Chefs and the City
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Thank you for supporting Chefs and the City and the Simon Sharp Eagle Fund! The event was a huge success. Totals donated to each charity are being counted and will be posted as soon as possible. Thank you for supporting Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital and the Boy Scouts of America- Andrew Jackson Council! To view pictures from the fundraiser,
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Sophia's Kitchen Corner
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Hello Dolly BarsIngredients: 1 pkg. grapham crackers, crushed 1/2 C sugar 1 stick of butter 1 C semisweet chocolate chips 1 C chopped pecans or walnuts 1 1/2 C shredded coconut (1) 12oz can sweetened condensed milk Directions: Preheat oven to 325. Melt stick of butter in 9x13 pan. Crush graham crackers and mix with sugar. Press graham cracker mix into melted butter. Layer on remaining ingredients. Do not stir layers. Drizzle condensed milk on top. Bake 10-15 minutes at 325 degrees. Cool and cut into bars.
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Have You Voted?
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It's that time of the year again- vote for the Best of Jackson 2012. Click here to vote.
Voting closes on December 15 at midnight. You must vote for a minimum of 20 categories for your vote to count.
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Some categories we would LOVE to win:
Brunch/Sit Down Breakfast: Sophia's Restaurant
Chef: Gary Hawkins
Place to Get Married: Fairview Inn
Place to Book Party or Shower: Fairview Inn
Restaurant: Sophia's Restaurant
Nonprofit Organization: Simon Sharp Eagle Fund
Day Spa: nomiSpa
Massage Therapist: Maddy Aper, Emelie Hebert or Kandyce Lewis
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Guest Room of
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French Suite
The French Suite is located in the new wing of the Fairview Inn. This spacious yet cozy retreat offers guests a King size bed, warm fireplace, and luxurious whirlpool tub and walk-in shower. Guests enjoy the neutral green tones of the space and the privacy that this
suite offers.
$289 Single Occupancy
$304 Double Occupancy
Room rate includes full Southern Breakfast and wireless and ethernet internet connection.
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News From nomiSpa
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Cold temeratures are hard on your hands and feet often leaving them feeling dry. Treat your hands/feet to a PerfectSense Paraffin infusion treatment at nomiSpa. What is PerfectSense Paraffin? The Nourishment Blend used in nomiSpa contains 11 vitamins including A, C, E, D, B-5, and B-12, the nourishment blend provides the nutrients vital to healthy skin and is ideal for renewal and maintenance. This treatment helps provide protection against dryness, cracking, soreness and irritation. Take care of your hands and feet this winter! More Info on PerfectSense Paraffin.
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Christmas Eve Dinner
Sophia's will be serving Christmas Eve Dinner on Saturday, December 24.
MENU: Appetizer
Warm Chevre Tart cornbread crust ~ micro okra ~ citrus vinaigrette
Salad
Young Field Lettuce
roasted walnuts ~ sun dried cranberries ~ bleu cheese ~ black walnut vinaigrette
Entree
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
baby bok choy ~ Asian pear ~ citrus consomme
Dessert
Buche de Noel
chocolate sponge cake ~ rum & buttercream icing
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Get to Know Our Staff
Lisa Kelly
Originally from Greenville, MS, Lisa got her start in a Garden Club at age 10. She was asked by a lady from her church to be on a flower committee. It was on the flower committee where Lisa really learned her skill and all about gardening. "I thought my mother was going to help me when I joined the garden committee. She bought me two books and said you'll learn!" And Lisa did, ever since she has loved doing anything involving gardening and flowers. She enjoys the creative aspect of making flower arrangements and decorating homes. Currently she is decking the halls of the Fairview Inn for the holiday season.
 
Inside decorated by Lisa Kelly and helper Deanna.
Outside decorated by Oscar.
For more information on Lisa or to contact her to decorate your home this holiday season, call 601-948-3429.
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Sophia's Culinary Tour
LAST STOP! Make sure to get your final stamp on your passport to be entered into a drawing for
a trip for two to California Wine Country!
Tour of Texas, December 16 & 17.
First Course Rabbit Enchiladas red chili mole ~ guacamole ~ cotija cheese or Bob White Quail shiner bock-molasses glaze ~ refried black eyed peas or Tamale Tart roasted garlic custard ~ Gulf lump crab ~ smoked tomato puree Sokol Blosser, Evolution
Soup Tortilla smoked chicken ~ avocado lime ~ cilantro ~ radish or Salad Southwestern Caesar baby romaine ~ jalapeno-polenta croutons ~ parmesan-achovy wafer ~ spiced pepitas Sonoma-Cutrer, Chardonnay
Main Course Broken Arrow Ranch Antelope apricot glaze ~ jalapeno-white cheddar grits ~ tempura asparagus or Cowboy Steak West Texas "mop" sauce ~ pinto-wild mushroom ragout ~ tobacco onions or Texas Red Fish mango salsa ~ serrano-coconut broth ~ black bean mash or Chicken Fried Pork Rib Eye truffled mac & cheese ~ spinach salad ~ warm sherry bacon vinaigrette Joel Gott, 815, Cabernet Sauvignon or Belle Glos, Meiomi, Pinot Noir
Dessert Pineapple-Macadamia Upside Down Skillet Cake orange-tequila reduction or Ancho Chili Flan with almond wafer or Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Brownie ruby grapefruit anglaise Biltmore, Pas de Deux, Sparkling Wine, Demi-Sec
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New Years Eve
It's not to early to make your New Years Eve Plans!
New Years Eve menu: Appetizer Honey Soy Roasted Quail
crispy quail egg ~ soft parmesan polenta
Salad
Bibb Lettuce
warm goat cheese ~ sweet peppers ~ country olives ~ sherry vinaigrette
Entree Petite Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail gruyere potato au gratin ~ yellow wax beans ~ lobster Bearnaise
Dessert Stair Anise Creme Brulee caramelized gingered-pears
$59.00 per peron Includes glass of champagne or Sparkling Grape Juice
Entertainment by Knight Bruce.
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Upcoming Events 
December 2-20: Christmas at the Governor's Mansion- Free guided tours offered Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30AM - 11:00AM, on the half hour. More Info December 2-18: Annie, New Stage-Classic tale of Little Orphan Annie. More Info
December 2-3: Gingerbread Gift Market- Shop for arts and crafts at this holiday themed shopping event. Admission, $2. More Info
December 2-3: Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree, Belhaven- Belhaven tradition since 1933, performances are at 7:30 Fri. and Sat. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, free. More Info
December 3-4: Ballet Mississippi presents the Nutcracker- Performances are Dec. 3 at 7:30PM and Dec. 4 at 2PM. Tickets start at $10. More Info
December 3: City of Jackson Christmas Parade- Annual Christmas parade and tree lighting after the parade. Free. More Info
December 3: MS Children's Museum First Christmas Party-The museum is turning one! Children and families can dance, make crafts and have fun! More Info
December 3-4: Chimneyville Crafts Festival- Works by hundreds of juried craftsmen throughout the Southeast are exhibited, demonstrated, and sold at this Christmas shopping extravaganza. More Info
December 4-January 5: 26th Annual Festival of Christmas Trees, Smith Robertson Museum- Enjoy a parade of Christmas trees decorated by various organizations and judged in five categories. For more information, please call 601-960-1457.
December 9-11: Carols by Candlelight- First Baptist Church of Jackson, Enjoy Christmas Carols in this annual Christmas event. Free. For more info call 601-949-1900.
December 8-10: Parents and Kids Magazine Christmas Fest, MS Museum of Natural Science- Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas by strolling through a path of twinkling lights while sipping hot apple cider, listening to Christmas carols performed by local choirs and orchestras, and watching the mystery of the nativity enacted live. 5PM to 8PM. $1 admission.
More Info
December 8: Zoo Party, JXN Zoo- Zoo's annual fundraiser at Duling Hall. Music, food, cocktails and entertainment. More Info
December 10-11: Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet Company presents Nutcracker- Enjoy this Christmas classic as the MS Metropolitan Ballet Company tells the story of Clara, the Nutcracker, and their adventures in the Land of Sweets. 601-853-4508 for more information. More Info
December 14-17: MS State Kennel Club Magnolia Christmas Classic- Gives audiences and dog lovers a chance to watch the state's top dogs in action! More Info
December 15: An Irish Christmas Celebration: Traditional Songs and Music of West Cork- Convenant Presbyterian Church, The traditional Irish band, Legacy, will tour the Southern states again this winter to present their highly acclaimed program, "An Irish Christmas Celebration: Traditional Songs and Music of West Cork." More Info
December 17: Handel's "Messiah, Part I" & Other Hokiday Pieces-
Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 for Seniors and $5 for students (with ID). More Info
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