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New Orleans po’boy culture thrives on variety. The menu board of any neighborhood sandwich shop will inevitably sport a dizzying roster of flavorful options certain to appease any lunchtime craving. Whether you’re in the mood for freshly fried seafood, gravy-soaked morsels of slow-cooked roast beef, or layers of thinly-sliced ham and cheese, your culinary whim will arrive tightly swaddled in white butcher paper and satisfyingly heavy for its size. But whether you opted for simple turkey and Swiss or marinara-drenched veal parmigiana, it will arrive stuffed inside the city’s iconic French loaf— locally known as “po’boy bread....

From 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. three nights a week, you can find North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby stocking the shelves at the nearby Walmart Supercenter. The South Carolina principal started working there in August to help low-income students and their families. Many students at his school live in poverty, Darby told The Post & Courier. “I decided to get another job because the kids, they really need help,” he explained....

Daytona Beach is perhaps best known for the Daytona International Speedway, which brings racing enthusiasts from all over to this slice of Florida’s Atlantic Coast for fast cars and revving engines. That’s not all there is to Daytona, though. Beyond the racetrack, visitors can find a coastal escape with big sandy beaches and big city charm too. Don a hat and some sunscreen to explore Daytona Beach’s 23 miles of shoreline or follow a path along the area’s many hiking and biking trails....

Acne has always been an issue for me, on and off; it’s either nonexistent or back in full force. Is it from the face oil I’ve been testing, the illuminator I’ve cut into my foundation, or just my typical stressors finally getting to my skin? I’m constantly trying new beauty products, so nailing down the source is the real challenge. When I notice my breakouts getting out of hand, I swap in products that I know will help me treat them quickly and painlessly, and lately, that’s been TruSkin’s Tea Tree Super Serum....

Good news for Florida’s nesting sea turtles! According to Fox News, endangered loggerhead sea turtles are on track to set a new nest record on the Space Coast. So far this year, Florida Space Coast Office of Tourism has counted a total of 23,000 nests—17,996 loggerhead, 128 leatherback, 5,301 green, and two critically endangered Kemp’s Ridley. In 2021, Brevard County recorded more than 22,554 loggerhead nests in the area. Nesting season is still in full swing, meaning there’s plenty of time for them to smash the existing record before it ends in late October....

There are a few things certain in life: The sun will always rise, God created college football, and no matter how hard you fight it, you will get older. That Father Time is a sneaky fellow— he makes sure that every Southern woman eventually sees her reflection change before her eyes in the mirror. While fine lines and saggy skin are inevitable, there are a few things that accelerate these tell-tale signs of aging....

Patrick Mahomes misses Whataburger so much that he’s bringing it to his adopted state. The Texas native is part of KMO Burger, a franchise group that will bring 30 Whataburger restaurants to Missouri and Kansas over the course of the next seven years, with a concentration of those franchises reportedly set for the Kansas City area. “I love Kansas City and I love Whataburger,’’ the Chiefs quarterback said in a statement....

Easter is one of the cutest holidays. There are little girls in Easter dresses, church ladies in their finest hats, boys in seersucker, and pastel-colored everything. It’s downright adorable—if you’re a child or a guest. But Easter can be a little anxiety producing, too. That’s especially true, if you’re hosting brunch, planning an Easter egg hunt, or headed to a potluck and need a dish to impress. That’s when many of us turn to Google to quickly search for a recipe, figure out a memorable holiday centerpiece, plan an Easter egg hunt for your dog, or hunt down a necessary item like Easter grass, if you forgot to grow your own....

Growing up, Rice Krispies squares were the treat most often found in our cupboard. Because they are (usually) gluten-free and easy to make, we’d spend some time on a Saturday with Mom in the kitchen melting the butter, counting out the marshmallows, and stirring in the cereal. One thing I distinctly remember, however, is how hard the squares were. We put in six cups of cereal – I remember this clearly, as that was my job – and stirred until the puffs were just barely coated....

If you’ve ever rented an apartment, you’ve probably learned to get pretty creative with decorating. When you can’t have wood floors, you cover the beige carpeting with pretty rugs. When you can’t take down the blinds, you add curtains. And when you can’t repaint the walls, stick-on wallpaper can make your home look like it came straight out of a design magazine. Those tired kitchen appliances, however—well, you’re stuck with those....

There aren’t too many cooks in the kitchen come Thanksgiving in the McGraw-Hill residence. As we learned in a recent audio interview with Tim McGraw’s record label, Big Machine Label Group, McGraw knows that the November holiday is a time for him to step aside and let his wife, Faith Hill, work her magic. “For Thanksgiving, I don’t cook. Faith does all the cooking for Thanksgiving,” he says. “We have to have turkey, we have to have our stuffing, and we have to have cornbread and peas, of course....

My grandmother’s bouffant is legendary in my living memory. I can’t give you a concrete amount of how much hairspray was required for each fixing, but let’s just say that she used so much Aquanet that Sunday morning breakfast required a hazmat suit. I remember the first time I saw my grandmother with her hair down. I say “down,” but it was anything but. I was 5 years old, and had walked back to her bedroom to ask her a question....

While we love the charm of blue, purple, pink, and white hydrangeas, we are delighted to see another shade of hydrangea blooming across the region. Pops of strawberry—a gorgeous and showy pink-red shade—are finding their way into the world of hydrangeas, and they have a delicious name to match. Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renhy’) was developed in France by Jean Renault and made a splash when it was introduced into the wider garden world—it was a charmer from the beginning and was voted the top plant of the year by the American Nursery and Landscape Association in 2010....

If he were still alive, Wendell Scott would be celebrating his 101st birthday in August 2022. Fifty-nine years after his first victory in NASCAR’s top division, the NASCAR Hall of Fame member would be able to see how the barriers he broke down have provided opportunities for minorities in stock car racing. It has taken time. Probably longer than anyone expected, and definitely longer than anyone hoped. But Bubba Wallace is now the second, full-time Black NASCAR driver at the sport’s highest level....

Typically made with apples, this dessert offers all of the goodness of a crisp—crunchy topping paired with warm, tender fruit—but with far less work. And less ingredients too, making it a popular treat in lean times. Variations abound, but at its simplest, an Apple Betty is upgraded baked apples. Most recipes call for halved (or sliced) apples that are sprinkled with sweet and lightly spiced (usually with cinnamon or nutmeg) soft, fresh breadcrumbs, topped with butter, then baked until the fruit is soft and the topping toasted....

Do you notice every bump, stray hair, and change in your dog? Some of us pet owners might be classified as helicopter pet-parents. We hover caringly over our dogs, like a buzzing chopper, just in case of any odd behavior or issue. So, if you’ve ever noticed the moisture of your dog’s nose, you’ve likely been curious about what it tells you regarding his health. First of all, let’s go ahead and dispel the number one myth: Just because a dog has a dry nose, doesn’t mean he is sick....

New Year’s Eve is a sparkly, loud, flashy affair. Fireworks fly in the air, noisemakers ring out, and there’s palpable excitement for fresh beginnings that will start on New Year’s Day. Many traditions are associated with the kickoff of a new year, such as eating black-eyed peas and collard greens, as well as superstitions that we all heed to ensure no bad vibes follow us into the coming year. Admittedly everyone’s favorite is the food superstitions believed to bring you luck and prosperity....

Walt Disney, the namesake of Walt Disney World and creator of Mickey Mouse, was always sharing motivation and inspiration through his words. Lucky for us, we can still find encouragement from his meaningful quotes and apply them to our lives today. As an entrepreneur, innovator, and animator, he shared quite a bit of wisdom over the years. These quotes from Walt Disney will encourage you to always chase your dreams—and will also have you ready to plan your next trip to The Happiest Place on Earth....

Planning a big family vacation can be the pinnacle of excitement—until you’re three hours into the process, thousands of dollars over budget, and only have three days of your week-long excursion accounted for. Time to call in the pros? We think so. But there is one tiny detail that might give you pause: deciding whether you’re up for adding one more expense to your trip’s bottom line. Before you make the decision, it’s important to understand exactly what benefits a professional travel planner or advisor can bring....

This summer, Ree Drummond’s daughter Alex Drummond got engaged to her boyfriend Mauricio Scott. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of activity: Planning their wedding (likely for spring of 2021), a successful wedding dress shopping outing for Alex, and now, test-driving some tantalizing cakes for their big day. As we learned from a post on ThePioneerWoman.com, the happy couple recently enjoyed quite the wedding cake tasting with Norman, Oklahoma-based Amy’s Cakes....