Southerners love a plate of bacon and eggs but there are a lot of reasons why someone may not cook breakfast. A hot meal in the morning just takes too long to prepare and getting that extra 30 minutes of snooze-time is sometimes more important. Or it seems like a waste of time and effort to cook breakfast for just one person. Perhaps everyone in the house gets up at different times due to work or school schedules....
We have just the place for you if you’re looking for a Southern holiday getaway with a cinematic twist. The Steel Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast, located in a historic home at 320 Jefferson Street in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is just a stone’s throw from the Cane River, and the name isn’t a coincidence. Many scenes from the beloved 1989 movie were filmed in and around 320 Jefferson Street, lending its name to the charming B&B....
You don’t need to go far to escape the hustle and bustle of Atlanta when a quick trip to Sandy Springs will do the trick. Located just north of Atlanta (but beginning inside the perimeter formed by I-285), Sandy Springs has a little bit of everything. It’s home to corporate headquarters of companies like Mercedes-Benz and Cox Communications, but it’s also the kind of city where you could immerse yourself in arts and culture and just as easily get lost in nature thanks to the ample access to parks....
“Ugh, dad!” It’s an inevitable response. What else can be expected in the face of something so horrible that it actually squeaks out a few chuckles? We’ve all heard them. They’ve been received with groans, eye rolls, moans, and begrudging laughs at the dinner table, in front of our friends, and (heaven forbid) in public. Dad jokes are both beloved and despised—like corny puns, they’re funny because they’re so not funny....
Two Alabama firefighters are being called heroes after going above and beyond for an elderly veteran over the weekend. On Saturday, the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department responded to a local man’s home after he reported experiencing chest pains while mowing his lawn. After transporting the man, a 30-year-veteran, to the hospital, firefighter/paramedic Tommy Carter and firefighter Timothy Kennedy returned to his home to finish mowing his lawn. “I could tell that he was a kind, gentle, genuine person, and sometimes you meet people like that during this job and they touch your heart,” Carter told WBRC....
Yes, but let’s start with why you think you need to. Ham has been cured, and possibly smoked, to make it keep far longer than fresh pork. Some types of ham keep for weeks or months, although we should always heed the information on the package on how to safely store a ham and for how long, especially if the ham is uncooked. FoodSafety.gov tells us that packaged ham will bear a statement on the label indicating whether the product needs to be cooked before it’s eaten....
As one of the premier college campuses in the South, and a historically agricultural school at that, Auburn University’s flower arrangements have to pack some punch, and Cathy and Catherine Wayman of C.Wayman Floral and Events are two women making it happen. Auburn graduates themselves, class of 1974 and 2007 respectively, the mother-daughter team understands that the university bleeds navy and orange, and that doesn’t end with blooms. “If you are looking for an orange or blue vase, we’ve got it,” laughs Catherine....
Attention chocolate and coffee lovers, your Chick-fil-A love is about to dial up a notch, thanks to three new items coming to restaurants across the country starting Monday, September 14. First up, sweet tooths can look forward to the Chocolate Fudge Brownie, made with a rich semi-sweet chocolate and fudgy chunks. You can buy the brownies individually wrapped (from $1.89) or by the tray (from $11.50). Next, peruse the drinks menu and you’ll find a limited-time offering through November 14, ideal for java enthusiasts: the Mocha Cream Cold Brew, an iced beverage made with cold-brewed coffee, sweetened cream, and chocolate-flavored syrup (small from $2....
Cold, sunny days bring rosy cheeks and a healthy radiance to all who enjoy being outdoors. To observe this seasonal perk in the plant world, look no further than ornamental kale. Crisp nights, frost, and crystal-clear days bring lush, vibrant colors to this sturdy winter annual. What Is It? While ornamental kale (Brassica oleracea) belongs to the cabbage family, it is purely decorative. Its heavily curled or fringed foliage comes in colors ranging from a blue-white to a rosy purple....
Dunkin’ might be a Massachusetts-based coffee house chain, but their newest donut creation nods to a classic Southern dish: cornbread. Today, the company announced a new Cornbread Donut and Cornbread Munchkins as part of their spring 2022 drinks and eats lineup. In a press release, the brand says the new pastry has a “unique sweet and savory corn-cake base.” It’s also glazed for a hint of sweetness and a true donut experience....
You’ve probably noticed the air recirculation button among the various bells and whistles on your car’s dashboard. This little button, situated near the A/C controls, is identified by a car symbol with a U-turn arrow inside. You might even push it from time to time, but do you actually know what it does? How Does the Air Recirculation Button Work? The air recirculation function is essential in keeping you cool in the summer months, though few drivers realize it....
Let’s be honest, twelve months of quarantine hasn’t been the most enjoyable experience. Cabin fever has set in, familial relationships are being tested, and healthy lifestyles have gone out the window. (The quarantine-15 is real, y’all). Even though our patience is a little shorter and our pants are a little tighter, there is one silver lining to those seemingly never-ending stay-at-home orders: plenty of time for home improvement projects. At this point you’ve more than likely created a productive workspace and learned to deep-clean common appliances like washing machines and ovens, but have you considered revamping your outdoor space?...
No matter what Mother Nature has in store, flocking your tree is a great way to get the idyllic white Christmas scenes of your dreams. Flocking is synthetic dust used by decorators to achieve the look of a Christmas tree coated with freshly powdered snow. If you aren’t familiar with it, here are ways flocking is used to give Christmas trees this natural look and tips for creating a winter wonderland....
Nothing transforms a humble-looking pie into a stunning work of art better than a towering topping of glossy, snow-white meringue. And nothing is more frustrating to a pie baker than when that meringue “weeps.” Weeping is when brownish beads of liquid appear all over the surface of a meringue or when a layer of moisture pools and separates the top of the pie filling from the base of the meringue. Either way, it’s not pretty....
The most beautiful sight of the holidays is kitchen counters covered in confections and candies cooling on long cuttings of parchment paper. Some are dusted in powdered sugar; others gleam with specs of candied fruit; and several harden into solid sheets of colorful cooked sugar, waiting to be shattered. But, as a Southerner worth my title, my eye is quick to find the lumps of gold and brown roughly sitting in the shape of a circle....
During these challenging times amidst the coronavirus outbreak, celebrities are doing what they can on social media to help us out. (Plenty of regular people have inspired and entertained us, too, like these residents at a Kentucky retirement community that sang “My Old Kentucky Home” from their balconies.) Some musicians have delighted us with at-home concerts. Actors have read children books. Now, lifestyle guru Joanna Gaines has come to our aid with a video series to keep us busy during quarantine life....
You know retinol—the vitamin A derivative and antiaging wonder. The skin care ingredient that countless beauty editors, dermatologists, and know-it-all (er, we mean, well-informed) friends have been touting for years. It’s also known to clear up persistent acne, brighten and smooth skin tone and texture, and boost collagen production. Needless to say, it’s easy to see why it has such an enthusiastic fan base. Though often lauded as the preeminent skincare ingredient for turning back the clock on aging, another vitamin A powerhouse on the market has proven to have even more muscle: Enter, retinaldehyde, aka retinal....
If you’re a mani addict, like so many of us, you probably have a favorite nail-polish shade that you’re fairly loyal to. You might keep a fresh bottle perpetually situated on your vanity, right where you can see it, for weekly polishing and daily touch-ups. Chances are, the shade is Essie Ballet Slippers, or a similarly neutral and finger-flattering hue. But, you have a little secret hiding in the cabinet beneath your bathroom sink: an entire bucket, bag, or box of bottles ranging from a crisp, minty green to a sparkly red that you’re glad Memaw didn’t witness you wearing last New Year’s Eve (we all know how she feels about red polish, and the sparkles, well…)....
As a beauty writer, countless palettes have passed through my makeup rotation, and all too often, I find myself unable to truly love every shadow included. I want subtle, easy glam that requires little effort. After years of searching, I found a brand that I love, and its collection of nude eyeshadow palettes are so good, I have to use every single bit of color. Colourpop Cosmetics is my go-to source for affordable, beautiful eyeshadow palettes....
BUY IT: $24.99 with coupon (orig. $42.99); amazon.com It has a quarter-length balloon sleeve that provides enough coverage for fall in the South, but has a loose feel to prevent overheating during the warmer months. It’s also designed with pockets—yes, you read that right! So you can store small essentials like lipstick, keys, and a hair tie. The relaxed dress has a Breton-style stripe design that’s very Parisian and adds to its overall casual style....
