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After a family trip to Santa Barbara, California, Brad and Kimberly Williams-Paisley were inspired to help those facing food insecurity in their local community in the Nashville area. On this trip the couple took their sons to Unity Shoppe, a nonprofit that has served families in the area for over 100 years. Unity Shoppe provides free essential services to those “impacted by temporary conditions of poverty, natural disaster or health crisis,” as stated on their website....

You’d be hard pressed to find a more comforting dinner mainstay than classic lasagna. A weeknight staple and dinner party star, it’s as versatile as it is customizable. From traditional ground beef-and-tomato sauce to an updated turkey sausage-and mushroom, it’s easy to mix-and-match ingredients for creative takes on cheesy, baked layers. Our favorites include traditional and creative combinations, like our Extra Easy Lasagna, Heavenly Chicken Lasagna and Healthy Turkey Lasagna. (We’ve even been known to take lasagna to the dessert table with our Chocolate Lasagna recipe....

We all know about the morning sun and afternoon shade preferred by many hydrangea varieties, but there are some hydrangeas that can stand even more respite from those rays, particularly in warmer climates. It’s important to know that when talking about shade-loving hydrangeas, sunlight is still part of the equation. Filtered sun is ideal, though many of the hydrangeas we included in this list can tolerate a few hours of direct morning light too....

Jenna Bush Hager has partnered with Dawn on a free educational e-book for children that aims to inspire a generation of “wildlife heroes.” Available for download now, The Wonderful World of Blue follows a family at home who travel on an imaginative journey through different ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Throughout the adventure, the family encounters a variety of real-world situations that inspire the children to better understand the world they share with wildlife, committing them to creating positive environmental change through action....

As of late, we’ve been feeling like every day deserves to be a doughnut day. That’s why we were excited to learn that Krispy Kreme is mixing things up and bringing back their Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts today, Friday, May 29—even though the brand typically only serves these chocolate-y treats on the first Friday of every month. Search for your closest participating shop here. It’s important to note that in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based chain has pivoted its operations to drive-thru and door-side pickup or delivery....

A half a century and hundreds of thousands of seedlings later, Robert “Buddy” E. Lee still loves azaleas for the same reason he started growing them as a teen on his parents’ Folsom, Louisiana, dairy farm. “It’s that blast of color,” he says. “When they are in bloom, they glow, and it seems to come out of nowhere.” Today, when Lee looks at these shrubs, he often recognizes something else special: that he bred them....

The late, great Mr. Rogers would be terribly disappointed in the results of this survey. LendingTree recently asked 1,537 Americans about what life was like in their neighborhood and found a considerable amount of bad blood—especially in situations where crowding is more common. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of Americans reported disliking at least one of their neighbors. Gen Zers (ages 18 to 25), apartment dwellers, and Northeasterners represent the most aggrieved of the bunch, with 79% harboring a dislike for a neighbor....

You already know how revolutionary a cast-iron skillet can be in your cooking repertoire. It’s one of the most versatile tools that’s capable of handling a wide range of recipes, from buttery cornbread and seared meats to sweet desserts and charred vegetables. Not to mention, cast-iron cookware can be used both on the stove and in the oven. It can also withstand incredibly high temperatures so that you always end up with the perfect one-skillet dish....

Rotisserie to the rescue. Sounds familiar, right? Every busy family knows that a store-bought rotisserie chicken can save the day on a hectic night when no one has time to cook. Plus, you’re pretty much guaranteed leftovers for a tasty chicken meal the next day. These three barbeque leftover chicken recipes will help you make sure no protein goes to waste and your family’s stomachs stay satisfied. 1. Barbecue Leftover Chicken Sandwiches with Creamy Slaw Make sure to snag every lass morsel of meat from your leftover rotisserie chicken carcass....

Soul singer Otis Redding was still ascending to super stardom when the blues-rock band Rising Sons got the nod to open for him at a West Hollywood club in the spring of 1966. Taj Mahal, not yet the acclaimed bluesman that he would become, was lead vocalist for the short-lived group. In an interview nearly 45 years later, Mahal remembered the buzz-generating performance at the Whisky a Go Go club well....

Fall is a time to put out the pumpkins and mums, pull out the sweaters and thick socks, and go for long, leisurely hikes in the woods. For those who enjoy cooking, now is also the time to thumb through all the earmarked pages of Southern Living cookbooks to find those favorite cold weather recipes. There are many, from seasonal cakes and pies, fresh bread, quick weeknight meal ideas, and soups and stews....

It’s common knowledge that baby animals are God’s gift to the world. Having a bad day? Look at a picture of puppies or kittens, and your mood is almost guaranteed to turn right around. Bonus points if you get to cuddle one. But if you think puppies, kittens, or even bunnies are cute, they’ve got nothing on the ridiculously adorable existence of the Highland cow. Known as the gentle giants of Scotland, Highland cows are a distinct breed of cattle known for their incredible, fluffy woolen coats and long, curved horns....

It felt like home when interior designer Ellen Kavanaugh first set eyes on this run-of-the-mill ranch in Wellington, Florida. She and husband Chip Valle of Island Construction are always on the hunt for fixer-uppers and found the ideal project in the even proportions and bungalow-style architecture of this house that’s just under 2,500 square feet. But it was more than good bones that hooked Kavanaugh. The Old Florida charmer was remarkably similar to her childhood home, lending an instant air of nostalgia to the restoration the couple was about to begin....

I’m a big fan of butternut squash and always look forward to eating it when the weather turns cooler and winter squash come into season. I love tossing cubes of tender, caramelized squash into hot cooked pasta with lots of Parmesan cheese, butter, and chopped fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme. I love roasting butternut squash with onions and root vegetables and serving it with pork tenderloin and sharp grainy mustard....

People from the South are no strangers to showing love through cooking, or the sentiment that the quickest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. In fact, there’s so much love in every family recipe that no one would dare to change it as time goes on, whether it’s your grandmother’s sky-high caramel cake or aunt’s rave-worthy red beans and rice. Now, when it comes to cooking for someone whom you love and want to impress—for a birthday, holiday, date night, or special occasion such as Valentine’s Day—that’s when you break out the one recipe that you know won’t let you down....

There are many restaurants in the South showing incredible resilience in the face of the coronavirus pandemic—and plenty of creativity, too. Today, we’re amazed by Munchies Live BBQ a newly opened and innovative barbecue concept from Chef Alfred Mann that pretty much catapults us back to those blissful childhood summer days, perhaps at sleepaway camp, perhaps at your family’s lake house, perhaps simply tearing up your neighborhood by bike. Located in Gotha, Florida, just outside of Orlando, on the grounds of Camp Ithiel, Munchies Live BBQ gives all its guests that 10-year-old giddiness: Spend an hour embracing your inner kid (or with your actual youngsters) on Lake Fischer as you soak up nature’s beauty and play mini golf, read that new book you just picked up in the hammock garden, play corn hole, kayak, fish, shoot hoops, frolic on the playground, or enjoy the outdoors however you please....

During the coronavirus crisis many of us are cooking more than ever with less ingredient availability than ever. (To that point, we’ve got you covered—check out quick-fix suppers from the pantry.) One common ingredient conundrum we’ve encountered? How to substitute for broth in a recipe. While broth is a common ingredient in many recipes from soups to sauces, there’s actually a variety of substitutes you can utilize as needed. Below, the best of the bunch and when and how to use them....

Carly Pearce just paid Loretta Lynn the biggest tribute—she named her new rescue pup after the country legend. Pearce may be a devoted fan of The Judds, but it was her fellow Kentucky crooner, the Coal Miner’s Daughter, who inspired the name for her new pup. “‘Retta Lynn is a little Chocolate Lab that my parents found. And if you know about my journey, I had a childhood dog named Ginger, and I swear to you, this dog looks like Ginger reincarnated, and so, we are all convinced that Ginger sent her....

Ladies and gentlemen, to the starting gate please. Churchill Downs Racetrack’s search for one passionate foodie to receive the honorary title of “Official Menu Taste Tester of the 146th Kentucky Derby” has begun. Seriously, start dusting off your favorite original Derby party recipe now! The first 100 gourmands to share their recipe between now (like, right now) and February 12 will have the chance to join Churchill Downs’ Executive Chef David Danielson in the racetrack’s kitchen to finalize this year’s Official Menu....

I consider brownies to be a great baking equalizer. You don’t need to visit the local bakery to get a great brownie (although bakery brownies are, in my experience, consistently fantastic). In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch from home. Now, there are some people who swear that boxed brownies are the definitive best. As a professional baker, I’m of the opinion that homemade is the way to go....