BUY IT: $44.99 with code 10HOMEMAIDBF (orig. $49.99); amazon.com One reviewer says that they love the shoe storage bench because of how inviting it is to guests to sit down and remove their shoes before walking through their home. Plus, they say it’s “the most complimented piece of furniture” they own. Another said she was thrilled with how easy it was to put the bench together and that she loves them so much, she owns a few....
Southern rock band NEEDTOBREATHE crosses the U.S. on tour, recording new music, and they even run a foundation striving to better the lives of children in Uganda. But for brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart, their Southern roots run deep, no matter where they go. While the Rinehart brothers grew up in South Carolina, their loyalty to Alabama football is unrivaled, as they previously told Southern Living. “Yeah, both of our parents are from Alabama and, right after I was born…they nicknamed me Bear after Bear Bryant from Alabama…And then, when he was born, they named him Bryant....
I scream, you scream, we all scream even louder for Blue Bell’s newest ice cream. The Texas creamery is celebrating National Ice Cream Month by releasing an exciting new flavor guaranteed to transport you straight back to childhood: Oatmeal Cream Pie. Inspired by the beloved Little Debbie treat, Blue Bell’s Oatmeal Cream Pie flavor features a delicious oatmeal flavored ice cream with hints of brown sugar mixed with soft oatmeal cookies and a vanilla icing swirl....
Mayonnaise, a creamy and tangy condiment often slathered on sandwiches and burgers, is more versatile than it gets credit for. Mayonnaise can be used in a myriad of recipes, from egg salad to cake, homemade ranch dressing to tomato pie. In short, this smooth spread is worth having in the pantry. So maybe you stocked up on mayonnaise when you found it on sale at the grocery store, but recently you organized your pantry and uncovered a few jars hidden away with the expiration date quickly approaching....
Carrie Underwood has come a long way since she was first introduced to the world as a young American Idol hopeful in 2004. This weekend she paid homage to one of her biggest influences while performing at her Las Vegas residency Reflections. The country superstar brought her mom Carole onstage during her show Saturday night at Resorts World Las Vegas. After introducing her to the crowd, Underwood asked her mom if there was anything she’d like to say to the crowd, to which Carole responded: “I’m so happy you’re here, and I hope you enjoy the show!...
A few days ago, we learned that Chick-fil-A postponed its annual Cow Appreciation Day in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, some better news for fans out of the Atlanta, Georgia, based restaurant chain: Chick-fil-A Build Your Own Family Meal bundles will now be offered at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide (excluding licensed locations) starting this week. The offerings allow families and small groups to build their own customized meal sets in quantities of four at a discount compared to purchasing the items à la carte....
Stand in the salt section of the grocery store, and it’s quickly apparent that you have options. Though a pantry staple, salt isn’t always on the forefront of the home cook’s mind. We simply take for granted that it’s there. However, there are many different types of salt that make a difference in your recipe. McCormick Executive Chef of Culinary Development, Hadar Cohen Aviram, shares the key characteristics of various salts and where they’ll shine best....
These past few weeks, Dolly Parton has moved our hearts in so many ways. She’s pledged a $1 million to Vanderbilt Medical Center to help fight coronavirus. She’s surprised us by making nearly 100 of her songs once again available on streaming platforms. She’s wowed us with an inspiring Easter performance of “He’s Alive.” When we’re feeling down, we turn to Dolly. How lucky we all are to have her beautiful voice and warm spirit....
One of the earliest harbingers of spring is the cherry blossom tree, which bursts into pink and white clouds of blooms in March and April. They’re celebrated at cherry blossom festivals around the world when people flock to the grasses beneath their branches to marvel at the frothing blooms. If you’d like to learn more about these beautiful trees, read on. Study up on some cherry blossom facts before the next spring bloom....
Twin power! Last month, fraternal twins Drew and Bailey Blanton graduated from Plant City High School in Plant City, Florida, as the first- and second-ranked students, respectively. It was a fitting conclusion for the twins, who have gotten straight A’s since the third grade. “It was really, really exciting,” Drew, whose 7.84 GPA earned him the title of valedictorian, told Plant City Observer. “All the hard work paid off. All the dual enrollment classes, honors classes we took....
Going away to college can be a difficult transition, especially for students who are far from home during the holidays. University of Alabama Junior Camille Kohtala knows a little something about that. The track and field long jumper is originally from Maine, and couldn’t make it home for Thanksgiving this year. So, instead of waiting for Turkey Day to pass her by, she decided to take action by hosting Thanksgiving—and blessing fellow out-of-state students in the process....
Watching a bee tumble out of a squash blossom or buzz around the catmint is peaceful and awe-inspiring! These industrious workers—along with butterflies, moths, bats, some birds and other insects such as wasps and beetles—have a big job to do. They carry minuscule grains of pollen from one plant to the next so plants can reproduce and form fruits and seeds to ensure a healthy, diverse eco-system. About 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants and 35 percent of the food crop depend on pollinators, which means we humans do, too!...
When it comes to outdoor picnics and church potlucks (a.k.a. dinner-on-the-grounds), cold fried chicken is the center of the food universe, surrounded by potato salads, dozens of deviled eggs, and a plethora of fruit cobblers. Unless you live next door and can deliver a platter of sizzling fried chicken to the food table, there is simply no other way to serve it other than cold. Leftover fried chicken is also good cut up and mixed with salad greens for a quick and easy main dish....
When crawfish season starts you can hear the collective clanging in Southern kitchens as home cooks reach into their cupboards for the right pot for a crawfish boil. Whether they’re making a classic crawfish boil or embracing variations like Viet-Cajun crawfish broil, one thing is certain: leftovers. Leftovers can be a wonderful thing, however, reheating crawfish can be tricky. If you cook it too long, the texture turns from smooth and meaty to mushy or rubbery....
Your job requires you to be on the road well over 100 days a year. Do you have tips for getting to know a town?I never eat at chain restaurants. Instead, I go somewhere recommended by a local. As a sideline reporter you have a unique perspective of football games. What surprised you about this up-close view?I’m surprised by how spoiled I’ve become. Now, when I’m a spectator, no matter how great my seats are, I constantly feel they’re not good enough....
Like many other restaurants impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Juan More Taco in Fredericksburg, Virginia, has transitioned to carry-out orders only. But owner Maria Martin told WUSA9 that she couldn’t stop at just that. She wanted to do something more. “My heart told me to do something. If you’re going to go down, go down doing something good for the community,” Martin told the station. “I grew up in Honduras, and I know what it is to need something and not be able to have it....
One of the best parts of the holiday season is decorating; with your imagination in the driver’s seat, what was once a normal living room is transformed into a festive masterpiece. And, if you come from a long line of avid holiday decorators, odds are that you appreciate a bit of nostalgia, including the always-timeless lighted ceramic tree. Classically present around Christmastime (though definitely not limited to just one holiday), these ceramic decorations got incredibly popular in the ’70s and many vintage ceramic trees are still in circulation today—some of them are even incredibly valuable....
It began, in a way, with a monogram. “I’m a Southern girl,” Nadine Ford says. “We’ve got to get everything monogrammed.” The monogram was for her swim bag, which Ford toted while training for her first triathlon in 2014. She wasn’t a serious swimmer then, so she and a group of girlfriends would hit the pool together, learn strokes from YouTube videos, and help each other train. When it came time to get her swim bag monogrammed, the accomplishment warranted more than initials....
It’s safe to say that Gunther VI lives better than most dogs. In fact, the German Shepard lives better than the vast majority of humans. The world’s wealthiest dog is in the news this week after listing the Miami mansion that his handlers bought from Madonna more than 20 years ago. Yes, you read that right. According to the Associated Press, Gunther VI inherited his vast fortune—including the waterfront, nine-bedroom Tuscan-style villa once owned by the pop star—from his grandfather Gunther IV....
A Season for Soup There is a tangible difference in the atmosphere these days. The light is different in the early morning hours, a bit sharper perhaps, because the sun’s rays do not have to sift through layers of thick humidity to reach us. I can enjoy a cup of coffee outside at daybreak without blindly swatting at swarms of biting no-see’ums. The change is still palpable at noon, producing unrestrained smiles on the faces of coworkers as they head outside for lunch....
