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If you love chicken sandwiches, it’s hard to outdo Popeyes chicken sandwich. When one of Southern Living’s writers tried it for the first time, she wrote: Needless to say, this sandwich means serious business. But, for chicken sandwich aficionados, what’s the only thing better than a Popeyes chicken sandwich? A free Popeyes sandwich. Thankfully, to celebrate Leap Day, if you order through popular delivery service, Postmates, a glorious free sandwich can be yours....

It started with a tip from a concerned citizen. Thrown by an experience her husband had at a Popeyes drive-thru, a woman named Julie turned to Allison Robicelli at The Takeout for help. Julie’s allegation was shocking: Popeyes had discontinued their Cajun Rice side! “At least that’s what they told him at the drive-thru,” she said of her husband’s fateful fast-food interaction. Could it be? Would they really have discontinued one of their most popular sides?...

We’ve all been there. It’s already been a long day, and all that’s left between you and your bed is finishing that last load of laundry. When you open the lid to your washing machine, the last thing you want to find is a rip in your favorite top or snag on your brand-new sweater. You may be able to sort lights and darks in your sleep and consider yourself a pocket-checking pro, but there’s one thing you still need to add to your pre-wash routine: closing the zipper....

More than 35,000 people turn out each year to honor a dish few outside of Horry County – home to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – have ever heard of. It’s called Chicken Bog and its origins date back hundreds of years. Easy to make, hearty enough to stand alone and able to feed a large crowd, it’s no wonder chicken bog has even caught the eye of Ms. Paula Deen herself....

If you ask us, new isn’t always better. Incorporating secondhand décor—pre-owned furniture, art, textiles, rugs, lighting, and other curios—into your home’s design not only allows you to reduce waste but also immediately imbue it with the kind of personality and character you can’t buy in a shiny, big-box showroom. Not to mention, your dollar stretches a whole lot further—scoring that just-right piece with perfect patina for a song can be downright addicting....

Ceiling medallions aren’t only in the hallowed halls of historic homes art museums, but a popular design flourish you may see in many people’s homes, or even have in your own. The raised ceiling ornament typically accompanies a chandelier or other lighting feature and can add an element of visual interest to your space. Modern or antique, Victorian or Baroque, ceiling medallions come in a dizzying array of styles and the designs are as diverse as the historic structures and homes they grace....

If there’s one thing we like more than saving money, it’s reducing waste while we’re at it. Anybody who has ever set foot in a grocery store is likely familiar with plastic mesh produce bags—the ones that keep your avocados, potatoes, oranges and other ball-shaped foods from rolling around all over the place. Usually we just toss them in the trash, but our friends at Apartment Therapy have convinced us that we’re better off holding onto them....

While Floridians and Texans are likely rising to another sunny day—not as blistering as in summer but still pleasantly hot, those up in Virginia or Missouri may have woken up shivering…again. Depending on where you live in the South, waking up on a winter morning might feel a bit different. Either way, it’s time for a change, and turning the HVAC from cool to heat isn’t the only adjustment that many Southerners need to make for their homes as winter sets in....

I’m a firm believer that no one does hard boiled eggs like the South. Just as with many other traditions in the region, our devotion to the hard-boiled egg – whether it’s turned into egg salad or a deviled egg – cannot be beat. So you can imagine my shock when I saw a creator on TikTok grating a hard-boiled egg onto avocado toast. Of course, after watching the video I had to try out this new method myself to see what all the fuss was about....

These days everyone is longing for full textured locks, and you’d love to jump on the bouncy hair bandwagon too. But every time you spend the half hour it takes to curl your entire head of hair, those curls have fallen flat by the time you step foot outside your door. What gives? There are a few different reasons your locks might not want to bend. See if any of these reasons apply to you, and find out what you can do about it....

Maybe we’re being dramatic, but the thought of wearing tight-fitting clothes during a hot Southern summer seems more torturous than waiting the appropriate amount of minutes for a hot-out-the-oven cobbler to cool and set enough to dig in. Torture. Sorry, jeans. You’re headed to the bench for a while. Made from 100 percent cotton, this breathable staple dress ensures sweat stains are just a thing of your heat-induced nightmares; and with dozens of fun floral prints to choose from, you’ll likely never get bored....

Bojangles knows how to tease its customers. Whether it is the cult-favorite fish sandwich or the heart-shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits, Bojangles are the masters of the limited edition biscuit. They even toy with us over their pimento cheese! Now, they are bringing back their Pork Chop Griller Biscuit, but once again, it’s only for a short amount of time. If you missed the sandwich that last time that it fleetingly surfaced on the Bojangles menu, they take the pork chop, coat it in a peppery dry rub, and sear it before tucking it between halves of those mouthwatering Bojangles buttermilk biscuit....

Is there anything she can’t do? At 75 years young, Dolly Parton is nowhere near retirement. Just this year, she won her first Emmy Award, earned her 50th Grammy nomination, was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, and landed on People’s People of the Year list for her widespread positive influence and incredible philanthropic work. After more than 50 years in the entertainment industry, the Country Music Hall of Famer is once again making headlines, this time by adding three world titles to her name....

Summer days are warmer and longer, and when the sun beckons us outside to play, we listen. Believe it or not, you’re not the only one longing to spend time in the sunshine. Your plants are hankering to catch some rays too. That’s right, those sun-loving houseplants in the window and sizeable houseplants in the corner will thrive if you put them outside in the warmer months. We talked to the experts to find out everything you need to know about moving your houseplants outside in the summer....

I knew about the horses and the hats. I had heard about the bourbon. Baseball bats were mentioned, almost without fail, whenever plans for an autumn trip to Louisville, Kentucky, came up in conversation. But I’d also listened as friends with no interest in any of the above gushed about their love for the Bluegrass State’s largest city, and I wanted to see what all that fuss was about: the food scene that punches above its weight, the abundance of art and historic architecture, the Olmsted-designed parks and distinctive neighborhoods bursting with character, and the complex culture that’s difficult to sum up in a sound bite....

Newsflash: You don’t always have to strive to be the hostess with the “most-ess.” There are no multi-layered place-settings or elaborate gift bags required for every social occasion. Just a good attitude, plenty of ice, and maybe a house cocktail. While making sure every person is quenched—whether with iced sweet tea or a Texas Ranch Water—is enough to keep a Southern gathering going, there is one party trick that takes the drink situation up a notch....

A pair of equally cute and comfortable sneakers is an essential part of every Southerner’s wardrobe (heels and sandals just don’t make the cut sometimes). You can dress them up or down depending on the occasion, sliding into your favorites to wear with a pair of well-worn jeans or with a fun spring sundress. So when we heard about a style of sneakers that practically always sells out and tallies up waitlists by the thousands, our ears collectively perked up....

As we are all doing our part to flatten the curve of coronavirus and staying home, in-house entertainment has become an essential need. Our friends at Hallmark have answered the call for happy distractions in spades. Not only did they give us all the gift of a free month of their streaming service, and weekends full of Christmas movies, they are still premiering new movies each week. This Saturday night’s offering is the latest, brand-new, original movie, from their Spring Fling line up....

While the folks at Coca-Cola claim that their drink tastes the same whether it’s served in a can or a two-liter plastic bottle, most people swear it just tastes better when it comes in an icy cold glass bottle. (Ideally from a gas station cooler after a hot day of fishing on Lake Pontchartrain.) While the good people of Coca-Cola make a good point that their secret formula doesn’t change whether you are taking a refreshing sip from a can or a bottle, turns out that the packaging itself might affect the taste....

It’s always a good day when you get accepted into the college that you’ve had your heart set on since 7th grade. It’s an even better day when you get into your dream school and can share your happiness with the teacher who helped you get there. Such was the case for Max Pacheco, a senior at South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia, who was recently accepted to Georgia Tech in nearby Atlanta, Georgia....