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January 2012
                                         
southernliving
Southern Living

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The Fairview was priveleged enough to be included in the January 2012 issue of Southern Living as one of the South's coziest inns (there were only a total of 9 inns across the South chosen)!
 
Read about all of the South's coziest inns:   
                                                      

 
     
sophiaskitchencornerSophia's Kitchen Corner

black eyed peas
Slow Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

 Ingredients:
6 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 lb. dried black eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded. and diced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded & minced
8 oz. diced ham
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
salt, to taste
1 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions: 
Pour the water into a slow cooker, add the bouillon cube, and stir to dissolve. Combine the black eyed peas, onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ham, bacon, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to blend. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender.

                                                     


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vdayValentine's Day
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Believe it or not Valentine's Day is right around the corner!
Treat your valentine to a romantic getaway at the Fairview Inn! 
We have packages that are perfect for your special and romantic evening out. 

 
                                                         
guestroomofmonthGuest Room of the Month

Roman Suite
Roman Suite

Located in the new wing of the inn, the Roman Suite is a favorite among honeymooners and anniversary couples. This unique space offers guests a comfortable Queen bed set in marble, cozy fireplace and sitting area and luxurious bath boasting a large whirlpool tub, separate walk-in shower and double vanity.

Single Occupancy $259
Double Occupancy $279  Includes full Southern breakfast and wireless and Ethernet internet access.                                          


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 Peter Sharp
 Innkeeper
Tamar Sharp
Innkeeper, massage therapist, esthetician

tamar.sharp@fairviewinn.com
Gary Hawkins
Sophia's Executive Chef
aghawkins@earthlink.net 
Lauren Chase
Guest Services Manager
Amy Grace Warren
Events Coordinator
Caroline Fox
Events Coordinator
Megan Whitten
Marketing Coordinator

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

sophiasculinarytourSophia's Culinary Tour of America 

Congratulations to the winner of the 2011 Culinary Tour of America- Margaret & Brett Cupples! This lucky couple, after having attended 8 of our 12 culinary tour dinners, was chosen from a random drawing for a week long trip for two to California wine country! They will experience a personalized wine tour, restful stay in a bed and breakfast and so much more. Congratulations! 
 
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THANK YOU to everyone who
dined with us for Sophia's Culinary Tour. We appreciate your support and will be unveiling more exciting things happening in the restaurant very soon!
Read below for details about Sophia's Monthly Food Festival!


gettoknowstaffGet to Know Our Staff
Over the last few months we have featured Caroline Fox in our newsletter as the new Event Coordinator when Amy Grace Warren goes on maternity leave. Well.. it's almost that time! Amy Grace's bundle of joy will be here at the end of January!
While we will all miss Amy Grace we hope you will look forward to working with Caroline on all of your exciting events.

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Pictured left- Amy Grace    Pictured right- Caroline
Taken at Amy Grace's Fairview baby shower

Know someone who got engaged over the holidays? Remember, we can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions of all different sizes, from 8 to 800! Call 601-948-3429 and speak with Caroline who can fill you in on all of the details. Or, simply email events@fairviewinn.com and we can send you a wedding packet that outlines all Fairview wedding policies.



 

foodfestivalSophia's Monthly Food Festival
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Sophie just came back from a trip to Italy and wants to share with you all of her favorite cuisine! Join us Friday, January 20 for a family style Italian dinner.  

Menu:

Antipasti
Fritto Misto 
calamari ~ shrimp ~ sweet potato ~ squash ~ lemon aioli 
or 
Salumi Board 
hot coppa ~ fennel salami ~ olives ~ sweet peppers ~ grana padano 
or 
Gnocchi 
wild mushrooms ~ escarole ~ white wine ~ braised rabbit 


Insalata 
Field Greens 
apples ~ radishes ~ gorgonzola ~ hazelnuts ~ honey-rosemary vinaigrette
or
Zuppa 
Minestrone alla Milanese
tomato zucchini ~ cabbage ~ cannellini beans ~ pasta

Secondi 
Red Snapper Puttanesca 
spicy olive-tomato ragu ~ parmesan polenta
or
Grilled Veal Chop 
tuscan kale ~ chianti reduction ~ truffle roasted potatoes
or
Braised Rabbit Marsala 
shallots ~ herbs ~ porcini mushrooms ~ pappardelle
or
Beef Oxtail 
saffron-root vegetable risotto ~ natural jus

Dolce 
Tiramisu  
or
Burnt Orange Panna Cotta 
or
Chocolate Chip Cannolis
 
 
$49.00 without wine pairings
$74.00 with wine pairings 
 
 
 
Festival 2012 Dates:
Friday, January 20- Italy
Friday, February 24- Mardi Gras 
Friday, March 23- Western- BBQ 
Friday, April 13- Asian Fusion- Pacific Rim 
Friday, May 4- Cinco de Mayo, Mexico/Latin America 
Friday, June 22- Crawfish Boil  
Friday, July 13- French (in observance of Bastille Day) 
Friday, August 24- Caribbean 
Friday, September 21- Taste of America- 9 course tapas 
Friday, October 26- Oktoberfest  
Friday, November 16- Tour of Middle East (Israel, Lebanon) 





didyouknowDid You Know?

The Fairview Inn opened as a Bed and Breakfast in the 1990's. Since it's debut, the Fairview has seen a wide range of guests some of which include a few celebrities: the King and Queen of Spain, Karl Rove, Steve Forbes, Paula Deen, Bobby Flay, Renee Fleming, Emma Stone, LeAnne Touhy & Prince Edward.

Bed and breakfasts have been stuck with a stuffy reputation over the years.. but did you know? 
Better Way to Stay 
Better Way to Stay

 - There are 175 Bed and Breakfasts in Mississippi. 
- 53 are members of the
Bed and Breakfast Association of Mississippi.
 
- All Association B&B's are inspected for quality standards. 
- There are 25,000 B&B's in the United States. 
- Only 14% of the U.S. population have ever stayed in a Bed and Breakfast.

Boring Hotels vs Today's Inns and B&Bs 
Boring Hotels vs Today's Inns and B&Bs
We encourage everyone to stay in a bed and breakfast! Check out:
to see a full list of B&B's in Mississippi  
or 
to see why we think bed and breakfasts are so great and to check out unique bed and breakfasts across the U.S.

dixie nationalupcomingevents Upcoming Events
Saturday, Jan. 7: Mississippi Blues Marathon- USA Track & Field certified courses.
More info: MS Blues Marathon 
Sunday, Jan. 8: Premier Bridal Show- A one stop shop for planning your wedding. Door prizes, fashion show and more. More info: Premier Bride
Tuesday, Jan. 10: Governor's Inaugural Parade- Celebrate the inauguration of Governor-Elect Phil Bryant. Parade starts at the Fairgrounds at 2PM.
Sunday, Jan. 15: MS Bridal Show & Expo- Trademart, vendors, workshops, food sampling, entertainment, giveaways. More info: 
Bridal Show & Expo
Friday, Jan. 20: Look & Learn with Hoot- MS Museum of Art, an event for 4-5 year olds and their parents. Educational hands-on arts opportunity and story time. Please dress for a mess. More info: Look & Learn with Hoot
Saturday, Jan. 28: Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo- Largest livestock show east of the MS river. This year's music performers: Rodney Atkins, Chris Cagle, Lee Brice, George Jones, Jerrod Niemann, Eli Young Band, Jake Owen. Tickets: Dixie National Rodeo
Saturday, Jan. 28: Chamber II: Mozart by Candlelight- One of MSO's most beloved events, enhanced by the luminosity of more than 100 candles. More info: Mozart