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One of the greatest keys to healthy eating isn’t fancy nutrition-driven cookbooks. It isn’t buying expensive gizmos, gadgets, and meal kits. It’s having a stockpile of frozen fruits and vegetables in your freezer. Why is this such a game-changer? Not only are frozen fruits and vegetables wallet-friendly, but they help you prep healthy meals, even when you’re overdue for a supermarket run—no excuses. Below, five of our favorite frozen fruits and vegetables to always keep in your freezer....

No road trip through Texas is complete without Beaver Nuggets and Dr. Pepper Icees, which you can only find at Buc-ee’s. The sprawling chain of gas stations/convenience stores/mega marts that boast the best kolaches, tasty barbecue, and cleanest restrooms in the country is a fixture in the South. Here’s the story of how the gas station empire started by Arch Aplin III began. History of Buc-ee’s Aplin’s grandparents, Arch and Mae Aplin, owned and ran a general mercantile and gas station they dubbed the Biggest Little Store in Catahoula Parish in Harrisonburg in central Louisiana....

Making your home the envy of every other on the block doesn’t have to be an intimidating task. Create an inviting entry that will make passersby do double takes. You can give an exterior a face-lift with a few easy projects that can be completed in a weekend. Dial up curb appeal with simple solutions like installing a cozy lantern on the front porch or planting window boxes with seasonal blooms....

Nothing embodies the flavor of fall better than cranberry walnut bread. Whether it’s for breakfast, dessert, or something in between, this sweet, moist bread – punctuated by tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts – is one comfort food we can’t get enough of when the weather starts to get chilly. While there are a number of variations on cranberry nut bread, all of which are different, there is one tried and true tip for making it from scratch: Before baking, it is important that you let the batter sit in the pan for 20 minutes....

Understandably, Southerners have all sorts of different opinions on what “comfort food” really is. Some grew up eating their grandmother’s gumbo with a fat slice of cornbread, while others remember helping their aunt dredge the drumsticks for homemade buttermilk fried chicken. For me, it was my mom’s insanely delicious chicken and dumplings, which she always served with her sour cream biscuits, so we could sop up all the good stuff. One common thread that I’d bet would bring most of us together?...

Once upon a time, in a land before the Magnolia Table cookbook, we never dreamed of straying from our family biscuits recipe. But when Joanna Gaines has some thoughts on biscuits, we listen. And having tasted these delectable, crumbly biscuits at the Magnolia Table luncheon in New York City earlier this week, we assure you, the detour is worth it. Jo’s secret? Eggs. It took her about a year to perfect the recipe, but in the end, the addition of eggs made her version shine....

In the mid-70s, Lusia Harris transformed a new basketball team at Delta State University into three-time national champions. She scored the first points in Olympic women’s basketball. She was the first Black woman inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. And she was the only woman drafted by the NBA. If people don’t recognize Harris’s name, they’ll recognize the arc of her story, which – for too long – bended toward anonymity....

After reemerging under the moniker Keb’ Mo’ in 1994, Kevin Moore followed up his 1980 album, Rainmaker by singing the blues yet still creating music that makes you happy. Keb’s songs like this one–“Better Man”–speak to the positive change he seeks in himself and the world around him. Today, Keb’ chats with Sid about what makes the perfect biscuit, the importance of downtown Nashville being home to the National Museum of African-American Music, and much more....

Vacations are not a picture-perfect thing made of fairy and Instagram dust. As any traveler will tell you, you have to bank on things going wrong. But a few missteps don’t need to derail an entire vacation. Samantha Brown, host of PBS’ Places to Love, the third season of which debuted this month, knows that all too well. That’s why she’s determined to help people turn their vacation flubs around. Below, three common, terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day vacation scenarios and Brown’s tips for overcoming them....

The good times are returning to New Orleans! Thousands of revelers participated in the first city-permitted second line since before the COVID-19 pandemic Sunday afternoon, WDSU reports. More than a month after Mayor LaToya Cantrell lifted restrictions on dancing and parades, New Orleanians cheered as the Perfect Gentleman Social Aid and Pleasure Club led the crowd from Lasalle Street to Jackson Avenue in the triumphant return of its annual Father’s Day second line....

Whether it’s a succulent pot roast, cheesy casserole, or warming, savory stew, we love Sunday supper. It’s a dinner party without the formality, where family and friends gather for easy conversation and good food – lots of it! This week, make the delicious baked cheesy noodle dish, tetrazzini. Sift through your grandmother’s recipe box and tetrazzini is likely to be one of the recipes you’ll find, along with tuna noodle casserole, sweet potato pie and baked beans....

When it comes to items that you only wear for a sliver of the calendar year, there’s no deal too good to pass up. Investing in high-quality pieces is important, to be sure, but nothing really compares to finding something you love at a price your wallet can appreciate. As far as investment pieces, many consider the Barbour jacket up there as one of the most coveted—and understandably pricey as a result....

Whether you’ve converted your kitchen into a Christmas cookie factory or are just baking a single batch of treats to satisfy a sudden dessert craving, you’ll need to know the best way to store your cookies to preserve their flavor and texture. (Unless you plan on eating all of them straight off of the cookie sheet—no judgment!) The best way to store cookies depends on the type of cookie you’re baking and how long you want to keep them fresh....

Our prayers have been answered! Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein, the founders of one of our favorite Instagram accounts of all time, Cheap Old Houses, are set to star in an eight-episode HGTV series of the same name slated to premiere in summer 2021. Screams “When HGTV fans told us we needed a show with Ethan and Elizabeth, we listened because we understand how easy it is to fall into the rabbit hole of hunting for cheap old houses,” Loren Ruch, group senior vice president of programming and development for HGTV, said in a news release....

It doesn’t have to be spring cleaning season for us to get the itch to declutter, organize, and deep-clean any and everything that comes into our path, especially places that tend to get a little more lax as time goes on, like the kitchen. Specifically, the pantry. Why? Because you can hide a mess in the pantry with a quick close of the door. No one’s the wiser and those loose Cheerios scattered everywhere can keep on partying....

Just about 20 miles from Augusta, Georgia, Aiken is the genuine article: It’s not a gimmicky horse-themed tourist attraction but an authentic South Carolina equestrian community rich in historic charm and tradition. This town is a picture postcard waiting to happen, from the iconic archway of live oaks along South Boundary Avenue and serene Hopelands Gardens to the strong Thoroughbreds you might see warming up in the early-morning light. Because of its world-class training facilities and appealing climate, Aiken hosts equestrian events almost year-round, and the town is especially attractive to Thoroughbred owners from up North, all coming here to escape the chilly months back home....

Please stand for the Queen of Tennessee. Dolly Parton’s version of “Amazing Grace” is well on its way to becoming the state’s official hymn after the Tennessee House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass new legislation last week. The bill passed 91-1 on Monday, reports WZTV. Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smynra) and Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D-Memphis) introduced HB 0938/SB 1416 in February, shortly after Parton said “thanks but no thanks” to a statue of her being erected on the grounds of the state Capitol in Nashville....

Good news for Southerners looking to buy a beach home! Gulf Shores, Alabama has been named the top destination to buy a beach home in the United States, according to a new report released by Vacasa. Best Places to Buy a Beach House 2022 ranked the best U.S. destinations to purchase a vacation rental property based on average capitalization rate, the rate of return on a real estate investment. According to the study, an average Gulf Shores vacation home or condo costs around $400,000 and yields a cap rate of around 10....

Because peony plants live for decades, they should be considered a permanent addition to your landscape, not unlike planting a tree. Proper planting will ensure flowers for years to come. Peonies are perennial blooms that emerge in the springtime with large, showy flowers that last for weeks. Depending on the variety and your location, peonies start blooming in early spring and continue until summer. Relatively low-maintenance, peonies need full sun, well-drained soil, and good air circulation to thrive yearly....

Fresh produce is something to be cherished. It can add delicious flavor and vibrant color to our Southern cuisine. In fact, many folks go out of their way to grocery shop soon after the fresh produce hits the shelf, and here at Southern Living, we fully support that decision. One of our favorite items to pick up is a bag of crisp Vidalia onions. Whether you’re making Vidalia Onion Soup, Vidalia-Honey Vinaigrette, or Crispy Fried Sweet Onion Rings, there are a few things you should keep in mind....