"Hey, Boo." Welcome to the deep south y'all!
Miss Mary Badham joined us to chat about her most famous role, what it was like working with Gregory Peck, and her favorite Southern comfort food!
At the 35th Academy Awards, Mary Badham was the youngest actress to ever be nominated. Mary was only ten!
Mary Badham as Scout
To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in rural Alabama, during the Depression Era. Table settings were practical and utilitarian - that doesn't mean they weren't beautiful - just not fussy.
Some Vintage Pieces
I decorated this table simply with vintage pieces. The water glasses are green depression glass, and the wine glasses were my grandmother's. The Rosewood vase also belonged to my grandmother and is from that era.
Alabama Sweet Tea with Cranberry
Sweet tea is the refreshment of the South. This cocktail is made by letting a tea bag steep in vodka and setting it in the sun. A squeeze of fresh orange then topped off with cranberry juice makes it perfect for any festive occasion!
Crispy Fried Okra
So crispy! So tasty! So Southern!
Deep-fried okra. Nibble these delicious little bites while you sip your Sweet Tea cocktail.
Dill Harris in the Collard Patch
"Don't make a sound," he said. "Don't get in a row of collards whatever you do.." The character of Dill Harris was said to be inspired by Harper Lee's childhood friend Truman Capote.
Collard Greens with Onion and Red Pepper Flakes
Collard greens are the perfect southern side dish. They are easy to prepare and have a strong distinct flavor.
What a ham!
Scout dresses as a ham for her fall pageant. Guess what's for dinner?
Delicious Maple Syrup Glazed Ham
We made a maple syrup and red wine glaze for the ham. In the film, little Walter Cunningham drenches his food in maple syrup. We used just a bit, and the sweetness added just the right flavor.
Miss Maudie and Atticus
The kind Miss Maudie joins Atticus for a cup of coffee.
"Miss Maudie Atkinson baked a Lane cake.."
The Lane Cake dates back to 1898. Miss Emma Lane created this cake and won 1st Prize at the Georgia State Fair. It's a white-layer cake loaded with dried fruit and topped with royal icing. It's a Southern favorite!