Southern Trip
Today, I’m still sharing some of our quick weekend trip to Vicksburg, Mississippi. If you have been following along this week, you know that we were there to visit my husbands high school, All Saint’s Episcopal. The school opened in 1908 and closed in 2006. He was there to talk to other alumni about the upcoming celebration of the school and deconsecration of the alter in the chapel. The school has been leased by Americorp and the campus will be used as a training center.
Bratton Memorial Chapel
I love the gothic arched doorway.
Across from the chapel is the rectory where the headmaster lived. This is where the alums met and where we enjoyed that delicious shrimp remoulade for lunch.
This is Green Hall. It housed classrooms and resident students. My husband lived on the top floor.
Another view of Green Hall. My husband tells me in his day this porch was lined with rocking chairs.
I’m sure all of the students who attended All Saint’s will really enjoy their reunion in November. It looks like it will be a wonderful celebration for all of them.
Join Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday!
Today’s Lagniappe (lagniappe=something extra): Scalloped Okra with Corn
The okra in my garden is starting to come in. My favorite way to eat okra is fried, but, here is a great recipe that is a little different.
- 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra
- 3 to 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 can (11 to 15 ounces) whole kernel corn, or about 1 1/2 cups cooked corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
Stir-fry okra in 2 tablespoons butter for 10 minutes. Place in baking dish alternating layers with drained corn. Make a white sauce by melting remaining butter in a saucepan over low heat and blending in flour. Milk should be added all at once, cooking quickly and stirring constantly. Cheese is stirred in until blended. Pour this mixture over vegetables. Melt remaining 1 or 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over casserole. Bake at 350° for approximately 45 minutes, until the casserole is heated through and the crumbs are brown.
6 to 8 servings.
Tags: Southern Places
July 28th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Pretty buildings. Thanks for sharing.
Glenda
July 28th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Christi, I love that arched gothic doorway, too. Just beautiful. All your shots were great. Loved looking down that long porch!
July 28th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Great architecture. I love the perspective of the hall way.
July 28th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Beautiful buildings! It must have been such a joy for your husband to attend school there.
~Susan
July 28th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I love churches and your pictures are very nice. Thanks for sharing with us on Outdoor Wednesday. Mumzie 😉
July 29th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Vicksburg is such a lovely city. I love this porch and can envision the chairs rocking away. Thanks for sharing. Happy Outdoor Wednesday.
July 29th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Beautiful Pics!
xoxoxoxo
Donna Marie
July 29th, 2009 at 7:04 am
Fantastic architectural photographs! ta ta for now.
Joyce M
July 29th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Wonderful history. It must have tugged at your husband’s heart. I like the lagniappe..I have clipped it as a keeper!
July 29th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Great shots. I love the architecture.
Thanks for sharing. Happy outdoor Christi.
Regina
July 29th, 2009 at 11:37 am
What pretty chapel doors! I love history : )
July 29th, 2009 at 11:49 am
The architecture is wonderful. I imagine this was a trip down memory lane for your husband. Your pictures of his school are terrific. I hope you are having a great day.
July 29th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
The arched doorway is beautiful. So are the rest of the buildings. I love the idea of the rocking chairs. I bet your husband has fond memories of his school days there.
Jane
July 29th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
such great buildings there is an older catholic church down in southern illinois that I think is about the prettiest thing I have ever saw I am going to have to get some pictures and share