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If you were to take a look at our recently watched shows on Netflix, you’d be met with a major case of ’90s nostalgia. Twin Peaks, The Baby-Sitters Club, Unsolved Mysteries, Clueless, Sleepless in Seattle…to name a few. Clearly, the ’90s had no shortage of incredible TV shows and movies, and during these trying times, retreating into the archives for some soul-soothing comfort is exactly what we need. Now, we’re pleased to report it’s time to add one more major ’90s TV show player to our must-watch list, this time from the game show universe, and we couldn’t be more excited: Supermarket Sweep....

A lean protein that can easily adapt to countless recipes and flavor profiles, chicken is immensely popular in home kitchens for very good reason. But because chicken can carry several types of bacteria (like Salmonella and E. coli), storing it improperly may result in foodborne illnesses. To help avoid that fate and to keep your chicken in the best possible condition (whether it’s raw or cooked), we’ve asked a group of food safety experts to point out the six biggest mistakes home cooks make when storing chicken, along with the best ways to prevent those issues....

If you’re having a bad day, two pickles and a chicken filet blanketed between a bun can magically turn your day around. AKA, the Chick-fil-A original chicken sandwich. As it turns out, some cities sling back more of these classic sammies than others. So who loves the holy grail of chicken sandwiches above all others? Fittingly, Atlanta, the birthplace of Chick-fil-A and its famed sandwich, ordered the most OG sandwiches in 2016....

Our Southern weather patterns are a fickle thing; one day I’m pulling out the Lilly for church on Sunday, the next I’m bundled up heading to the office in tights, a vest, and a parka. It wreaks havoc on the skin (and sinuses—if you aren’t aware). I’ve got no fix for the sniffles that I can’t seem to shake, but my dull, dry lips? You bet I’ve got that covered....

I suppose it’s only natural to extol Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) for their incandescent fall foliage. No other group of trees comes close to matching their scarlet, orange, crimson, golden, and burgundy autumn leaves. However, one aspect of that foliage often overlooked is the glorious display when they first emerge in spring. For some Japanese maples, the spring show outshines the fall’s. ‘Purple Ghost’ Such is the case with the maple shown up top called ‘Purple Ghost....

Between trying to teach your youngest the ABCs, helping your older child master their cursive alphabet, or simply writing RSVP on an invitation, you may have found yourself wondering, why is the alphabet in, well, alphabetical order? Turns out the answer is a little more complicated than you might think. The first known written language was developed by the Sumerians, who you may remember from the Bible. They created what was called a cuneiform system of symbols and pictographs....

In another life, I was blessed with thick, straight hair…that doesn’t shed like wildfire every darn day. This is not that life. Like clockwork, every three months or so, I have to call up my building’s super to unclog the sink and tub drains in my bathroom. So when I came across this tutorial on how to unclog a drain with baking soda and vinegar on CrunchyBetty.com, I was ready to grab my cleaning gloves and get started....

The summer season may be over, but that doesn’t mean you need to pack away your grill just yet. There are still plenty of warm fall days ahead and plenty of delicious reasons to keep that BBQ open all year long anyway. There is, however, one downside to keeping the grill going day after day: The more you use it the grimmer it gets. But, before you go out to buy expensive chemical cleaning products (or throw out your grill because you’ve lost all hope), know that there’s one little item you need to get a good scrub....

Growing your own fruit not only gives you a tasty harvest, but it beautifies your property. And nothing will turn your backyard into a luscious oasis like an orchard of dwarf fruit trees. You don’t even need a lot of ground area to grow a small tree; put them in containers and reenergize your outdoor living space with pots of flowering peach and apple trees. With a little patience and work, you will soon be harvesting sweet produce from your own dwarf fruit trees....

It’s no secret that Southerners take food quite seriously, especially when it comes to holidays, parties, potlucks, and every casserole in between. There are plenty of subtle social guidelines surrounding the Southern custom of bringing a covered dish to someone’s home, including general potluck manners and the etiquette of party leftovers. No, the fork doesn’t stop at planning who is bringing what recipe and which person hosts. The aftermath is just as important to us: helping clean, not overstaying, and—of course—always returning a dish back to the owner....

Did you devour Joanna Gaines’ stunning design book, Homebody? Are you constantly seeking creative ways to upgrade your living space? Are reruns of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Fixer Upper always on in the background in your house? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then you may be interested to learn that Chip and Joanna Gaines have opened up Magnolia Home on the Silos grounds in Waco, Texas....

You’re a Southerner. As such, you love Cheerwine, and you love a good party. Who’s with us? This year, however, in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury, North Carolina is moving online. Originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16, the virtual fest will take place on the same day, per a company press release. On that day, the online event will include live musical performances and other to-be-announced details....

The newest member of the Bryan family is finally home. Country superstar Luke Bryan’s niece Jordan Eudy and her husband Clint welcomed their first child—a boy named Jonathan Chesh—back in May. Chesh, who made his debut two months ahead of schedule, was born weighing just under four pounds. “Jonathan Chesh Eudy made his debut on 05.07.22 at 10:27 am. weighing a whopping 3lbs 13oz,” Jordan announced on Instagram the day after his birth....

Police officers in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, found themselves in an a-moo-sing holiday situation when a group of thespian cows performing in a live nativity scene fled their pen and ran amok in the island town last week. “When you’re a police officer in a small island community, you may get some unusual calls,” Carolina Beach Police Department (CBPD) mused in a recent Facebook post. “Such was the case yesterday as officers from the CBPD were dispatched to assist the CB State Park Rangers with rounding up some loose cows!...

Ben Napier is using his woodworking talents to give back to his alma mater. In August, the Home Town host delivered a handcrafted desk built using materials from the University of Mississippi campus to the school’s Department of English. “A friend of mine reached out to me explaining that he had gotten his hands on some wood from the campus at Ole Miss,” Napier, a 2007 graduate, said in a news release....

Every Southern host knows to always have a few staples on hand to throw together a bite for drop-in guests. Grandma taught us that cream cheese and pepper jelly are the ultimate appetizer duo, and I’ve shared before that goat cheese and fig preserves are a close second in my house. But there’s another two-ingredient combo we’ve been sleeping on when it comes to at-home happy hour. There are two Southern-favorite ingredients that make perfect sense together, but you may have never thought about it....

Of all the breakfast items, eggs are the perennial favorite. If you’re hosting a crowd breakfast or brunch, choosing eggs as an offering is a surefire way to satisfy your guests’ palates (without breaking the bank either). Opening the floor to individualized egg orders like omelets can become problematic, for you probably don’t want to be chained to the frying pan as a short-order cook instead of enjoying everyone’s company around the table....

From Jackie Kennedy’s must-have toner to Marilyn Monroe’s three-hour Vaseline baths, vintage beauties had all sorts of tricks for keeping their complexions looking dewy and bright. As far as old-school beauty icons go, they don’t get much bigger than Italian actress Sophia Loren. One of the most recognizable faces of Hollywood’s Golden Age, the seemingly ageless Loren has spent the past seven decades in the spotlight. You can imagine our delight when we learned that one of her go-to tricks for dark circles is available at the grocery store....

Egg-citing news for an endangered species in Texas! A routine survey by Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Sea Aggie Sea Turtle Patrol turned up a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle nest at Galveston Island State Park. The nest, containing 107 eggs, was the first found at the park since 2012, and only one of three nests found at the park since the Turtle Patrol began keeping records. Experts with Turtle Patrol and the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research quickly transported the nest to the incubation facility at Padre Island National Seashore where they have a much higher chance of survival....

Something happens to young children when they’re given their own shopping carts. Their backs straighten. They become proud… happy to show off their independence. Suddenly they have a mission. (Just remember to watch your ankles.) As Joe Pinsker writes in a recent article for The Atlantic, these mini carts serve many purposes. They’re available in so many grocery stores not just because children love them, but because they benefit retailers’ business strategies by building families’ loyalty to the store....