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Instead of turning to store-bought egg dye for your Easter eggs this year, make your own natural mixture at home with items you can find in your pantry or the grocery store produce department, if you don’t already have them on hand. You can create a vibrant pink dye with beets or opt for creamsicle-orange eggs using a few onion skins. And yes—it really works. When dyeing your eggs in natural egg dye, the amount of time you let them soak will determine the vibrancy of the color....

Any home cook knows that chopping and slicing can be the most time-consuming part of meal prep. While a quality, sharp knife can make all the difference, we’re here to open your eyes to another cutting essential: your kitchen shears. Created to be easily unhinged for quick cleaning, this often-overlooked kitchen staple is made to get messier than you might think. If you’re using your kitchen shears like any other pair of scissors in your junk drawer, it’s time to reconsider the resourcefulness that lies in a quick snip....

Mint will take over if you let it. Throw it in a pot with a few other herbs and soon it has absolutely swallowed all your pretty little thyme and delicate cilantro—not that Ina would ever dream of planting that particular, latter-mentioned herb. Mint roots grow horizontally, meaning they choke out their fellow flora from the ground up. Giving your mint plant its very own space to sprawl just makes sense and, as Ina proved on her Barefoot Contessa site, also makes for one stunning outdoor container garden....

We take our potato salad seriously in the South. Don’t come at us with your mustard vinaigrettes and grilled spuds. There’s no need to get fancy. As long as it has a healthy dose of mayo and a few crunchy bits of celery and onion, we’re golden. Now, some might argue that it’s not really potato salad without hard boiled eggs thrown in to the mix and, while we don’t disagree, we also think there’s room for a little interpretation—again, as long as there’s mayo....

For millions of Americans, it’s been a long, long time since we’ve seen our loved ones as the coronavirus crisis drags on. And while a video chat with a dear friend or family member can often brighten our day, there’s something about getting a gift in the mail that feels truly special. In honor of Grandparent’s day coming up on Sunday, September 13, Keebler—the much-adored maker of sweet treats—wanted to do something special to help us show our love for friends and family from afar....

Kenny Rogers’ family and friends marked the one-year anniversary of his death with a heartfelt social media tribute Saturday. The county music legend passed away from natural causes on March 20, 2020 at his home in Sandy Springs, Georgia. He was 81 years old. “It’s so hard to believe it’s been a year since Kenny left us,” a statement shared on the late singer’s Instagram account begins. “As you can imagine, some days are better than others, so we wholeheartedly thank you for your thoughts, prayers and support over the last year....

Luke Bryan may be #62 on Forbes’ list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities, but he keeps his holiday traditions as down-home and humble as the rest of us. On Christmas Eve, such tradition in the Bryan household comes in the form of an annual chili dog feast. “We have a pajama night and we do chili dogs on Christmas Eve, and we’ve always done that," Bryan revealed in a recent interview with his record label, UMG Nashville....

A special brick is missing from a legendary Clemson bar. The not-so-ordinary brick was reportedly stolen from the memorial patio at The Esso Club at exactly 2:11 p.m. on Sunday. It’s special because it memorializes Don McAuliff, a 1976 Clemson University grad and Tigers superfan who died in 2017. Don suffered a heart attack while repairing a fence blown down during Hurricane Irma in Florida. He was 64 years old....

Georgia native Nikki Deloach and her co-star Brennan Elliott are familiar faces to any Hallmark fan, but in their latest project, The Gift of Peace, they are chartering new waters. The faith forward film is the first production from Hallmark’s new franchise that is a partnership with Dayspring, the company popular for religious and spiritually inspired greeting cards and gifts. “I think Brennan and I both feel so honored. It’s the first collaboration with Dayspring....

When summer rolls around, your lawn may suffer bare patches or have devolved into a weedy mess, but that doesn’t mean you have to surrender your pride. Here in the South, you still have plenty of time to enjoy splendor in the grass. The best way to make that happen is to put down sod. Why sod and not seed? Several reasons. Sod provides an instant lawn or an instant patch....

North Carolina officials are warning residents about a dangerous phenomenon that can result from wildfires. The N.C. Forest Service issued a “super fog” alert for parts of the coast on Sunday. Drivers should be extra cautious, as the possibility of dense fog caused by the Ferebee Road wildfire can threaten visibility in the coming days. The fire, which has been burning for about a week along the Pamlico Sound in Hyde County, covers nearly 2,000 acres and is believed to have been started by lightning....

We knew Ree Drummond was a guru in all things cooking and ranch life, but now we know The Food Network star is a guru when it comes to parenting as well. As The Pioneer Woman website originally reported, Ree recently sat down with her 21-year-old daughter Paige for an Instagram Live during which the duo talked about family dynamics in the Drummond household. With four biological children and the recent addition of foster son Jamar, fighting is all but inevitable in their bustling home....

Spanx is known for its high-performing fabrics and well-fitting styles. Unsurprisingly, each time the brand introduces a new product, it tends to sell out within its first few days on the market. With that in mind, now is the time to jump at the chance to order Spanx’s newest release: The AirEssentials Crew sweatshirt. If the AirEssentials line sounds familiar, that’s because the AirEssentials Half Zip and the AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant are already two of its most popular products—and the Crew sweatshirt is likely to follow suit....

Robbie Montgomery has been cooking up soul food in St. Louis since 1997. If there’s one dish you can’t miss when you make a visit to Sweetie Pie’s, her soul food spot, it’s the mac and cheese. Montgomery has been whipping it up for at least 40 years, and she’s been showcased on several television shows, including her own, Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s on the OWN network. On an episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, Montgomery talked Guy Fieri through the mac and cheese recipe, which is when we learned that sour cream and Velveeta cheese are her two secret ingredients....

Welcome to Mulch World. This is where the grumpy gardener is gonna tell you everything you need to know about the mulches for your garden, the ones that are really good, and the ones that really stink. Best Mulch This first one, that I like, this is called pine straw. Falls from pine trees, people pick this up, they make it into bales. When you put it down, it stays in place, it doesn’t wash away, it cools the soil....

If you’re planning to take a trip to Costco soon, listen up! Whether you’re a seasoned Costco shopper, a new member, or are considering joining, knowing these rules about the wholesale retailer will help you make the most of your membership. Not only will understanding these rules and policies help you become an expert shopper, but they’ll also help you save some money. After reading through this list of rules, make sure to check out these picks from our editors so you can add them to your cart....

If you set out to list all of the South’s best diners, you’d be busy for a while. These nostalgic spots have distinctive decor and familiar menus, but they’re all unique in their own ways. Plenty of them are located in Southern small towns. They’re spots where your bacon and eggs come with a side of “Hello, how’s the family,” and “eat up.” They provide more than just a meal, though the meals at these Southern spots can’t be beat....

If a friend spends time in the hospital, what does a Southern woman do? She makes a casserole for the family. If there is a new baby in the neighborhood, a death in the church family, or someone could just use a hug, what does a Southern woman do? Yes, she makes a casserole. It is an innate sense of just “needing to do something” that drives us to the kitchen the minute we hear of a need; we tie on our aprons and dutifully brown ground beef or roast a chicken, open a couple of cans of creamed soup, grate fresh cheese, crumble bread crumbs or Ritz crackers, stir it all together and voila!...

Squash casserole is something I typically crave in the summertime, when yellow squash is cheap and abundant at grocery stores and farmers markets. But these aren’t typical times and we have to find our comfort however we can get it. I’ll take mine in the form of fork-tender vegetables swimming in a rich and cheesy sauce topped with buttery crackers, please. A staple at meat-and-three restaurants across the South, squash casserole is typically served as a side dish....

Larissa Neto, founder and owner of Bakey Bakes, an Atlanta-based boutique bakery, was searching for a cake style for a particular cake she was making for a client in 2020. “It was themed after Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and I wanted to mimic her yellow dress with the swoops and ruffles,” says the buttercream artist. She recalled the types of cakes she grew up with in her native Portugal....