The Ghost of Ivory Bills

A century ago a swampy forest, The Big Woods, stretched from Memphis to Little Rock, nearly 24 million acres worth. This was the treasured territory of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, the …

Pecan Pie is the Anti-Pie.

Phoebe Lawless tells me, “I’m not sure I’m the right person to talk to about your chapter. I don’t really like pecan pies.” I stare at Phoebe mystified. Being the …

The Southern Nut With A Northern Name

George Washington referred to pecans as Illinois nuts. His troops mentioned in their letters of his fondness for carrying pecans in his pocket to snack on. Washington’s love of pecans …