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There’s nothing boring about brown. With a wide range that can skew positively royal to decidedly neutral, the hue is primed to take the design world by storm, adding a dash of elegance and earthiness wherever it goes. “Browns are gaining momentum in the home, and you can expect to see a lot of this color in 2023,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Trina Rogers, Color Consultant with Five Star Painting of Temple, Texas, agrees, and points to its roots for the reason we’re feeling its gravitational pull right now....

For many Southern cooks, the greatest inheritance from a grandmother or beloved aunt is a well-seasoned cast iron pan collection. For example, I have several pans that belonged to my great grandmothers, and I’ve added to my collection with pans bought at thrift stores and estate sales in recent years. Well-aged cast iron pans are a truly a treasure. The nonstick surface that develops over years of use is invaluable, and not easy to reproduce....

How does a milkshake from The Chick sound right about now? Hits the spot any time of day, if you ask us. Now there’s a new flavor on the scene that has us begging our beloved Chick-fil-A to bring it to their Southern market—and quick! Behold: The Butterscotch Crumble Milkshake, the latest milkshake flavor to be tested at Chick-fil-A, as announced in a recent blog post on the Chick-fil-A blog, The Chicken Wire....

Along with a KitchenAid stand mixer, Zwilling J.A. Henckels knives, and All-Clad cookware, Ansel included this Rectangular Baking Dish Set from Staub in his gift guide—and we think it’s the perfect last-minute present for anyone on your list who loves to spend time in the kitchen. Staub is known for its high-quality bakeware that won’t break the bank, and this baking dish set is no exception. It comes with 7.5-by-6-inch and 10....

The legendary Gladys Knight talks with host Sid Evans on Biscuits & Jam about her Atlanta upbringing, making cobbler from scratch, and how her group’s biggest hit, “Midnight Train to Georgia,” almost didn’t happen. Get to Know Gladys Knight Gladys Knight, known around the world as the Empress of Soul, began performing in her native Atlanta at age 4. By 15, she and her brother and cousins, known as the Pips, already had a hit with their debut single “Every Beat of My Heart” in 1961....

What Can Move “The style of the home doesn’t much matter,” Donald says. “We can even move brick houses.” The big issues are the condition of a structure (forget about moving a termite-riddled house) and how many low-hanging power lines are in the way. The Process The team starts by threading beams under the house and, if necessary, cutting the structure into pieces that will fit on the road. Crews lift the house inch by inch, using jacks, until it’s high enough to slide onto a truck bed....

Whether it was roasted on a rotisserie, fried in a skillet, or baked in the oven, any type of cooked chicken is a good thing to have on hand in the refrigerator. Even if the rest of the fridge is almost bare, you can still cobble together a simple chicken salad out of cooked chicken and a few pantry staples. Shredded rotisserie chicken can also upgrade your usual tossed salad from side dish to entrée....

It’s finally cold, and now containers that were filled with voluminous summer flowers are fading away or dying off. But winter is equally stellar for window boxes when you know what to plant: hardy evergreens, flowers that bloom in cooler months, and sturdy vines. Some of these plants can even stay year-round—just update the window box by tucking in seasonal flowers for spring, summer, and fall. Adapt these tips to your winter containers for a great look that’s easy to accomplish, and learn how to keep them looking fresh all winter long....

Like any holiday, there’s no better way to celebrate Easter than by gathering friends and family around your dining room table for a festive meal. While we all know the importance of serving delicious food and refreshing drinks to our guests, Southerners believe that it’s equally important to have a beautifully set table to showcase the carefully crafted menu. If you’re feeling stumped and in need of dining room ideas, you’ve come to the right place....

It’s no secret that Southerners love Chick-fil-A—so much so that we try to get our hands on any copycat recipe we can, from the sorely missed coleslaw to the perfect Chick-fil-A sandwich. Recently, people on popular social media app TikTok have taken the Chick-fil-A obsession even further, with a fast food mashup that we never knew we needed. Meet the Internet’s newest trend, the Chick-fil-A Crunchwrap. The recipe is inspired by Taco Bell’s crunchy take on a burrito, which typically involves layers of cheese, meat, and sauces between both soft and hard tortillas....

We all had that friend when we were young—the one with the pool. During a sweltering summer in the South, it was the hottest ticket in town. When you grow up, it’s not much different. You’re still striving to find any body of water to lounge next to, or risk being swept away by humidity, mosquitoes, and existential summertime dread if attempting to lay out in a bare backyard. No pool?...

Look, we love crossword puzzles and cozy fall movie marathons as much as the next guy or gal, but there comes a time in everybody’s quarantine life when they crave something different. Something creative, perhaps? Are those crafting bells we hear, in fact? Yes, yes they are. We’re thrilled to learn that the one-and-only Pawhuska Princess, Ree Drummond, has launched The Pioneer Woman fabric line at Walmart, in both 100% polyester fleece and 100% cotton fabric designs....

We’ve all done the plastic wrap shuffle. You know what we’re talking about — when we just can’t tear the right portion off of a roll, or a staticky piece of the stuff doesn’t wrap properly. Then we strive to start anew and tear off a fresh piece, and the same battle encores. Sigh. Well, first, we’re all for environmentally-friendly plastic wrap alternatives. But if you’re trying to use up the last of your rolls or you use the stuff sparingly, here’s a neat trick to get rid of Static Syndrome: Store your plastic wrap in the freezer....

What if we told you there was a new country music talent search show coming to town? What if we told you that America’s sweetheart Reese Witherspoon was producing? Total fantasy, right? Well, believe it or not, that wish is about to be granted thanks to a new project coming from Witherspoon’s media company, Hello Sunshine, and Apple TV+. The talent search competition series, My Kind of Country, will air on the streaming platform, marking Witherspoon’s third show for the digital network, joining the Screen Actors Guild Award-winning The Morning Show and the NAACP Image Award-winning drama Truth Be Told....

Rice is an important crop in many parts in the world, and recipes for variations of rice pudding, a creamy, sweetened rice dessert, can be found in cookbooks around the world. Risalamande is served during a traditional Scandinavian Christmas meal, you may find Kheer served in your favorite Indian restaurant, and Arroz Con Leche is a delicious offering from the Latin American and Caribbean regions. Southern Rice Pudding Just like corn and its many byproducts (cornmeal, grits, hominy, etc....

Planning a beach vacation is stressful enough without throwing confusing hotel terminology into the mix. It can be easy to fall victim to hotel scams, which is why it’s so important to pay close attention to what type of room you’re reserving. When it comes to beach getaways, it’s essential to understand the different kinds of ocean “views.” Take, for instance, the difference between “ocean view” and “oceanfront” rooms. Many travelers make the mistake of assuming that they mean the same thing....

The Grove, the newest event and hangout space in Lexington, Kentucky, is a testament to the resiliency and adaptability of small businesses during the pandemic. In a period of great economic turmoil and uncertainty, owner Avena Kiely used the time during shelter-in-place to pivot her business. Prior to launching The Grove, Kiely had owned Harvey’s Bar, a favorite local watering hole in downtown Lexington, in addition to the neighboring Hugo’s Ultra Lounge....

We have some shocking news for you. The beloved Christmas carol sung cheerfully by millions every holiday season, “Jingle Bells,” wasn’t actually intended to be a Christmas carol at all. That’s not even the original name of the song! Shocked? We were. There are few songs that immediately trigger feelings of yuletide cheer more than that catchy tune. But, as Reader’s Digest reported and Snopes confirmed, the jolly jingle was meant for an entirely different holiday—Thanksgiving!...

Who said wreaths have to be round? Revamp your outdoor décor this spring with a DIY project the Easter Bunny himself would approve of. It’s a simple yet stunning carrot wreath that comes together in less than an hour with a few easy-to-find supplies. But don’t be fooled. No literal carrots are used to create this gorgeous Easter door wreath. It’s a collection of orange roses, tulips, and carnations that come together to form the shape of a carrot....

Trying times call for Dolly Parton. To get through this past year-plus, we’ve been digging deep into the Dolly Parton archives — and her new pint of Strawberry Pretzel Pie ice cream collaboration with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Now, thanks to the editors over at Wide Open Country, we’re happy to have stumbled upon a stunning duet between the Queen of Country Music and Alyvia Alyn Lind, the then nine-year-old actor who portrayed her in the TV movie Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors....