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CONTENTS | MAY 2012 • VOLUME 6 NO. 5

EVENTS FEATURES 62 SEASONAL LOVE

Vendors and residents rejoice as May marks the opening of Hernando’s award-winning farmer’s market

72 AT HOME WITH: THE MCLARTYS

The fine art of farmhouse living

31 POSITIVELY CHARMING

Boost your family’s charm factor with one of these looks you’re sure to adore

89 SIX WAYS TO MIX A MARGARITA

Cool off with a frosty beverage and follow our recipes covering everything from the traditional margarita to a few reader inspired concoctions.

14 MUDBUG BASH 16 A FURRY AFFAIR AT BONNE TERRE 17 30TH ANNUAL MISS OLIVE BRANCH PAGEANT 18 MED NIGHT: A SOUL CELEBRATION GALA AND DINNER 20 RIVERCITY BREWFEST 21 REALTOR AWARDS BANQUET 22 UNIQUE GIFTS SENIOR GIRLS NIGHT 24 DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL OLYMPICS 25 SOUTHAVEN TASTE OF DESOTO 26 HERNANDO WOMAN’S CLUB FASHION SHOW 28 PALMER HOME FASHION SHOW MAY 2012 | CLICK 5

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HEALTH

A Safe Summer Tips concerning some common outdoor ailments The Frontlines of Fitness A new approach to group exercise yields fun, accountability and big results

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Embracing Imperfection Money management and risk vs return

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Last of A Dying Breed One neighborhood butcher revives a long lost craft

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READER RECIPE

Almond Cake with Raspberry Filling Mary Alice Rulleman, Memphis

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No One Throws a Party Like the South Springtime events filled with music, history, food and fun

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DINING OUT

Sweet Treats: Indulge your sugar craving with a visit to one of these delectable destinations specializing in everything from frozen yogurt to fine pastries

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ENTERTAINING

Viva Mexico!

Host a Mexican fiesta with these delicious recipes and refreshing cocktails

IN EVERY ISSUE:

Publisher’s Note… 8 Calendar…100 Outtake… 104

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CONTRIBUTOR WRITERS Thad Campbell Shaunda Crockett Michael Harrelson Denny Heinze Dr. Joseph Hunter Shelly Johnstone Mike Lee Dale Lilly Tonya Thompson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Lisa Chapman Ivy Dover Darlene Griffith Mike Lee Amelia Patterson Cassie Smith Amanda Tatro Gerald Thomas Lin Workman ADVERTISING Advertising Director Lyla McAlexander lylamc@phpublishingllc.com

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HALLIE MCKAY

LETTER from the EDITOR

SEASONAL LOVE May marks the opening of Hernando’s awardwinning farmer’s market. I have to confess, I’ve never visited this local claim to fame, but I’m looking forward to attending the Saturday market this year. It’s nice to see communities encouraging and promoting access to local food and supporting growth of local networks.

For those of you who don’t know, Hernando is home to the state’s largest and best Farmers Market (in 2011 the market was named Mississippi’s Favorite Farmers Market by the American Farmland Trust and was 7th in the Nation in Large Markets). The market has about 45 vendors each week selling fresh, local fruits and vegetables, local milk, meat and eggs. In addition, the market also provides canned goods, baked goods, soaps, creams and artisan items. Many markets also have live music, special events and more throughout the season.

Your table and all that goes on it is an important place. This season, make a point to visit your local farmers’ market and support the growth of local food networks.

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Photographer Amelia Patterson captured the fun and adorable style for children in this month’s style section “Positively Charming,” on page 31. A native of Horn Lake, Patterson graduated from Mississippi State University and today owns and runs a small business, Studio MJW, focusing on photography, art, and design. You can check out her work at studiomillyjeanweakleg.com where she specializes in weddings as well as portraits. Among her favorite subjects to photograph are her husband and baby boy.

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Hernando resident, Mike Lee is a man of many talents. A former television art director for 20 years, Lee also holds the titles of writer, photographer and caricature artist.

This month, Lee profiles the last neighborhood butcher in “Last of a Dying Breed,” page 48. As a frequent contributor to Click magazine, Lee’s photography appears consistently each month while this is his first appearence as a contributing writer.

Recently, Lee was the writer behind the independent short film titled, “The Glassed Eye,” a project inspired by North Mississippi’s involvement during the Civil War.

An Olive Branch resident since 2003, Tatro is mother to Lily (age 8) and Johnathan (age 4), and wife to Steven Tatro. Her first artistic influence was music but after the purchase of her first digital camera, her passion for photography was born. Tatro has been a member of the DeSoto Camera Club for four years. Her work has also been published in several books. For the May issue, Tatro photographed the home of Abbeville residents Ron and Paula McLarty (p. 48). You can see more of her work at tatrophoto.zenfolio.com.

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Was born and raised in Tupelo and moved to DeSoto County in 1984. This month, she covers some great ways to celebrate the season with her story “Viva Mexico!” on page 89. Lilly is currently lifestyles editor for DeSoto Times-Tribune. She has been with the Times for 12 years and writes a humor column. Prior to that she was with the Shoppers Guide in Memphis for 16 years.

She started out in the newspaper business in 1965 as an advertising designer under the tutelage of the late George McLean, then owner of The Tupelo Daily Journal. Lilly is an avid reader of mystery novels and is never seen without her Kindle at the ready.

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Chapman

Recently named event editor for Click magazine, Lisa Chapman oversees all the publication’s coverage of charity, cultural and social events in North Mississippi and the greater Memphis area. The Olive Branch resident brings with her years of experience as a professional photographer as well as a thorough understanding of the dynamic and philanthropic social scene of the region. While her time is largely spent behind the camera, the photographer’s real passion is being a wife and a mother to two kids. Chapman specializes in photographing family and children’s portraits as well as weddings and other special events.

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To savor the season and celebrate the reopening of Hernando’s award-winning Farmers Market, we enlisted the help of the one who got it all started. City director of community development for the city of Hernando, Shelly Johnstone has been one of the organizers of the farmer’s market since its opening in 2008. Johnstone is currently President of the North Mississippi Land Trust Board of Directors, serves on The Chickasaw Trails Association, the AW Bouchillon Institute for Community Development and is a member of the Hernando Excel by 5 Coalition. Read her article, “Seasonal Love,” on page 62.

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Supporters for the Palmer Home for Children gathered near Hernando’s historic town square on Saturday, April 14th to raise funds for the nonprofit organization which provides stable, long-term Christ-centered homes for children with unstable homes. Participants dined on Cajun cuisine while enjoying the sites and sounds of the Memphis Icebreakers.

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PHOTOS: 1 Danny McGregor, Stephanie McGregor, Danny Edwards and Lindsey Rowsey 2 Jonathan and Claire Aheru 3 Bob and Sandy McGregor 4 Mississippi River Queens: Candace Clark, Rebecca Reynolds, Carolyn Barnett, Jessie Costello and Eenise Farris 5 Pam Stinson, Jennifer Musgrave and Stacey Flowers 6 Event Scene 7 Pat and Bill Beattie 8 Crawfish 9 Terry and Leiane Healy 10 Lee and Jimmie Lou Sparks

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PHOTOS: 1 Crawfish 2 Brian and Shelley Richardson 3 John Lovell and Josh Michael 4 Voluntters: Elaine Edwards, Anne Chambers, Amy Phillios and Stephanie Sides 5 Scott Hurley and Ashley Bleiss 6 Nacy and David Azar 7 Silent auction 8 Libby Ballard and Ann Bridgforth 9 David Balducci and Ginger Farris 10 Brenda and Allen Lyon

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DESOTO ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY A FURRY AFFAIR Guests enjoyed food, music and dancing on Saturday, March 24th at the Bonne Terre Country Inn and Café in Nesbit. The event raised $5,000 for the DeSoto Animal Rescue Society volunteer group. All proceeds go to the care of animals which include veterinary care, primarily spaying and neutering, prior to their adoption into loving homes. Photography by Ivy Dover 16 CLICK | MAY 2012

PHOTOS: 1 Harry and Debby Mathewson & Foster Home Coor 2 Anne, David and Jenna Miller 3 Carmen Watkins and Bambi LaFont 4 Belly and Wade Carter & Wendy Baderello 5 Jennifer and Beau Black 6 Cecilia Cook Owner of Curves and Tom Cook 7 Frank and Yumi Basile 8 Kathleen Carey Owner of Stellaware 9 Lee Watson and Maggie Ludolf 10 Brett Arave and Ruth Ann Hale

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OLIVE TWIG HUMANITARIAN GROUP MISS OLIVE BRANCH SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT Marti Poole was crowned Miss Olive Branch 2012 at the 30th Annual pageant and Olive Twig Humanitarian Group fundraiser on Saturday, March 31st at Olive Branch High School. Rounding out pageant’s top three were Haleigh Ash, first runner-up; Mary Catherine Eason, second runner-up; Jayleen Miller, third runnerup. Proceeds from the event go to the group, which uses the funds to help children and families in need, especially around Christmas.

Photography by Darlene Griffith

PHOTOS: 1 Sarah Mathis and Jayleen Faith Miller 2 Alexandra Michelle Fenton 3 Mary Catherine Eason 4 Former Miss Olive Branch Group 5 Martha Francine Poole crowned Miss Olive Branch 2012 6 Brynna Bartlett, Beth Merritt and Rebecca Mathis 7 Morgan Smith 8 Lindsey Clark

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THE MED FOUNDATION MED NIGHT: A SOUL CELEBRATION A capacity crowd of nearly 800 packed the Peabody’s Grand Ballroom on Saturday, March 31st for the 2nd Annual MED Night. Proceeds from the gala and live auction benefitted the MED Foundation that supports the only Level 1 trauma center in the region, which benefits DeSoto, Shelby, Fayette and surrounding counties.

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PHOTOS: 1 Chairman of Board Bruce Harrison, Kenzey Perkins and Greg Wilson 2 Dr. Russell Radican and Debbie Deer 3 Drs. Peggy and Bill Veeser 4 The Med Scene 5 Ramasubbareddy and Brezeetha Dhanireddy 6 Erica and Dr. Reginald Coopwood, CEO of The Med 7 Kari Koral, Natasha Chen, Thor Harland, Corie Ventura Harland, Todd and Patti Demers 8 Co-chairs of event: Susan Arney and Leigh Shockey 9 Judy and Fred Boyd (VP HR of The Med)

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Many attended the 3rd Annual River City Brewers Festival on Saturday, March 31st. The event was held in Memphis’ Historic Handy Park where guests enjoyed a sampling of over 100 different varieties of nationally acclaimed and domestically micro-brewed beer. Ticket holders enjoyed live music as well as food from some of the area’s finest restaurants. All proceeds benefited the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis, a “home-away-from-home” for families whose children receive treatment from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Photography by Lisa Chapman 20 CLICK | MAY 2012

PHOTOS: 1 Ross Overstreet, Nathan Chapman, Crace Alexander, MaryKate and Jordan Carlisle, Marcia and Layton Scott & Allyson and Branch Howard 2 Adrianne Sumrall and Angel Turnog 3 Amanda Hyneman and Madaline Nolan 4 General Crowd 5 Filling Station 6 Matt and Tammi Mullan 7 Allison Bauman, Morgan Johnson, Ellen Frazier and Erin Courtney 8 Katie Smith and Adam Steele 9 Mark Pender and Retha Moore

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NW MISSISSIPPI MILLION AND MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CLUB AWARDS BANQUET The annual awards banquet for realtors was held Saturday, March 31st at The Courtyard in Hernando. Northwest Mississippi’s top realtors and other guests, including sponsors, were in attendance for the event. DeSoto County Tax Assessor, Parker Pickle presented various awards to the realtors, including the Top Producers and Rookie of the Year awards for 2011. Photographs by Mike Lee

PHOTOS: 1 Bernadette Crawford, Minnie Blackmon, Sheila Pinnix and David James 2 Brian and Stacy Couch 3 Leigh Ann Mehr and Geoff Carkeet 4 Evvian Cao, Brian Hancock, Area and Jessica Mays 5 Joan and Leon Ferguson & Cherie Price 6 Chuck and Carol Massey 7 Laurie and Larry Webb 8 Parker Pickle 9 Ann Todd and Fran Boling 10 Shannon Coleman and Johnny Coleman

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ULTIMATE GIFTS SENIOR NIGHT Ultimate Gifts in Southaven celebrated the senior class of 2012 with a special night of shopping and door prizes. Girls registered for Vera Bradley as well as other graduation gifts at this fun event on Wednesday, April 11th.

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PHOTOS: 1 Lauren Eddy, Morgan McIntyre and Calley Whyte 2 Hand purse 3 Brandon Strauser and Mckenzie Munn 4 Mary Austin Jones and Denise Johnson 5 Annalee Smith and Lauren Farriar 6 Bag Purse 7 Brooke and Sherri Bohlke 8 Ultimate Gift merchandise

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DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD SPECIAL OLYMPICS Approximately 200 students attended the annual track and field events for Mississippi’s Area 16 Special Olympics on Wednesday, April 11th . DeSoto Central High School hosted the event which included several sporting events as well as games, face painting and an award ceremony.

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PHOTOS: 1 Interact Volunteer Club 2 Fredrica Hudson 3 Mary Cutright 4 Southaven Police Officer Javier Inigez, Quidarious Rosebud and Southaven Police Sgt Gaston McCormick 5 Kaylee White 6 Chelsea Colville, MaryLou Bourbanais, Corey Craine, Colleen Cotton and Landry Hope 7 Pace Boettecher, Elaine Ferris, Lyndsey Acree, Zana Hentz and Chavon Littlejohn 8 Awaiting start of race are Jassmine Thomas, Katie Casey and Bailey Brewer

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Nearly 1,200 were in attendance at the 8th Annual Taste of DeSoto on Tuesday, March 27th. Guests had the opportunity to taste foods from approximately 50 local restaurants while raising funds for charity. Proceeds from the event went to benefit Impact Missions in Southaven and the American Liver Foundation.

Winners of the night included: Memphis Barbecue Company, People’s Choice; Scotty’s Smokehouse, Favorite American Food; On the Border, Favorite International Food; Ann Olivia’s Sweet Shop, Favorite Delectable Sweet; and Scotty’s Smokehouse, Best of Show. Photography by Gerald Thomas

PHOTOS: 1 Scotty’s Smokehouse Scott Miller and Miller & Ricky and Morgan McIntyre 2 Kaley and Kristina Prewett 3 Stephanie Lawson and Tom Smith 4 Todd and Patti Savannah, Stevie Demerz, Steve and Andrea Oliver and Michael Donahue 5 Mary Lynn Alley, DeAnnne Fowler and Ramelle Orman 6 Linda Pennington, Lee Caldwell, Joanna Bishop 7 Stepanie Burns, Eenise Farris, Carla Carroll and Melanie Warner 8 Jill Crawford and Cory Wiggs 9 Kim Calvin and Bruce Whittington MAY 2012 | CLICK 25

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HERNANDO WOMAN’S CLUB “OH YOU BEAUTIFUL DOLL” FASHION SHOW Tuesday, April 10th marked the Hernando’s Woman’s Club first fashion show appropriately titled “Oh You Beautiful Doll”. The event at First Presbyterian Church in Hernando featured the children and grandchildren of the organization’s members as models for beautiful handmade apparel as well as clothes from local boutique the Pink Zinnia.

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PHOTOS: 1 Reagan, Ali, Courtney, Mary and Cissye 2 Reagan Zizmann 3 Anna Jewel Guerieri 4 Chatham family 5 Whitten Wilkerson, Parks Raffety and Wesley Wilkerson 6 Courtney Tipton 7 Eason Goss 8 Leah Krikpatrick 9 Ali Chatham and Reagan Zizmann 10 Mari Mason Norword

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BELLE ROSS AND LOLA B. FASHION SHOW FOR PALMER HOME Friends and family gathered for a fashion show at Belle Ross salon on Sunday, March 25th. All proceeds and nearly 100 dresses were donated to the Palmer Home for Children.

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PHOTOS: 1 Emily Johnson, Neil Block and Banky Wilson 2 Reverend T.T. Preacher Williams (First Scoutmaster in Tunica County) 3 Banky and Hugh Wilson 4 David Klimek and Jimmy Boyd 5 Jack Wilkes and Richard Taylor 6 Jane Sides and Eudene Freiman 7 The Ulrich Owen Bibb Jr. Family 8 The Reverend T.T. Preacher Williams Family

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Positively Charming Mother’s day is approaching which means an opportunity to celebrate that special bond between mother and child.

Boost your family’s charm factor with a look from our style showcase of mommy and me inspired fashions. | Photography Amelia Patterson |

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Mom: Jennifer Tank top, $20 Hoop earrings, $17 Bracelet, $24 Cheetah sandal, $27 (The Blue Olive) Jean shorts, $58 (Janie Rose)

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Mom: Bethany Blue/green tunic dress, $140 Black flat sandals, $54 Earrings, $24 Necklace, $18 Bracelet, $58 (Bradlee Sloan)

Son: Hudson

Linen shirt & Short set, $76, (Jack Anna Beanstalk) Brown sperry, $34, (Little Feet)

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Mom: Lynsey Pink stripe maternity top, $34 White lines matenity short, $64 Sandals, $40 Necklace, $30 Earrings, $18 (Janie Rose)

Daughter: Ava Dress, $60 (Jack Anna Beanstalk) Sandals, $29.50 (Little Feet)

Grandma: Kathy Pants, $100 Striped shirt, $72 Long sleeve whik, $42 Yellowbox sandals, $63 Necklace, $20 Earrings, $20 (Jackibel’s)

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Mom: Lynsey Floral maternity dress, $64 Shoes black wedge, $46 Necklace, $26 Earrings, $12 (Janie Rose)

Daughter: Ava Shirt & Skirt, $58 (Jack Anna Beanstalk) Hair bow, $8 (Jack Anna Beanstalk) Sandals, $29.50 (Little Feet)

Son: Eli Shirt, $68 Pants/Jeans, $98 (Z50 Clothier)

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Mom: Bethany Black one shoulder dress, $238 Blush shoe, $109 Earrings, $112 Bracelet, $58 (Janie Rose)

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CLICK | HEALTH ficulty swallowing or breathing, significant facial or lip swelling), seek medical treatment immediately or call “911” if you are unable to easily get to the doctor or emergency department.

• SUNBURN The best treatment for sunburn is to prevent it from occurring in the first place! A sunburn is essentially a first-, and sometimes second-degree skin burn.

It not only damages skin and leads to wrinkles and leathery skin as one ages, it also substantially increases the risk of developing skin cancer later on. Use a minimum of 30-45 SPF sunscreens, apply the sunscreen liberally, and re-apply it every 30-60 minutes. No matter the claim on the bottle or tube, there is NO such thing as a “water-proof” or “water-resistant” sunscreen. They all come off in water or with perspiration. Most sunburns I treat are the result of the lack of re-application of sunscreen effectively.

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A Safe Summer Keep everyone safe and healthy this summer with a few tips about common outdoor ailments Every year during spring and summer, the weather improves and people enjoy time outside. Whether attending social events such as parties, family reunions, and cook-outs or going on an outdoor vacation, you are sure to experience one or more of the following ailments. Here are some tips to help protect you from these common problems as well as how to treat them should they occur.

• BUG BITES Mosquitos, spiders, and ants are perhaps the most common bites that I treat; but any insect, arthropod, or creepy-crawly, flying, slithering pest can “bite” or “sting” you and cause discomfort and/or pain.

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cal Benadryl, hydrocortisone or almost any over-the-counter, generic “bug bite” lotion, roll-on, or ointment. You can also use oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl) but remember this can cause either sedation or excitation along with dry mouth and can promote dehydration in the heat.

For painful bites or stings (like wasps or bees), use cold compresses, topical treatments as above, ibuprofen, diphenhydramine, or topical anesthetics such as benzocaine. An old-fashioned treatment for stings that is effective, especially if applied early, is making a paste from baking soda and water and applying it directly to the sting site.

If you have a severe allergic reaction (moderate to severe swelling, pain, dif-

If you do get sunburned, cool bathes, oatmeal baths, minor burn sprays (Solarcaine), ibuprofen, and diphenhydramine may all give temporary relief, but, for the most part, you just have to tough it out.

Applying copious amounts of lotions, perhaps with aloe vera or vitamin E, will help with peeling. Remember, the peeling that follows the burn is the dead and damaged tissue sloughing off! “Sun poisoning” or photo-dermatitis is characterized by splotchy red areas that itch, burn, hurt, and feel like pins and needles are sticking into the skin often all at the same time is a condition that often requires treatment by a medical professional, often using steroids to decrease or stop the allergic reaction (which is what photo-dermatitis is: an allergic reaction to the sun’s UV rays).

• RASHES Rashes that occur after being outdoors are most often due to plant dermatitis.

One of the most familiar of these is the weepy, extremely itchy rash associated with an allergic reaction to poison ivy / oak / sumac. However, the oils, pollens, and other allergens of any plant, animal dander, and all manner of substances found in the soil and other outdoor areas or in the air can cause allergic type skin reactions. The treatment is essentially the same no matter the cause. For minor skin

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irritations, a topical steroid such as hydrocortisone with or without diphenhydramine by mouth is used. For moderate to severe rashes, you should see your family doctor. I often use steroids either by injection or by mouth for these. The route of administration and dose depend on the severity of the reaction as well as what we think might be the culprit. For all rashes, extremes in temperature can cause flares, so you should take a tepid shower or bath and avoid hot or cold water. Also, rubbing can cause flares, so you should avoid itching and dab dry rather than rubbing with a towel.

soap and water and triple antibiotic ointment does not clear them quickly.

Insect bites, scratches, thorn sticks, and other things that damage the skin all may become infected.

• SKIN INFECTIONS Outdoors is a “dirty” environment. Mix that with perspiration and a break in your skin’s natural barrier and you can get bacterial, fungal, and dermatophyte infections ranging from mild to quite severe.

Dermatophyte infections are commonly known as ringworm when occurring on the body, athlete’s foot when on the feet, and jock itch when in the groin area. Again, these can be picked up almost anywhere. They can often be treated with over-thecounter topical lotions and sprays unless the infection is on the head. When ringworm is on the head, you see patchy hair loss and often itching in the area.

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Fungal infections are characterized by redness, scaling, and itching. Often there is a raised edge to the rash and “satellite” lesions or red bumps around the rounded raised fungal patch. Hydrocortisone alone will make these worse as it enhances the growth of the fungus.

Fungal infections can be picked up from soil, animals, and all matter of surfaces.

• SCABIES, CHIGGERS, AND MITES Briefly, these usually come from soil or pets and cause an intensely itchy rash, usually characterized by small round red areas. Scabies generally goes up the body beginning at the feet and often having “burrows” between fingers and toes in the web spaces. Chiggers tend to be more localized (i.e. groin, belt line). There are various other mites that can “bite, burrow into, or live on” skin. The “rash” is often an allergic reaction to the pest’s saliva or the pest itself. If you do not get relief with over-thecounter products, consult with your family physician.

The treatment is usually topical shampoo/lotion containing strong pesticide.

Now is the perfect time of year to get outside and have some fun. A basic knowledge of some common outdoor ailments can help to keep you and everyone else safe and healthy while enjoying the season. ______________________ Dr. Joseph Hunter is boardcertified in Family Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

He has practiced medicine in DeSoto County for the past 12 years and has also taught at the University of Tennessee, College of Medicine. His office is located at the McClatchy Medical Center in Olive Branch, a member of the Methodist-LeBonheur Healthcare Primary Group.

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The Front Lines of Fitness A new approach to getting in shape yields beneficial results

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e may all agree that exercise is important, however, when it comes to finding that particular fitness program that works best, we all differ. The key is finding the right exercise for you. If your workout isn’t fun you’re less likely to stick with it.

A popular trend in fitness is the boot camp workout. This revolutionary program combines aerobic activity with strength moves for a full-body workout. A typical boot camp workout lasts an hour and consists of various exercises that mix calestinics, plyometrics, strength training, flexibility, core and cardio endurance training techniques.

“Our recruits get up before dawn and are in camp, running sprints, doing pushups and lifting weights by 5:30 a.m.,” says Lawrence Muruako, creator of the Rebellion Boot Camp exercise program at Edge Fitness in Southaven. “They change their whole approach to nutrition and rethink the way they live their lives.

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Muruako to assess health history and fitness level as well as set personal fitness goals. “Each participant is specifically told that the class is designed to be a competition within their selves, not others.

RBC helps each individual realize their own separate fitness potential, while at the same time motivating everybody in a fun group atmosphere,” he adds.

In addition to providing variety and personal instruction, the boot camp program offers benefits of a group setting. “Typically, participants are required to put aside their fear that they will be out of place in the group setting. But for those who are willing to suck it up, the benefits can be just as radical in terms of their health and wellness.” While Muruako says Rebellion Boot Camp is inspired by workout regimens that confront troops in military training settings, he says his intense, four-week program unfolds in a fun atmosphere.

“We have a high success rate in helping people of all fitness levels reach their conditioning goals. We pride ourselves on taking individuals to the front line of fitness through a unique and proprietary combination of group motivation, nutritional counseling, individual accountability and team support,” says Muruako. The program which starts May 7, is aimed at

individuals struggling with weight issues, those who have reached middle age or beyond, people who have hit their fitness plateaus, as well as others, young and old, flirting with the health and wellness conditions that often result from years of couch-potato lifestyles.

“What was missing was a communitywide response to the problem of physical inertia that went well beyond traditional approaches. That’s why I founded Rebellion Boot Camps to help people jumpstart their fitness in a group support environment where they could work out with others facing similar fitness challenges.

Most of those who make the decision to come to one of my boot camps understand that it takes a collective effort to pull free of the gravity of the status quo,” says Muruako.

Even more than the men, Muruako says it’s the women who sign up for boot camp, often bringing a female buddy with them, who are leading the charge for fitness. “They show up with their game faces on, determined to drop the excess pounds that they are carrying around, and reduce their waist sizes. Right now, as the summer season approaches, they tell me that their goal is to fit into the jeans or the bathing suit that they wore when they first got married or graduated from college or high school.”

Although many of his boot camp recruits feel some soreness in the first week of camp, Muruako says the minor aches and pains typically dissipate after the first week or so of the workout schedule.

“They start to feel their muscles tighten and their stomachs getting flatter as they drop excess weight that can sometimes be as much as 20-50 pounds or more.”

Even better, he adds, “They get an immediate boost in their energy level and an increase in their metabolism that helps them continue to lose weight even when they are not working out. The change in a participant’s self esteem after the first couple of weeks can be night and day.”

If looking for a workout that’s something fun and variable that will increase your adherence to the exercise program, and, most importanty, burn a lot of calories, boot camp is a great option. _______________________ Lawrence Muruako is the owner of Rebellion Boot Camp Fitness. For more information on the fitness program which starts May 7 at Edge Fitness in Southaven call 662.380.1136 or email getfit@rebellionbootcamps.com.

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Embracing Imperfection

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esolutions often involve making promises to ourselves we can never keep.

But instead of tilting at windmills, we can generate better results by merely resolving to be more disciplined in certain areas. And money management is a good place to start.

One human tendency is to judge the effectiveness of our retirement saving strategies by looking at performances on one, two or three-year horizons. We do this because we are wired to be more sensitive to short-term losses than to long-term gains. This is why much of the financial services industry and media encourage a short-term focus for an audience with a long-term horizon. This is akin to looking through the wrong end of a telescope. The object you should be focusing on looks even farther away.

The result of this short-term mindset is that investors end up following the herd and seeking safety when opportunities are plentiful and conversely seeking risk when opportunities are few. The smarter decision is to maintain a level of discipline amid the noise.

Another human tendency, and one allied to our built-in loss aversion, is to be suckers for the supposedly “free” or discounted offer. Often, a zero price tag makes us fall for pitches selling us goods and services that are neither necessary nor good for us. In the world of investments, it’s this tendency that makes people gravitate to strategies that headline high returns without mentioning the risk, or that conveniently bury fees, commissions, and other costs. Regret often lies on the other side of those decisions.

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risk crises was completely predictable.

This is strange, because the overwhelming consensus among institutional investors a year ago was that fixed income would underperform in 2011. The crisis may have been predictable, but the market reaction was not.

The consequence of hindsight bias for investors is they tend to be forever rewriting history and forever seeking to interpret performance based on what they know now rather than what they knew a year or more before. Realistically, it should be accepted that there will always be a level of uncertainty. The future is unknowable and all we can do as investors is to ensure the risks we take are related to an expected return, that we diversify around those risks as much as possible, and that we exercise a level of discipline amid the noise. Embracing your imperfection is one resolution you have a chance of keeping. __________________________________

The prudent choice is to focus on return and risk. They’re related. Focusing exclusively on return can lead to rude awakenings when risk shows up. Focusing exclusively on risk can lead to disappointment when returns are delivered.

A third tendency we share is to succumb to what behavioral scientists call “hindsight bias.” Essentially, this is our habit of viewing events as more predictable than they really were. Call it the “I saw it coming” syndrome. There is a fair bit of this around at the moment; with plenty of “experts” saying the sovereign

Thad Campbell is a Trust and Investment Officer as well as Department Manager with First Security Bank in Batesville, Mississippi.

To learn more about the trade off of risk and return, please contact him at 662.563.9311 ext 1520). All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. This article is provided for information purposes, and is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, recommendation or endorsement of any particular security, products, or services. With approval, some information contained in this article was obtained from Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.

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Last of a Dying Breed Reviving the art of the neighborhood butcher, one family-owned company is carving out a niche.

Anyone who grew up in the 1950s will remember shopping in small grocery stores that were common in neighborhoods, long before the advent of supercenter chains like Von’s, Sams, Safeway, Kroger and of course, Walmart.

Today huge grocery stores are little more than distribution centers for pre-processed and pre-packaged food products that are sup48 CLICK | MAY 2012

plied by national and international companies.

Items arrive by truck, many of which are frozen and taken directly into refrigerated coolers.

No so, half a century ago. Back then, nearly every local grocery store had a butcher on staff who would cut, prepare and package chops, steaks, roasts, even chicken and fish to your order. The meat was displayed in cases, from which customers would choose the items they wanted to buy. If, for instance, the meat contained too much fat, the customer could ask the butcher to trim the selection. That, however, is no longer the case in today’s food stores because

there are hardley any butchers; you pay for the product the store sells, prepackaged-fat and all-like it or not.

So what happened to all the butchers and specialty meat shops that used to blanket cities? They all but vanished; all that is except for one. Cates Family Meats is one of the last remaining full-service custom butcher shop in northern Mississippi, and one of the few left in the country.

Today, Cates Family Meat Company is owned and operated by T.J. Cates, son of original owner Terrel Cates. Purchased in 1970 from Abernathy’s corporation, the store’s earliest beginnings started on Brooks Road and Elvis Presley Blvd. in Whitehaven, a then popular area of Memphis. In 2008, after his father’s retirement, T.J. Cates moved the operation to its current location at 6399 Goodman Road in Olive Branch.

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CLICK | PROFILE Like all major supercenter food stores, Cates Family Meat Company is licensed by the state of Mississippi. But the store is also licensed by the Department of Agriculture to not only sell meat, but also to process and package food items, which chain stores cannot. In addition, the family-owned store is licensed to custom grind meats they sell and all store employees are butchers, skilled at cutting and trimming. “ Before we let anyone cut steaks, we have them work through a deer season with one of our more experienced employees as a way to learn,” says Cates.

As a lifelong employee of Cates Family Meats, T.J. Cates has acquired an extensive knowledge of the products they sell—an education he willingly shares. Customers of the neighborhood butcher shop feel good about their purchases as Cates is right there to instruct them about specialty cuts as well as insights into the meat, poultry and fish industries.

In addition to providing custom cuts of beef, the family meat company also processes deer, elk, buffalo and other game brought to the store by local residents. “We do about 500 deer a season,” says T.J. Cates. The wild game selection is one unique aspect of the neighborhood shop. “We can get anything

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WE ALSO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO CALL AHEAD SO IF YOU’RE IN A HURRY, YOU CAN PLACE THE ORDER AND IT’S WAITING ON YOU AT THE DOOR,”

from lion to Kangaroo,” says Cates. “I actually cooked a Kangaroo last month for a man that placed an order for a wild game dinner. It was a bit gamey for my tastes, but still kinda cool to know I cooked such a rare animal,” he says. Also, recommended is the gator sausage sandwich on their lunch menu.

Upon a visit to the local butcher, customers are greeted at the door with a current sale paper and a shopping basket. Patrons can place a custom order with the butcher that will be filled while they shop for other items to complete the family dinner.

“We also encourage people to call ahead so if you’re in a hurry, you can place the order and it’s waiting on you at the door,” says Cates. In addition to a wide selection of meats, Cates Family Meat Company also carries fresh salads, casseroles and other items for the dinner table.

Over the years, Cates Family Meat Company has established a strong and loyal clientele, with some patrons having shopped the store for a quarter century or more. It is testament not only to exceptional product, but to T.J. Cates and his staff who follow the motto “service with a smile”.

While most national chains focus on quantity and competitive pricing, over the top customer service seems to be the underlying theme at this family owned shop where employees are willing if not happy to carry your groceries to the car.

So what’s next for this family owned store? Never one to rest on his laurels, the owner is constantly thinking of new ways to improve and expand the family company. According to the owner, one longterm goal is to introduce a quality restaurant into the already established meat market and increase their take-out operation. Since moving the family business to Olive Branch in 2008, the store which began with 1600 square feet, has plans to expand about 4,000 square feet adding more room for private parties and an indoor charcoal grill much like that of Como Steakhouse and the Butcher Shop in Memphis.

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products for the table, supporting a local, family-owned business is a great thing to do. Not only are they incredibly knowledgeable (and full of great cooking tips), Cates Family Meat Company also carries special cuts and meats the supermarkets don’t stock and they

can cut the steak or joint to any size you wish. Shopping at this family-owned store provides customers the benefits of being able to select a specific cut of meat, having it trimmed to personal taste and receive friendly service and personal attention.

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Almond Cake A l mo n d Cake

Almond Cake with Raspberry Filling and Buttercream Frosting Almond Cake SERVES 15-20

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 cup white sugar • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 1 1/3 cups water • 1 cup sour cream • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 teaspoons almond extract • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 4 egg whites

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour an 11x13 inch cake pan or two 9 inch round pans.

• Stir together the white cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until well mixed. Pour in the water, sour cream, vegetable oil, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg whites, and beat with an electric mixer on low until all the ingredients are mixed and moistened but some lumps still remain, 4 minutes.

• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan(s), and bake in the preheated oven until the top is a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Bake time is approximately 25 minutes but will vary based on cake pan. Allow to cool before frosting.

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Raspberry Filling

One jar of raspberry preserves is a nice addition to the center of a layer cake. You could also substitute any fresh fruit or jam/jelly/preserve.

Buttercream Frosting

*recipe adapted from Domino Sugar package

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 3/4 cups (1 lb. box) Domino® Confectioners Sugar • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened • 3 to 4 tablespoons - milk •1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon almond extract

DIRECTIONS:

• In a large bowl with electric mixer at low speed, combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla.

• Beat at medium speed 1 to 2 minutes until creamy.

• If desired, add more milk until frosting is spreading consistently. *Makes enough to fill and frost a 2-layer cake, a 13x9x2-inch sheet cake.

Recipe courtesy of Mary Alice Ruleman

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DININGOUT | By Shaunda Crocket | Photography by Lindsey Bein |

Sweet Treats Delectable Finds for Even the Most Persistent Sweet Tooth

Brown Baguette

MandyÕ s Frozen Yogurt

With more than 20 years experience, owners Brent and Karen Brown offer a delightful experience for your taste buds. Desserts ranging from petit fours, cupcakes, tarts, petite French pastries, cheesecake and custom cakes are prepared daily. For your convenience they also offer boxed lunches, party trays and a variety of lunch and dinner menu items ranging from signature sandwiches to soups and Panini’s. Hours of operation are Monday & Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Tuesday - Friday from 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

A fairly recent new business to the Hernando area, Mandy’s Frozen Yogurt opened their doors to the public in August 2011. Your experience here is sure to be a delightful one as you pick, choose and create your very own dessert. A topping bar is available allowing you to lean towards a healthy snack, or go “over the top” with candy toppings and sauces.

Add a heaping tower of whipped cream and nuts to finish it off! Open seven days a week from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m.

7090 Malco Boulevard #105, Southaven 662.349.7434, brownbaguette.com

2344 Mount Pleasant Rd., Hernando, 662.469.9289

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City Hall Cheesecake Nestled near the heart of Hernando is a little treasure of a shop that is sure to cure the biggest “sweet tooth.� Owners Ron and Dianne Bishop offer up a variety of cheesecake flavors ranging from plain, candy bar themed and the more traditional fruit topped slices. In addition, City Hall Cheesecake serves up sugar free desserts so no one is left out! Serving Desoto County since January 2011, the Bishops have also opened a second location at the Collierville Town Square.

Operating Monday - Thursday from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday from 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

2465 Highway 51 S., Hernando 662.469.9117, cityhallcheesecake.com

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Gracie Bleu A dream shop of self-serve yogurt awaits you as you walk through the door at Gracie Bleu. Owners Jim and Sharon Turner, Jack Mills and Brient Mills provide a vast variety of toppings that vary from candies and cookies, to more health conscious choices of fresh fruits. Special order yogurt pies are a sure crowd pleaser and can be made from any choice of yogurt and toppings. Birthday parties and fundraisers are also available upon request. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.

3075 Goodman Rd.,Ste 14, Southaven 662.510.5176, graciebleuyogurt.com

Lady Bugg Bakery A new face in Desoto County, Lady Bugg Bakery opened in October, 2011. Providing a wonderful selection of desserts, fresh breads baked daily and also pizzas made the old fashioned way, this is a sure “stop� to put on your list. Owners Heather Ries, Valerie and David Hawkes, and Chelsea Bugg pride themselves on making sure that your visit is a pleasant one. Custom orders are available. Open Tuesday Thursday from 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

205 East Commerce St., Hernando 662.449.7000, ladybuggbakery.com 58 CLICK | MAY 2012

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Ann OliviaÕ s Sweet Shop If you need a little “sparkle” in your day, Ann Olivia’s Sweet Shop is a great place to visit. Known for their glittered cupcakes in a variety of flavors, it’s sure to put a smile on your face! Upon entering the bakery you are greeted with a smile and a “sea” of sweets with something for everyone. Gourmet apples, custom cakes, cookies and more will leave you wanting to try a little bit of everything. For that special someone you want to please, there are also “blossoms” special made to order, consisting of a bouquet of cupcakes arranged in a way sure to please even the most “finicky” of people. Owners Stacey and Billy Renzelman began Ann Olivia’s in 2009 and have since expanded their bakery to accommodate the number of customers they have acquired. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

1139 Holly Springs Rd., Hernando 901.508.9550, Annolivias.com

Olive Branch Old Towne Bakery Serving Desoto County in the Old Towne area of Olive Branch for more than 10 years, owner Becky Frost creates edible masterpieces on a daily basis. It’s almost as though you take a step back in time when you enter the door of her bakery as the aroma is sure to make you revisit your childhood memories. With more than 20 flavors of cakes to choose from you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for.

Custom orders are available. Offering a variety of pies, cookies, pastries, breads and individual desserts their hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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LOCAVORES REJOICE! MAY MARKS THE OPENING OF HERNANDOĂ• S AWARDWINNING FARMERĂ• S MARKET | By Shelly Johnstone | Photography Tina Bailey |

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he Hernando Farmers Market is entering its fifth year of operation. The market started in August of 2008 after a conversation between Community Development Director Shelly Johnstone and Mickey Davis about what kind of economic development initiatives would be good for Hernando. A phone call to Dr. Joy Anderson got the ball rolling and 75 farmers were contacted. That first hot August day, three vendors showed up and none were selling fresh fruits and vegetables! By the end of the season there were 15 brave souls and Hernando had a place to buy fresh vegetables.

The successful market today is a testament to perseverance. It is now a multiple-mission market, including: to provide a place for local farmers to sell their products (with the intention of creating more farmers and producers

and adding value to the economy), to promote consumption of fresh, local food (food is more nutritious when grown locally and is “greener”, requiring less packaging).

Also, many small farmers use little or no pesticides. Food produced on large farms is often harvested by large farming equipment that requires fossil fuels and energy to run. Food from small farms and local gardens are hand-picked, which requires only human energy.

The locally grown food also doesn’t travel far to get to a store. It is often transported a few miles; sometimes it is simply walked over to a farmers market. Other fresh foods from a mass merchandiser usually travel an average of 1500 miles before it lands in a grocery store. Foods imported from other countries travel even further. That’s a lot of fuel used by trucks, trains and planes), to bring community together and to promote the city of Hernando. Since the market was started in 2008 new retailers have opened in the downtown area. One of those, Boulangerie Olivier,

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actually started at the Farmers Market and moved into a permanent location on the Square. Indeed the market’s slogan “A Fresh Local Experience”, tells it all.

In 2010 the Hernando Farmers Market was named Mississippi’s Favorite Farmers market by popular vote in the American Farmland Trust’s America’s Favorite Farmers Market contest. In 2011 the market won the Mississippi contest again and also finished 7th in the nation in large markets! The nice thing about this contest is the comments that are made by market-goers when they vote. The market grows and gets better every year because of the wonderful vendors and loyal customers that make up the Hernando Farmers Market family. The Market was featured in the July 2012 issue of Mississippi Magazine as one of the best markets in the state, as well as in local publications, and in the County Health Rankings video that was filmed on March 24 in Hernando. In September of 2010 the market received the DeSoto County Health Council’s Health Champion award. HFM is certified by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture

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and Commerce and accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program EBT cards and Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers from qualified seniors (some vendors).

In 2009 it looked like this might be the last year for the young market.

Too much rain meant sparse vegetables for the market, especially tomatoes. And no market makes it very long without tomatoes. Dedicated vendors stuck around despite making less than they could have somewhere else‌and loyal customers continued to support HFM. In 2010 the weather improved, Brown’s Dairy Farm joined the market with its wildly popular milk in glass bottles, and the rest was history.

A growing market always has challenges, and the Hernando Farmers Market is no different. There are now more than 120 vendors on the master list, and a solid 65 that are full-time or seasonal full-time vendors. Customer numbers can be as high as 800-900 at the peak of the market. The market has worked very closely with state food safety regulators and the newly-formed Mississippi Food Policy Council to help

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ensure that the buying public is getting the very best product available. The HFM has sponsored five Food Safety Classes since its inception in 2008.

The Hernando Farmers Market is a full-service market with fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, butter, meat & pasture-raised poultry, flowers, goat milk soaps and lotions, natural laundry detergent, nursery plants, honey, eggs, baked goods, canned and preserved items, artisanal breads, homemade granola, knife sharpening services, honey, and some artisan items. Some vendors provide coffee and breakfast items to be enjoyed at the Market’s café area. Supporters of the market have purchased bistro style tables and chairs for the enjoyment of market goers. Shoppers are often seen relaxing with a newspaper or book and a hot cup of coffee and a scone or biscuit.

In addition to the vendors and the HFM café area, the market often has musical acts and cooking demonstrations, and it has been the site of political appearances during campaign seasons.

The 2012 market is set to be the biggest and best ever. The seasonal market starts on May 5 after two early markets on March 24 and April 21, and will go to October 27, every Saturday except May 19 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This year the market has a new Market Manager in Leigh Wills. Leigh has a lot of experience in marketing and is employed with DeSoto County Tourism.

The market has a facebook page – Friends of the Hernando Farmers Market and a website, cityofhernando.org/farmersmarket.

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s Ron and Paula McLarty mapped out their vision of a quintessential farm spread, their long-time friend and interior designer, Fran Winstock, stepped in to help. After months of careful planning to create the ideal space for the McLartys, the result was Goat Manor, a sweeping 5,000 square foot modern farmhouse, resting on land that had been in Ron’s family and would eventually become his own Ponderosa Farm.

When asked about the initial planning and designing process, Paula says, “I knew I wanted big spaces that I could change, as needed.” Her friend, a professional designer and owner of Fran Winstock Interiors in Germantown, Tennessee, adds “we used recessed lighting throughout the house to maintain a feeling of open space. Beyond that, my goal in design was to create a home for them that is simple, comfortable, relaxed, livable and warm. ” That warmth becomes evident from the moment you step through the entry gate. In fact, visitors to the McLarty home are likely to be greeted by Tank, Big Jake, and Jethro—three white Great Pyrenees—as well as Blue and Angus, two aged black labs.

The McLartys own another Great Pyrenees, Biscuit, but he is a stray who joined the family on his own and prefers to stay near the goat herd, a task for which the Great Pyrenees were originally bred. Paula calls them their “gentle giants” and along with the dogs, the couple owns four cats, goats they have bottle-fed to maturity, and a herd 72 CLICK | MAY 2012

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Dark wood cabinetry and an island create a kitchen space that blends seamlessly with the open floor plan of the main room.

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Leather and beige accents provide the perfect space for conversation.

An intimate seating area near the fireplace.

of registered Herford cattle.

Immediately inside of Goat Manor, southern farmhouse eclectic style mixes with an almostdisguised kitchen that was designed by Missy Monzo-Marte. The black wood of the cabinetry and refrigerator exterior allows the kitchen to blend seamlessly with the open floor plan of the main room, along with an antique island in the middle that the couple purchased years before building here. “We didn’t buy anything new because the house was designed around the items they already owned,” says Fran, who added a unique touch to the décor with her own housewarming gift to the couple—an antique plate from the original Ponderosa. It is 74 CLICK | MAY 2012

Sunflowers and dark wood furniture on the screened in porch.

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Perfect for outdoor living, the fireplace, rocking chairs and swing invite guests to stay and relax for a while.

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A modern ‘mud room’ combines with a laundry room, with green accents and farm animal paintings.

showcased in the walk-in pantry, a room that is as useful for its size and accessibility as it is for its addition to traditional farmhouse architectural style.

The focal point of the house, however, is its outdoor space. “We enjoy being outside,” Paula says, “so we knew that we wanted a lot of livable, outdoor space in order to enjoy and view the animals.”

A love of nature prompted the couple to request that the architect include a

screened-in back porch feature, with a fireplace surrounded by rocking chairs and large, comfortable seating areas.

This picturesque spot for outdoor living includes an antique wooden bed converted into a porch swing that eagerly invites afternoon naps. Upon awakening, you can view the newborns in the goat pen, just yards away.

In such an idyllic setting, it is easy to see why Paula, an artist, decided to trade

a hectic life as a Memphis City Schools teacher for helping her husband tend a farm near Oxford, Mississippi. “I never thought of myself as a ‘farm girl’,” Paula says with a laugh, “but after bottle-feeding goats, it’s easy to become attached.”

In fact, most of the home’s décor continues this four-legged theme—a theme that blends Paula’s love for art and Ron’s knack for farming. Pointing toward a large painting hanging in the Master

The Master Bedroom and ‘Can You Talk’, an original painting from a member of the homeowner’s family.

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They’re very special to me because they are a part of my childhood and because I, too, am an artist.”

Emily Dickinson, noted American poet, once wrote in a letter to her editor: “My friends are my ‘estate.’ Forgive me then the avarice to hoard them. ” For the McLarty home, friendship certainly crafted an estate, and the love of art and all creatures great and small flows through it.

Stately southern elegance and peaceful outdoor living spaces combine in this art-inspired farmhouse.

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South Springtime events filled with music, history, food and fun

Byways bloom with pink and white dogwoods and redbuds turn from scarlet to green. The passing scenery of highway travel is part of the pleasure of attending springtime festivals. Here’s the buzz on some of the South’s big events this spring.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival For music lovers, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, April 27–May 6, is a top choice. More than 400,000 fans groove to music, feast on New Orleans specialties and shop for original crafts. The lineup of musicians includes the Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Beach Boys’ 50th Anniversary Reunion, Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s 50th Anniversary Jam, Ellis Marsalis, Pete Fountain and Bonnie Raitt. In fact, more than 500 bands will perform jazz, pop, rock, folk, zydeco and more.

Find a treasure to take home from the Congo Square African Marketplace, Contemporary Crafts and the Louisiana Marketplace. In the Louisiana Folklife Village, watch artisans create musical instruments, traditional pirogues and elaborate wood trim that distinguishes some of New Orleans’ architecture. The Native American Village section of the Folklife Village has dancers, drummers and singers. Food at Jazz Fest is a sensation, not a sideline.

Noted restaurateurs and caterers serve New Orleans classics from pralines and po’ boys to sweet potato pie. In the Heritage Square section, sample Louisiana specialties, such as gumbo, crawfish bisque or beignets. One food section even specializes in children’s favorites.

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CLICK | TRAVEL It’s daunting to navigate such a joyous, gigantic event. To see specific acts or attend only on specific dates, it’s especially important to get tickets well in advance. Prices range from $50 for one day to $160 for a weekend pass. A choice of VIP packages in the $1,000 range may include parking, priority seating, a hospitality lounge and more. The festival is held at Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., about 10 minutes from the French Quarter. Parking is sparse and costly, and those who park illegally are ticketed swiftly. Ask your hotel host about alternate transportation, such as buses, shuttles and taxis.

New Orleans can be sunny in spring, so wear a hat and sunscreen. To get out of the sun, go to the air-conditioned Grandstand, where entertainers play on four indoor and outdoor stages. The terrain includes uneven ground, mud, gravel and grass, so comfortable, closed shoes are a must.

A booth inside the Gentilly Boulevard entrance operated

by Paralyzed Veterans of America loans wheelchairs on a first-come basis. Handicap parking for those with placards is also on a first-come basis and costs $50. Parking for VIP ticket holders is $60. For more details, call (504) 410-4100, or visit www.nojazzfest.com.

Memphis in May International Festival While the New Orleans festival is winding down, Memphis is revving up for a month-long party that includes an international barbecue competition, the popular Sunset Symphony and an extensive schedule of performances and exhibits.

The theme for the 2012 festival is a Salute to the Republic of the Philippines, an archipelago nation made up of more than 7,000 islands. Stages will swirl with elegant dances, songs and costumes representing the Philippines’ culture. Museums, galleries and public spaces will have displays and events honoring the nation, while celebrity chefs will serve Philippine cuisine.

The event kicks off with the Beale Street Music Festival, May 4–6. A galaxy of music stars is sure to bring the Beale Street beat to your feet. It’s always one of the month’s best-attended weekends, with some ticket categories already sold out. The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, May 17–19, will lure the world’s top barbecue teams to Tom Lee Park.

They’ll compete for bragging rights and $110,000 in prizes.

It’s serious grilling, but the event also offers plenty of wacky fun with amusing team names, outrageous costumes, vocal competitions in the Ms. Piggie Idol contest and a prize for the best booth.

Bring a blanket or chairs to the riverfront for the festival’s closing event on May 26. The AutoZone Sunset Symphony is more than music. It’s a family reunion that fills the day with picnics and performances. A fly-over by the Commemorative Air Force at 6 p.m. starts an evening starring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Fireworks create an unforgettable finale.

Tickets start at $65 for a three-day pass. VIP packages are $550 or $650 with parking. Hotels offer a variety of packages.

People with mobility challenges who have a state-issued handicap tag can park on a first-come basis on Riverside Drive from Beale Street to Union Avenue. For more details, call (901) 525-4611, or visit www.MemphisinMay.org.

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Bridge Bash in Bay St. Louis It may seem somewhat odd that a community would throw a huge block party just to celebrate the opening of a new bridge, but for the residents of Bay St. Louis, the sixth annual Bay Bridgefest is about a lot more than just a bridge: it’s a celebration of survival and rebirth. Bay St. Louis on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was at ground zero when Hurricane Katrina struck the region in 2005. Many structures in Old Town Bay St. Louis were simply erased, including the Bay Bridge, and the lives of its residents were forever altered.

The Bay Bridgefest–an arts, food and music festival–began in 2007 when the new Bay Bridge opened and more than 7,000 people flocked there to celebrate. Crowds have continued to grow over, drawn by top New Orleans-style musical acts, Gulf Coast cuisine and the ArtsVillage.

Last year, an estimated 18,000 people attended the festival, and organizers expect even more this year. This year’s Bridgefest will be held June 2–3 in the area of Second and Main streets in Old Town Bay St. Louis.

It has been expanded this year to include the beachfront. The festival features live music, food, artisans, vendors and a 5K run. The festival’s signature food alley, “Silver Slipper Bay Café,” offers a selection of coastal cuisine from area restaurants.

The fare features such favorites as boiled seafood, barbecue, crawfish and meat pies.

Festival hours are from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday and noon–6 p.m. on Sunday. The 5K race will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is free and festival-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and umbrellas. Ice chests are not allowed.

For details, call (228) 467-9048, or click on www.baybridgefest.org.

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Little Rock Riverfest overflows with fun There’s nothing little about Little Rock’s Riverfest. Touted as the largest family festival in Arkansas, the celebration is in its 35th year. Held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock and North Little Rock, this year May 25–27, the event signals the start of summer in the Capitol City in style.

The festival is a mecca for music lovers with four outdoor stages. Among the headline performers this year will be Snoop Dogg, Boyz II Men, Trout Fishing in America, Joe Walsh, Staind and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

In addition to musical artists, there will be a host of arts and crafts on display and for sale, including jewelry, Native American crafts, clothing, candles and even chainsaw wood carvings. Children will enjoy the KidZone Playtime Promenade where they can participate in creative crafts, hands-on activities and exciting games. Entertainment will include a ventriloquist, a demonstration of birds of prey and music geared just for kids.

Among the other attractions will be a wine-tasting party; a dog jumping competition where the canines will jump for height and distance into a pool; an extreme trampoline show; an international village with crafts and performers from around the world; roving entertainers; and the Ruffon-the-River dog parade. To incorporate fitness into your fun, take part in the RockN-Stroll 5K fun run and walk on Saturday morning. Participants can dress up as their favorite rock ’n roll star or in any creative costume, and prizes will be awarded to the fastest racers and best outfits.

Festival hours are 6–11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday and 1–11 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $30 for a three-day pass. Discounted tickets will be available in April at select Walgreens locations around the state. For more details, call (501) 255-3378, or visit www.riverfestarkansas.com.

Music, food and wonderful traditions are a part of these festivals. Make plans for a fun weekend that’s not far from home and enjoy the best of spring in the South.

Information provided courtesy of AAA. Contributors include Janet Groene of Live Oak, Fla., and Dennis Heinze, regional editor of the AAA Southern Traveler magazine.

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Cinco de Mayo fiesta spice up your • Armadillo Eggs • Carribean Guacamole • Salsa Me Quickly • Chicken Tortilla Soup • Enchilada Easy • Margarita Pie

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Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held on May 5. While many people in the United States choose to participate in observing this particularly fun holiday, it may surprise you that Cinco de Mayo is considered a minor holiday and celebrated only regionally in Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). It is not, as many people think, Mexico’s Independence Day, which is actually September 16.

The Mexican holiday is largely recognized with a celebration of Mexican culture. Food, beverages and customs unique to Mexico are the permeating focus with parades, concerts and other special events held each year throughout the country.

Today, the 5th of May is more of a U.S. holiday than a Mexican one.

So how is it that this relatively minor holiday in Mexico has grown into such a widely observed celebration in the United States? The rather insignificant

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Mexican holiday first gained traction in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s. This was due in part to civil rights activists attempt to build harmony between the two countries and cultures. Then, in the 1980s the holiday gained another boost as marketers, particular beer companies, saw the advantage of capitalizing on the holiday’s celebratory nature.

The result is a Mexican holiday largely focused on food and beverages.

Today, Cinco de Mayo represents much more than a battle victory. Its significance has grown to represent a day of observance for Mexican heritage and pride, particularly for those Americans of Mexican ancestry, much as St. Patrick’s Day as it’s used to celebrate those of Irish ancestry. “It’s actually a Mexican-American holiday, which was for some reason very popular in California, and over the years has become the official Mexican ethnic day,” says Eric Lurio of the Huffington Post.

Cinco de Mayo is recognized by many Americans regardless of their ethnic origin. While for many it may simply be an excuse to enjoy traditional

dishes and drink margaritas, the 5th of May is for many a day of pride. This month, celebrate our country’s great multicultural landscape with one of the special cultural events offered in DeSoto County or the greater Memphis area or inviting some friends to enjoy traditional food in one of the many Mexican restaurants in the region.

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The Battle of Puebla, which is commemorated on the Cinco de Mayo holiday, marked the last time a country in the Americas was invaded by a European military force.

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ARMADILLO EGGS YIELD: about 3 dozen (Do not hunt down the female version of the dumbest of animals and demand a dozen eggs. That is not how this recipe works).

INGREDIENTS:

3 cans (12 ounces each) pickled jalapeno peppers 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 pound bulk pork sausage 1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 envelopes pork-flavored seasoned coating mix

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Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a lot of whining.

DIRECTIONS:

Cut each jalapeno in half lengthwise; remove seeds and stems Stuff each pepper half full with approximately 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese In a bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, biscuit mix and remaining cheese; mix well Shape about 2 tablespoonful’s around each pepper.

Dip into eggs, then roll in coating mix Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

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CARIBBEAN GUACAMOLE SERVES 12

INGREDIENTS:

2 avocados (chopped) 1 papaya (chopped) 1 red onion (minced) 2 green onions (minced) 2-3 garlic cloves minced 1/4 -1/4 jalape単o (minced) 1/2 to whole fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped) 1tablespoon ground cumin Favorite salsa (add to desired consistency and taste) Ground sea salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all together and serve with plantain or tortilla chips *Recipe courtesy of Angie Pittman

SERVES 12

INGREDIENTS:

1 can whole kernel corn 1 can black beans 2 jars of salsa, one mild and one medium

DIRECTIONS:

Mix together Chill and serve with chips! *Recipe courtesy of Lori Brasfield-Sanders

SALSA ME QUICKLY

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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg. of Ranch dressing 1 pkg. of Taco seasoning mix 1 cup of Shredded cheddar cheese 1 can of cream of corn 1 can of whole kernel corn 1 can of bean chili 1 can of stewed tomatoes 1 lb. of hamburger meat 1 can of rotel 1 can of tomato sauce 2 cans of water

DIRECTIONS:

Brown ground beef.

Mix all ingredients together minus cheese.

Cook on top of stove top, medium heat for 25 minutes.

Sprinkle cheese on individual servings.

Serve with frito’s and sour cream.

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ENCHILADA EASY SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. ground chuck 1 onion, finely chopped 1 can refried beans 1 tsp. lemon pepper 2 cans enchilada sauce (mild or hot)10 small soft taco shells 1 lb. Kraft Velveeta Cheese, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Brown ground chuck with onions; drain. Combine with refried beans and lemon pepper.

Each shell should be dipped in one can of enchilida sauce. Spoon heeping spoon of meat mixture in each shell. Now add chopped cheese(large chunks in the middle or mixture. Roll and place in ungreased large baking pan.

Pour last can of enchilida sauce over the top, if any meat mixture is left and cheese, put on top of dish. Cook uncovered 30 minutes, 350 degrees.

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MARGARITA PIE SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/4 cups crushed pretzels 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup white sugar 2 limes, zested and juiced 1/4 cup orange juice 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar.

Press mixture into a pie pan.

In a large bowl, mix together lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, and sweetened condensed milk. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon filling into pretzel crust. Chill pie for 25 to 30 minutes.

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Most tequila is produced in Mexico with Blue Agave plant (century plant). According to the Mexican law, tequila must contain 51 percent of Blue Agave. Most Blue Agave plants that are used for tequila are produced in the State of Jalisco. There are three major categories in tequila: Gold Tequila, Tequila Anejo and White Tequila. Both Gold Tequila and Tequila Anejo is usually aged in white oak casks. The most popular of the Margarita genre is THE Margarita from the International Bartenders Association.

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What would any Cinco de Mayo celebration be without the almighty Margarita? There are all sorts of legends rolling around about the origin of the Margarita. The truth is, nobody knows for sure. But the most recognized of all the historical claims behind the Margarita cocktail originates in 1948.

A highfalutin’ hostess and Dallas socialite, Margarita Sames, hosted a poolside Christmas party at her vacation home in Acapulco, Mexico. The party game of choice for Margarita was to get behind the bar and see what she could “whup up” and let her party guests test and rate the results.

Didn’t take much tequila to get the party rolling. That evening she mixed tequila with Cointreau and lime juice. The result was a whopping’ Texas success among her guests and quickly caught on with the elite groups and ultimately, was too good for Hollywood to ignore.

Then, there is a story of a showgirl named Majorie King,

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who had an allergy to alcohol. For some reason she could only drink tequila. In 1938 while visiting the Rancho Del Gloria Bar in Rosarita Beach, Mexico, Majorie asked one of the bartenders to mix her a cocktail with tequila. The bartender, Danny Herrera, poured tequila over shaved ice then added lemon and triple sec. Violå.

Next in line of Margarita tall tales comes from Tommy’s Place in Juarez, Mexico. Pancho Morales was working at the bar in 1942, when a lady came up to him and ordered a “Magnolia.” Morales could not remember any of the ingredients to the drink except Cointreau. After mixing in tequila, he named the new concoction after the flower, daisy.

Take a guess as to what the Spanish translation of daisy is.

At any rate, the Margarita is over 60 years old and has established itself as a truly majestic and regal cocktail.

Over the years, it has been modified using many different

variations and fruits. But the tried and true recipe below has remained a favorite.

With the tremendous influx of Mexican people into our nation of already meltingpot ethnicity, the Mexican cuisine caught hold with a vengeance. Mexican restaurants started to spring up in every little town and on every corner. If the town wasn’t in a “dry” county, guess what the drink of the day became. Viva, Margarita!

Even though the Margarita is really

a migration from the west, I’m sort of glad it has become laid back and comfortable in Mississippi. For a successful Margarita, you know you’ve got to have tequila. And that does come from Mexico, mostly. So, again, Gracias, amigos!

THE MARGARITA INGREDIENTS:

35 ml (seven parts) Tequila 20 ml (four parts) Cointreau 15 ml (three parts) lime juice

DIRECTIONS:

Rub the rim of the glass with the lime slice to make the salt stick to it.

Shake the other ingredients with ice, then carefully pour into the glass (taking care not to dislodge any salt). Garnish and serve over ice and drink restrictively — I mean, recklessly. No, no, I mean responsibly. Yeah, that’s the ticket.

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A RITA G R A M Here are a few more festive concoctions for you to try out May 5. These recipes from our loyal readers are sure to add some zing to any summer soiree.

You’re Such a Coco-Nut Margarita INGREDIENTS: 2 cups ice 3/4 cup coconut cream 4 1/2 fluid ounces tequila 1 1/2 fluid ounces triple sec 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS: Fill a blender with ice. Add coconut cream, tequila, and triple sec and blend at high speed until smooth.

Scatter the coconut onto a plate and wet rims of four glasses.

Dip rims of glass in coconut & serve margaritas in the prepared glasses Recipe courtesy of Lori Brasfield-Sanders

Cucumber Margarita

INGREDIENTS: 1 part Cointreau Peel of 2 Limes 8 slices peeled cucumber 2 parts Reposado Tequila 1 part Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice Ice Pitcher DIRECTIONS: Muddle lime peels and cucumber slices with Cointreau. Allow to rest one hour. Pour Cointreau/ Peel/Cucumber into pitcher with tequila, lime juice, and ice.

Stir vigorously until cold. Serve in large glasses, scooping remaining lime peels and cucumber slices into each glass.

Garnish with lime rounds

Sparkling Raspberry Margarita SERVES: 1 INGREDIENTS: 1/2 orange, cut into pieces 1 lime, cut into pieces 1/4 cup fresh raspberries 1 teaspoon agave nectar 1 ounce silver or white tequila Seltzer water

DIRECTIONS: Fill a cocktail glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the orange, lime, raspberries and agave nectar with the tequila until the fruit is very pulpy and juicy.

This should take about 5 minutes. Strain into the ice and top with seltzer water.

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Watermelon Margarita

SERVES 1 INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon lime zest 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons coarse salt 1 lime wedge 1 cup watermelon puree (*see Cook’s Note) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 cup premium 100 percent agave tequila 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier or triple sec) 1 cup ice DIRECTIONS: In a medium saucepan, combine the lime zest, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature and strain out the zest. (Can be made in advance; keep in a covered container in the refrigerator.) Chill a margarita glass in the freezer for 30 minutes. Place the coarse salt in a shallow dish or saucer. Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the salt, coating the top edge.

In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 tablespoons of the cooled lime syrup with the watermelon puree, lime juice, tequila, orangeflavored liqueur, and ice. Shake until frothy and well chilled, at least 1 minute. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge. *Cook’s Note: To make the watermelon puree, remove seeds from fresh watermelon and cut into large chunks.

Place in a blender and process until smooth and well pureed.

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2005

Blue Lagoon Margarita

SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS: 4 lime slices 3 tablespoons coarse sugar 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda, chilled 1/2 cup tequila 1/3 cup frozen limeade concentrate, partially thawed 1/2 cup blue curacao 2 cups ice cubes DIRECTIONS: Using lime slices, moisten the rims of four margarita or cocktail glasses. Set aside lime slices for garnish.

Sprinkle coarse sugar on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Set aside. Discard remaining sugar on plate. In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with reserved lime slices. Serve immediately.

Bettie’s Margarita

INGREDIENTS: 2 12 oz. cans of frozen limeade 2 12 oz. cans of 7 UP 12 bottles of Corona (don’t substitute) 2 cups tequila Lots of ice DIRECTIONS: Put first four ingredients in Family Size Quick Stir pitcher and plunge well. Recipe courtesy of Bettie Young

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3-31 Spring Hootenanny Hoedown at Old Towne 7:00 p.m.

Olive Branch Old Towne olivebrancholdtowne.com 3-6 Kudzu Playhouse presents “Seussical” Hernando Performing Arts Center kudzuplayers.com

12 10-14 Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Landers Center Southaven 662.429.1460 gmatheny@desotocountyms.gov

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Mid-South Swap Meet & Flea Market Sat 8:00 - 6:00 p.m. / Sun 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

The Arena at Southaven Southaven 901.481.0876

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MIRANDA LAMBERT “ON FIRE” with Chris Young & Jerrod Niemann 7:30 p.m.

Landers Center Southaven 662.470.2131 landerscenter.com

31- June 2 Memphis Film Festival “A Gathering of Guns 4--A TV Western Reunion” Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center Olive Branch memphisfilmfestival.com

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4 Taste of Hernando 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Desoto Arts Council Gallery, Banks House, 564 W. Commerce St. Hernando 662.429.9055 hernandoms.org 4-6 Snowden Slam Global USSSA WS Qualifier Snowden Grove Park Southaven Young Baseball athletes ages 7-14.

662.890.3371 snowdengrovebaseball.com

9th Annual Mayfest Arts & Crafts Festival 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Olive Branch Old Towne More than 150 vendors featuring food, games and musical entertainment. 901.517.2396 olivebrancholdtowne.com

16-19 Latimer Lakes Mayfest Latimer Lakes Park Horn Lake Carnival, music, vendors and more. 662.342.3489 hornlakeparks.com

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SATURDAY 5 DeSoto Arts Council presents the Spring Art Show Desoto Arts Council Gallery, Banks House, 564 W. Commerce St. Hernando 662.404.3361 desotoarts.com 5-Oct27 5th Annual Hernando Farmers Market 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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14th Annual Fishing Rodeo 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saucier Park Southaven Free for children ages 4-12 with prizes. Bring fishing gear and lawn chairs. Free sodas and popcorn will be available.

662.890.7275 ext. 224 southaven.org

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38th Annual A’Fair in Hernando 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hernando Courthouse Square Hernando Festival includes: over 200 arts, crafts and food vendors. Featuring artisans, live music, children’s activities, and Saturday morning 5K race and walk. 662.280.8875 hernandooptimist.org

Italian Festival Marquette Park Corner of Mt. Moriah and Park Avenue Memphis 901.767.6949 memphisitalianfestival.com

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“Sunset on the Square” Summer Concert Series 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Each Thursday Hernando Courthouse Square 662.429.9055 hernandoms.org

Daughtry 7:00 p.m.

Snowden Grove Amphitheater, Southaven www.snowdengroveamphitheater.com

Gangs of Outlaws - ZZ Top, 3 Doors Down & Gretchen Wilson Snowden Grove Amphitheater, Southaven box office at 662.892.2660 snowdengroveamphitheater.com

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Hernando Public Library presents Jill Conner Browne 6:00 p.m.

Hernando Public Library, 370 W. Commerce St. 662.429.4439 firstregional.org

8 Travis Tritt 9:00 p.m.

Sam’s Town Casino 1477 Casino Strip Blvd.

Tunica Resorts 800.456.0711

9 Rick Springfield 8:00 p.m.

Gold Strike Casino 1010 Casino Center Dr. Tunica Resorts 888.245.7529

15 - 16 4th Annual DeSoto Shrine Club BBQ Cook-Off DeSoto Shrine Club, 2888 Gwynn Rd. Nesbit 901.487.6785 kathy008@centurytel.net desotobbq.com

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LANDERS Center Theatre “Annie Get Your Gun” LANDERS Center Theatre, Southaven 662.470.2131 dftonline.org

28 29 Own the Night 2012 World Tour - LADY ANTEBELLUM Snowden Grove Amphitheater, Southaven 662.892.2660 snowdengroveamphitheater.com

Picnic and Parade around the Square 6:30 p.m.

Hernando Courthouse Square 662.429.9055 hernandoms.org

Charley Pride Horseshoe Casino 1021 Casino Center Dr. Tunica Resorts 800.303.7463

23 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration Sam’s Town Casino 1477 Casino Strip Blvd.

Tunica Resorts 800.456.0711

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DeSoto Times – Tribune City of Southaven 95.3 The Rebel Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto Click Magazine Financial Federal Savings Bank City of Horn Lake Landers Buick-GMC, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Murphy & Sons Trustmark National Bank Waste Connections of TN, Inc. Edward Jones/Milton Davis LRP Studios, LLC Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Jay & Sue Poff Billie Wilhite BancorpSouth Bank Mike & LaJuanna Beasley Lorine Cady DeSoto Health & Wellness Center, Inc. First Presbyterian Church - Hernando Holland Law P.C.

House of Grace Raymond & Ann Jolley Pucci Petique Tanning A & B Distributing Darlene’s Permanent Make Up Linda & David Shoaf Ryan England/State Farm Insurance Shawn Clayton/Renasant Bank Walker, Brown & Brown, P.A. Memphis Ballroom Dance Company Lee Green & First Impression Video Bennie Durham’s Designer Image Todd Demers Dr. Barbara Smith Dr. James Varner Kris Anderson & Brooke Wilson George & Lori Payne Mark Gardner Cory Wiggs KC Johns Karen Sanders-Carter Catherine “Cat” Woods Jose “Jesse” Munoz

Marsha Bloss Anna Barton Freida Brown Sarah Camp Susan Campbell Ilene Cooper Anita Geyer David Geyer Jeannette Gunter Abbygail Johnson Clay Johnson Ginny Johnson Seth Johnson Adrienne Lay Amy Lay Andrea Ludwig Sandra Monzingo Calie Moore Cheryl Owens Carla Paradine Sue Specht Barbara Taylor Robin Thompson

The generosity of all those who attended and supported the event with silent auction and monetary donations are greatly appreciated.Your support will enable the DeSoto Health & Wellness Center to continue meeting many of the healthcare needs of the medically uninsured in DeSoto County.

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OUTTAKE LISA ROSSMEYER WADE Dealer/Principal of Southaven Thunder Harley-Davidson • Book(s) you’re currently reading: From Dawn to Decadence -500 Years of Western Civilization by Jacques Barzun and The Civil War: The First Year Told by Those Who Lived It

by Brooks Simpson • Person who most inspires you: Anyone who does do not allow their circumstances to limit their expectations.

• The best advice you’ve ever been given: Be brave and remember they can’t eat you!

• One thing you’d most like to learn: Patience • One thing you wish you hadn’t learned: How hard it is to motivate people to do the right thing.

• On a sunny day, someone is most likely to find you: At work, but wishing I was riding!

• Your best advice to a female entrepreneur: Don’t wait for opportunities – create them.

• Your first job: mucking stables at 12 years old.

• Your greatest achievement: 28 Year Marriage and raising two children to successful adulthood.

• What are you afraid of and wish you weren’t: I’m not afraid of much; so anything I am afraid of, deserves to be feared!

• Your best advice to any woman who chooses her own path: It is as easy to dream a big dream as a small one!

• Person from history you would most like to spend a day with: Abigail or John Adams • Theme song that best fits your life: “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts: • Three things you couldn’t live without: Family, books, & sunshine.

• Guilty pleasure: Chocolate!

• Quote that most inspires you: “The harder I work, the luckier I get” – Thomas Jefferson

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