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The whole point of a peach cobbler is that it’s easy to make. It’s essentially just baked fruit with a pastry or biscuit topping. It doesn’t require the perfection of a pie—there’s no crust to fool with—and it’s meant to be thrown together in a hurry, assuming you have too many peaches and not enough time to eat them. But no matter what recipe you go with (we’ve even listed a few of our favorites below), it’s easy to ruin a good peach cobbler if you put your mind to it....

Chris Nikic, a 21-year-old recent high school graduate from Maitland, Florida, made history last weekend. On Saturday, Chris became the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full-distance Ironman triathlon, setting a new Guinness World Record and proving to us all that anything is possible. Chris embarked on his Ironman journey with a two-loop swim around Russell-Fields Pier outside Panama City Beach’s Pier Park just before dawn. Brimming with enthusiasm, he exited the water completing the 2....

Summer isn’t summer without a trip to the beach. And while we love a tried-and-true vacation destination, there’s certainly something to be said for visiting somewhere entirely new. The sand seems a little softer, the ocean slightly more turquoise blue, and the sun shines just the smallest bit brighter. Maybe you stumble upon an unassuming seafood shack with the best fried shrimp you’ve ever tasted, or you discover a deserted stretch of coast with shockingly good shelling....

In this evening’s matchup between an established SEC titan and a Texas underdog, one team has more than half the country on its side. According to a popular online betting site, 28 states are pulling for the TCU Horned Frogs to win the national championship, compared to 22 states that are hoping for a back-to-back victory for the Georgia Bulldogs. Ahead of the big game, BetOnline.ag created a state-by-state fandom map (below) based on geo-tagged Twitter data and fan hashtags....

The University of Alabama’s head football coach Nick Saban is known for many things: winning, of course, is first. Being snappy to reporters (unless there’s a baby in the room), loving his wife Miss Terry, and attending Mass every Sunday are a few others. He even reportedly once received hundreds of write-in votes in an Alabama Senate race. But there’s one anecdote that makes the hard exterior of this record-breaking coach a little sweeter....

Andrea Lessing is used to finding odd treasures and sometimes even money working at a Goodwill in Norman, Oklahoma. So, she wasn’t completely surprised when she came across two sweaters wrapped together—holding what she thought was books—in a box of donations last month. Looking closer, she discovered that it wasn’t books at all. “There was just stacks of just envelopes and it just contained $100 bills,” Lessing told KFOR. “My first thought was—it’s fake....

Growing up in Chockie, Oklahoma, in the 50s and 60s, Reba McEntire learned the importance of humility and respect from her parents. In a recent interview with People, the Queen of Country discussed her efforts to impart those same country values to her own son, Shelby Blackstock. Reba and her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock welcomed Shelby in 1990. And even though the young boy grew up privileged, the famous couple did their best to keep him humble....

Scott Avett belongs to one of the most popular bands of the last ten years, and his inspiration comes from his North Carolina roots. “To me, this is sacred,” said Avett. “This is sacred land. I, uh, I’m very connected to it. Uh, shamefully so, I mean, it’s ridiculous how connected I am to it.” The Avett Brothers, comprised of him and his brother Seth Avett, along with bandmates Joe Kwon and Bob Crawford have sold out venues across the world, and they are only just getting started....

With the exception of 7UP and RC Cola cakes, few recipes for baking with soft drinks were part of my childhood in Southern California. I wondered why, and after examining more than 375 black-authored cookbooks for my book, The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks, I now know that cakes made with bubbly soft drinks are totems of Southern cooking. They rely, for the most part, on beverages invented and manufactured in this region: Coca-Cola (Georgia), Dr Pepper (Texas), 7UP (Missouri), Nehi (Georgia), and Cheerwine (North Carolina)....

This year, Hallmark has gifted us with the most all-new, original festive films than ever before. If the slate of 41 movies in their Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas lineups feels overwhelming, let us help you plan your viewing schedule. After the shopping of Black Friday as worn you out, be sure to gather the family for the premiere of An Unexpected Christmas on Friday night. With subtle nods to a few of our favorite contemporary classic rom-coms, and starring two juggernauts of the cheerful holiday genre, Bethany Joy Lenz and Tyler Hynes, this one is a must watch....

Throughout the South, the culinary lineup at most tailgates is reassuringly consistent: grilled burgers and dogs, buckets of fried chicken, chicken nugget platters, and an endless array of dips and finger-food. You’ll find all of these under the blue and gold tents in Morgantown whenever the Mountaineers are playing at home, but West Virginia fans have another tailgating favorite that you aren’t likely to see anywhere else: pepperoni rolls. An iconic West Virginia treat, a pepperoni roll is a soft, slightly sweet yeast roll with sticks of pepperoni baked inside....

If you’ve ever been to Texas, you know upon arrival that there’s business to attend to, and that business is food. Your mind might initially go to the obvious: brisket and tacos. Heck, make it a brisket taco! However, there’s one sweet treat that is just as important along any Texas food tour: a kolache. This doughy, fruit-filled pastry is an iconic breakfast staple in the Lone Star State, and no trip is complete without sinking your teeth into a big, pillowy bite—that is, if you can hit a bakery before they sell out....

Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Gainesville, Georgia, is known for lush green spaces, an expansive lake, quaint university town culture. It’s only an hour north of Atlanta, but it’s well worth a day trip or even an overnight visit. Once internationally recognized for being a major host to several 1996 Summer Olympics events, more than two decades later, Gainesville has channeled that popularity into becoming known as a top city for visitors in Georiga, and residents love it too....

How many homemade salad dressings have you whipped up in the past year? If you’re anything like me, the answer is more batches than Carter’s got pills. During these quarantine times amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic we’ve pretty much earned an honorary degree in the Art of Salads. From discovering our favorite unexpected ingredient (gomasio a.k.a a seasoning blend with sesame seeds, dried seaweed, and salt, for the win!) to mastering the art of grilling romaine, we’ve taken many a blah weeknight-salad in new and flavor-packed directions....

When it comes to the Southern affection for personalizing things, Reese Witherspoon sums it up best: “If it isn’t moving, monogram it.” But just because you can, doesn’t necessarily mean you should. We had ideas about what to embellish (or what not to) with that lovely trio of initials, but we wanted to bring our all-important question—“To Monogram, or Not to Monogram?"—to you. We posted a series of ten “Heck Yes/No Way” questions on our Instagram story in search of (very scientific) opinions on monogramming everything from front doors to scarves....

When it comes to family relationships, there’s nothing quite like the bond between mother and daughter. Just look at The Golden Girls’ iconic (and always funny) mother-daughter duo, Sophia and Dorothy, or Gilmore Girls’ equally memorable (and equally kooky) Lorelai and Rory. It’s no wonder we daughters want to grow up to be just like our mamas! Here, we’ve rounded up 7 ways to celebrate those unique mother-daughter friendships. 1. Go on a road trip....

Fans spoke and Good Humor (finally) listened. Yesterday, nearly three decades after Viennetta cakes disappeared from U.S. shelves, the ice cream giant announced that the beloved dessert will be making its triumphant return in 2021. “Fans have clamored for Viennetta’s return for almost 30 years, and in 2021, Good Humor grants their wish,” the brand proclaimed. The ice cream cake that rose to popularity in the 90s, features decadent-looking layers of ice cream and frozen chocolate....

After a two-season hiatus, it appears that Josh Lucas will be returning to Yellowstone for season five. Fans will recall that the Sweet Home Alabama star played a young John Dutton in the first two seasons of the hit series. Lucas brought John as a father dealing with the loss of his wife to life in painful detail. After his noticeable absence from seasons three and four, the Arkansas-native teased a comeback in an April interview with People....

Visit Alexandria, Virginia, during the holidays, and you’ll find a small town filled with garlanded buildings, historic architecture, and twinkling lights. The brick sidewalks and red bows signal that the town is ready for its Hallmark-movie close-up, but there’s lots more to find here beyond the photo ops. In a place like this, you’d expect to find a tight-knit community, and Alexandria certainly has one, but what sets it apart is that anyone can join....

Need Better Kitchen Storage? Sometimes getting rid of a mess-prone zone in your kitchen is easy: Just hide it. These homeowners thought their pantry’s open shelving (shown at right) looked disorganized, so they covered it with a pair of antique doors. On shelves above, salvaged apothecary drawers hold kitchen utensils and knickknacks. Next time you’re scouring a flea market, look for fun ways to store stuff. Vintage wicker bicycle baskets can be hung on a wall and filled with fruits and vegetables....