alternatives include using biscuit or Bisquick mixes for quick dumplings. Frozen dumplings are convenient but often less favored. Dumplings can be stuffed, such as Chinese potstickers or Eastern European pierogi, with fillings like pork, beef, vegetables, and cheese. Southerners also enjoy deep-fried dumplings. Originating in China during the Eastern Han dynasty, dumplings spread globally via trade routes. They are best enjoyed with flavorful dipping sauces of soy, garlic, vinegar, and chili oil.
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Screech Owls – Small but Cute
SUMMARY: The Eastern Screech Owl, the cutest owl in the eastern U.S., comes in gray and red phases and thrives even in urban woodlands. Smaller than Barred and Great Horned Owls, they prey on songbirds, insects, and reptiles. Finding them involves listening and mimicking their distinctive gargled trill at night, a technique taught by bird expert Charlie Brenke. During the day, alarm calls from birds like Bluejays can reveal their location. Nesting boxes help attract pairs, but avoid playback calls during breeding season to prevent disturbing nesting birds. These owls are a fascinating part of local wildlife worth seeking out.
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