Do you make your cornbread with or without sugar? That was the topic of today’s Facebook Face-off. And it’s a screaming-hot topic every day around the Southern Living offices. The truth is, Southerners have strong opinions about their cornbread. Make it with yellow stone-ground cornmeal. Or make it with white. Cornbread should be savory. Cornbread should be sweet. Sweet? Just how sweet? “Save the sugar for your cakes,” says Lisa Lee Gunter....
It’s something we’re all guilty of: buying a certain spice for one specific recipe and then leaving the nearly full bottle to wither away, forgotten and unused. Now, before you start beating yourself up imagining what Marie Kondo would say if she came across your outdated spice cabinet, relax. It’s OK. Your ancient garlic powder won’t kill anybody. Spices lose their kick when they get old, but they won’t make you sick....
When it comes to paint colors, the options are truly limitless. If you just don’t know what to choose or where to even begin, it helps to reference favorites of interior designers, family members with a penchant for decorating, or even neighbors with enviable interiors. Once you start, you might find there’s a lot of overlap. And if you don’t want to deep dive? Don’t worry. We’ve done the research for you....
At least one person is dead, and more than a dozen injured after a night of destructive tornadoes in Texas. Officials have yet to share details on the fatality: a 73-year-old woman who lived in the community of Sherwood Shores. According to The Washington Post, more than 20 reports of tornadoes were received in at least 12 Texas counties along the Interstate 35 corridor, particularly in Jacksboro, Elgin, Taylor, Jarrell, Madisonville, and Crockett....
If you haven’t already heard, it’s pumpkin spice season. While we’ve been enjoying our pumpkin spice lattes and burning our pumpkin-scented candles for months now, November marks the official beginning of pie season—specifically, pumpkin pie season. No Thanksgiving dessert spread is complete without a golden-crusted, airy pumpkin pie, and Mama always taught us to bake our pies from scratch. Whether you’re making Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever or a more elaborate pastry masterpiece, there’s one common denominator to any homemade pumpkin pie: the pumpkin puree....
We all learn our cleaning habits from our mamas – and, of course, what we find on the internet – but which types of cleaners work best for specific surfaces in a home? With so many different products available, it can be overwhelming to decide whether you want to use a powder or spray when cleaning. Some of the decision making comes down to preference, but the surface that you’re cleaning is also a major factor....
It’s a random Tuesday night, and a line is already forming on the curb outside the Georgia Theatre. Two backpack-laden students walk past, talking about their midterms. An older couple ducks into Last Resort Grill nearby, in search of praline chicken. A man zooms past on a unicycle. Welcome to Athens. Find Nostalgia in Music and Food It’s the home of the Dawgs, the old stomping ground of beloved rock bands, and keeper of a bar-per-capita stat that could induce the spins (over 70 bars in a square mile)....
A group of friends got the full Goldilocks experience while renting a cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, last week. Michelle Eberhart told WATE that she and a friend were inside chatting while their husbands were out golfing on Friday morning, when an unexpected visitor appeared at the back door of the cabin. “She just started pointing and I was like, ‘what?’ and so I turned and looked and there’s a bear just putting his full force on the door....
I love okra. As I write this, a tiny silver okra pendant hangs on a necklace around my neck. This simple little pod is my talisman, a reminder of my “Southernness” and my calling as a Southern chef and food writer. This garden gem is integral to many of the rich, thick, and spicy gumbos of Louisiana. A pan of stewed okra and tomatoes screams summer from Texas to the Carolinas....
Forget eggnog and milk punch—this holiday season is turning all eyes back to classic hot chocolate and embracing with new trends, from hot chocolate bombs to the buzzy hot cocoa “charcuterie” boards folks are fashioning up to enjoy at home. It’s all about turning your quintessential cheese and salami board into a winter treat extravaganza, featuring all of the add-ons, toppings, and hot chocolate accouterments one could dream of. People are going all-out with these hot chocolate-inspired boards this holiday season, and you’d be silly to not get in on the festive trend....
Summer brings us suntans, cookouts, fresh watermelon recipes, and—fingers crossed—beach vacations, and winter gives us Christmas celebrations galore. However, if you know your home will become a revolving door of family reunions with each new season, it’s never a bad time to elevate your guest room from #WFH office to boutique hotel room. Home decor blogger, Wendy Lau from The Kwendy Home (@TheKwendyHome), has stayed in her fair share of hotel rooms from her time as a flight attendant—the most memorable ones considered all five of her senses....
With more than 700 water supply systems impacted by a week of freezing temperatures, CNN reports that about 13 million Texans (nearly half the state’s population) were under a boil-water advisory Friday morning. And with millions of gallons lost to burst pipes throughout the state and grocery store shelves wiped clean of bottled water, many residents don’t have access to potable water at all. Fortunately, Texas’ breweries are in a unique position to help....
Located in the Texas Hill Country, the quaint town of Fredericksburg is nestled between San Antonio and Austin and has become one of the most popular small towns for weekend getaways for those looking for culture, food, shopping, adventure, and small-town charm. Discover this gem with these local-approved finds and activities that make the most of your trip to Fredericksburg. Considered the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the town of Fredericksburg is the perfect destination for seasonal escapes, family outings, and girlfriend trips in the whole Lone Star State—and that’s saying something....
Commander’s Palace is saying goodbye to longtime executive chef Tory McPhail, and, for the first time in the famous restaurant’s long history, his successor is a woman. This week, the iconic New Orleans establishment announced Megan “Meg” Bickford as its new executive chef. Bickford, 34, started at Commander’s Palace in 2008 and worked her way up the ranks. She previously served as the restaurant’s executive sous chef. McPhail is reportedly trading in his Commander’s toque to move to Bozeman, Montana, where he will be leading the culinary career development for a restaurant group there....
Mama may be right about most things, but she may have been misguided when she said queso was not a breakfast food. That melted cheesy goodness is delicious at any time, including the all-important first meal of the day. Proving this point, Einstein Bros. Bagels is bringing breakfast queso to the world with their new Bacon & Queso Egg Sandwich. Sorry, Ma, but queso for breakfast is officially happening. The Bacon & Queso Egg Sandwich starts with a bagel, naturally....
As if you needed any further convincing, now you have it. Ladies and gents, could Ben and Erin Napier be any more adorable? We think we covet their relationship on an entirely new level after learning about this sweet anniversary gift tradition. “Every November for our anniversary, @scotsman.co gives me the books. It started with the tiny little book he wrote and made to propose to me at @squarebooks in college, and continued with each anniversary....
Before investing in hydrangeas, you might be wise to do a little research. Whether it’s how to care for hydrangeas, the sun requirements for hydrangeas, or even how tolerant or cold hardy your particular hydrangea variety is, knowing what you’re getting yourself into before you embark on the journey will be worth the effort. One of the most popular questions surrounding hydrangeas is how to change their color, but what if you don’t want to change their color at all but keep them the bright shade of ivory that you started with?...
This weekend, between all the applause for the big names and over-the-top performances, the Recording Academy also paid tribute to a music professional making a difference on the ground. Mickey Smith Jr., a band director at Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur, Louisiana, noted for his ability to make students feel “loved, valued, and wanted,” was the recipient of the 2020 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum....
On the cover of our first-ever issue in February 1966, we featured a beautiful home in Mobile, Alabama, with two girls on a red tandem bike. This cover, like many others, told a story with its art. It graced coffee tables of many households throughout the South and symbolized the birth of a magazine our readers have come to know and trust. When thinking of ways to celebrate our anniversary, we thought what better way to pay tribute to the years of production that honors and celebrates the South than a trip down memory lane....
Rock Hill, South Carolina takes Christmas so seriously, that for four days during the holiday season it changes its name to ChristmasVille. Right after Thanksgiving, this historic city becomes a winter wonderland complete with all the festive trimmings required to kick the holiday season off right. ChristmasVille is inspired by the whimsical illustrations of Rock Hill native Vernon Grant, who, among other things, is credited with the creation of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Snap!...
