Every grill master worth his or her Himalayan salt has a fiercely guarded recipe for their ribs. If you are still perfecting your method, or perhaps you want to see if you can improve on your own signature ribs, we’d like to let you in on a little secret that will help you master the best ribs. Are you reading this over breakfast? If so, the key to the most tender, best-tasting ribs might be right under your nose....
Praise be! Despite soaring inflation, Costco executives have promised to keep the big box store’s beloved hot dog and soda combo at $1.50 “forever.” During the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings call last week, Costco CFO Richard Galanti said there is no plan to change the price of the famously inexpensive meal in response to tightening margins. After joking that “lightning just struck me” for being asked such a hot-button question, Galanti said that other parts of the business (like gas and travel) keep the hot dog’s price in the same place it’s been since the 1980s....
The sweetest parts of Kya’s world come to life in a new clip from Where the Crawdads Sing. In a scene from the movie shared exclusively with Southern Living, Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones) can be seen talking with Tate (Taylor John Smith) for the first time since they were young kids. In the charming interaction, Kya and Tate awkwardly exchange feathers in person after watching each other from afar and leaving feathers on an old stump for the other to find....
Bread and butter pickles are a staple in refrigerators across the South—but finding that perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess can be tough. Great for topping burgers, livening up tuna salad, or served alongside a plate of thinly sliced country ham, they add brightness, sweetness, and acidity. Associate editor Hannah Hayes and I taste tested six brands of bread and butter pickles commonly found throughout the South. We judged on appearance, texture, and flavor and found several brands that delivered on all three....
Nothing is foolproof and shortcuts rarely wind up being quite as shortcut-y as one might have hoped. The same can be said of robot vacuums when it comes to cleaning up a pet-friendly household but, if you’re willing to put in a little work, they can greatly decrease the fur buildup and result in a cleaner home between manual vacuuming sessions. Here are the best tips I’ve gleaned through my experience as the owner of both a long-haired dog and a robotic vacuum—both of which I highly recommend....
If we’re celebrating a special occasion, there will always be an exceptional dessert on the table. From anniversaries to everyday milestones, there is no better way to celebrate than with something sweet. While we’d always love to spend three days constructing an expertly-decorated layer cake, sometimes life gets in the way. We get busy, and our plans to spend hours in the kitchen baking our sweetheart’s favorite German chocolate cake for Valentine’s Day go out the window....
Whether you’re the hostess or you’re bringing this year’s Thanksgiving dressing, there is a lot of pressure to perfect this Southern staple. Even when referencing a trusty passed-down recipe, making cornbread can be overwhelming. The trick to truly great dressing, though, is all in the preparation. Here’s what you should know about drying out cornbread for your Thanksgiving dressing, especially if you’re relying on your oven. Why Do You Dry Cornbread For Dressing?...
Back in her days as a Texas Christian University student, Tori Rubinson added a nearby Fort Worth neighborhood to her regular running route. “It’s just so charming. The streets are lined with homes built in the 1920s and 1930s,” the designer and owner of Tori Rubinson Interiors says. “I always dreamed of living there.” Years later, when she and her husband, Adam, were looking for a place to raise their three children, Rubinson knew exactly where to focus the search....
Elsie Taylor Owens and husband Jimmy have a soft spot for historical architecture and gardens, but when they finished building their Federal-inspired home, funds for landscaping were nearly exhausted. Inspired by Charleston’s vine-covered facades, Elsie opted to plant creeping fig rather than shrubs to save some money. The Columbia, South Carolina, couple got the charm they sought for a fraction of the cost. How much did they spend? About $5....
Like Water off a Duck’s BackMade from a wide variety of synthetic fibers, polyester, acrylic, and even cotton blends, outdoor fabrics are woven textiles that undergo a chemical treatment during manufacturing. This process allows them to repel water and resist soiling and rot, while impeding mildew growth. Because he has firsthand experience with these materials, Robert Smith of Awning Concepts gives us a rundown of the different fabric types. Solution-dyed 100% acrylic: This category (which includes Sunbrella) holds up well to the sun, repels water efficiently, and doesn’t fade easily because the acrylic threads are dyed before they’re woven....
Target is making it easier than ever for moms and daughters to match. Introducing the big box store’s new Mommy & Mini collection, featuring cute and affordable dresses for fashionable mother-daughter duos. The stylish, matching outfits range in price from $12- $30 and are available in baby, toddler, girl, plus-size women and regular women’s sizes. The fun, breezy designs come in solid-color gauze, teal and white eyelet fabrics, navy block, lilac block floral, yellow block floral, peach block floral, multicolor striped, blue and white striped, yellow ditsy floral, and blue ditsy floral, and more....
We all know the familiar syrupy sweet smell of freshly cooked waffle cones, the unavoidable anxiety that arises while staring at a billboard of every ice cream flavor imaginable, and the oh-so-sweet satisfaction from that first spoonful of ice cream at your favorite ice cream shop. I remember peering over the glass-front case on my tippy toes when I was younger to watch with amazement as the workers gracefully plopped beautifully formed scoops of ice cream into each customer’s vessel of choice....
It’s hard to imagine cooking without at least one versatile Pyrex baking dish in your cabinet. They make corral casseroles, chicken, even roasted vegetables. Their classic appeal also means you can take them from the oven right to the table for any meal. But Pyrex dishes are vulnerable to an unsightly buildup of sticky brown glaze and yellow grease stains that come from regular use. Here are some tips and tricks to keep that gunk at bay....
Fall décor goes beyond just the pumpkins that flank the front door, and with all the hosting that happens for football season and Thanksgiving, why not make the inside of your home feel freshly adorned for autumn? It’s easy to create a warm, festive atmosphere without having to go overboard in the seasonal store aisles. Get the same feel as the vintage ceramic trees that have recently become popular again—there’s even a Halloween ceramic tree—with a set of mercury glass pumpkins that are small enough to fit on any surface that needs extra fall flair....
We’re house people,“says Anne Love. She and her husband, Jay, had one historic-renovation project under their belts when a 1950s brick rancher on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee, hit the market. Smitten with the waterfront lot, the Loves bought the house for raising their two children, with the intention of one day constructing their ideal home in its place. “We like house plans and have always been into building,” Anne says....
My only complaint about working at Southern Living is that I’m hungry all the time. While curating food inspiration for our readers, food is on my mind—and workload—often. Coupled with my penchant for cooking, it’s a wonder I’m not spending my entire day collecting all the recipes I want to try. So, when my friend, coworker, and roommate slid me the recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp one week, I was a goner....
In case you haven’t read, my husband and I relish finding new ways to prepare our weekly salmon suppers. In an effort to eat a little healthier and take advantage of our local grocery store’s questionably affordable salmon fillets, we’ve been steadily cooking it at least once a week. So anytime Southern Living publishes a new recipe for salmon, I feel obligated to give it a try in our regimen....
WIth Yellowstone season four having wrapped earlier this month and season five several still several months away, fans are relying on the show’s prequel 1883 for their fill of Dutton drama. And with just four episodes left in the spinoff’s first season, fans are in absolute awe of the incredible transformation country music power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have made as Yellowstone patriarch John Dutton’s great great grandparents....
White asparagus spears look just like a colorless version of the green ones—in fact, they’re the very same variety of plant. So, what is the difference between the two? What Is the Difference Between Green and White Asparagus? Flavor-wise, there isn’t a huge difference between the two types of asparagus. Some say that the white spears have a milder, more delicate flavor with just a hint of bitterness, while others can’t tell a difference....
A mountain town known for its picturesque views and burgeoning food scene, Asheville, North Carolina, is just getting started. In fact, Yelp recently named Asheville as its top food destination of the year, describing the town as a “regional-food powerhouse powered by generations-old family farms.” But as much as the hilltop town is deeply connected to its Appalachian mountain terroir—many of Asheville’s restaurants, including Buxton Hall Barbecue, proudly cook in Eastern-Carolina style—its international cuisine continues to blossom....
