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If festive fun is what you’re after, check out this year’s holiday happenings in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Every winter, visitors are encouraged to take part in all of the family fun that can be found along the Grand Strand, but this year, there’s a new attraction to add to your calendar. The city’s first annual Winter Wonderland at the Beach celebration invites visitors to get into the holiday spirit while taking advantage of beach breezes and mild winter weather....

When Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans, talks — even if it’s in her speaking voice and not in beautiful melodic riffs — we listen. And during the difficult time of the coronavirus pandemic she has an important message for us all, relayed yesterday on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna: The music industry — who lift us up with the power of their craft so frequently — is in desperate need of our support....

Some of our most vivid memories happen around the dinner table. And if you grew up in the South, it’s likely that one of those memories involves your mom or grandma nagging you to take your elbows off the table. Though etiquette rules are often based on longstanding traditions that may seem outdated in current times, there are several practical reasons to leave your elbows off the table. Amy Rainer, a children’s etiquette teacher based in Birmingham, Alabama, says she always focuses on the “why” behind etiquette rules in order to help students understand their importance....

Over the years I have tried quite a range of liquid foundations—all to ultimately return to my trusty powder formula. While it doesn’t offer as much coverage as a liquid, it was the best option for me. As someone with oily and sensitive skin, I was never able to find a liquid foundation that didn’t feel caked on and would stay put all day. I was perfectly content with my concealer/powder foundation combo to combat redness and blemishes—until recently when I found out that my mom uses Bye Bye Redness Neutralizing Color-Correcting Cream from IT Cosmetics for an even complexion....

It’s beginning to look a lot like “Pranksmas” in the Bryan household! Luke Bryan kicked off his family’s long-standing Christmas tradition of pranking each other with a trick he played on his wife Caroline back in November. You might recall the Bryans’ social media antics involving former Florida football star Tim Tebow’s Heisman when they were given temporary custody of the trophy last month. Well apparently, the shenanigans began before it was even delivered....

Tomorrow’s the day, folks. The day we can all temporarily abandon our rewatching of every single Gilmore Girls or Chesapeake Shores episode and switch gears to something new, yet oh-so-familiar: Firefly Lane — a story of two best friends from their teen years to their forties, based on the popular book of the same name — debuting on Netflix, Wednesday, February 3. The hotly anticipated drama seems to have the same elements we love of other current favorite soapy dramas like Sweet Magnolias and Virgin River, so we’d be lying if we said we haven’t been counting down the days for weeks....

When the going gets tough for University of Texas students, the Texas Longhorns turn to their Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the actor and Texas native has done much for his fans spending their time at home. He’s launched a new series, “McConaughey Takes” on social media to give people behind-the-scenes intel on his most beloved movies. He’s hosted virtual bingo for a senior home in Round Rock, Texas....

We’re all looking for as much joy and laughter as we can find during these strange times. How about tuning in for some “Fast Times?” Fast Times at Ridgemont High, that is. As we recently learned, Matthew McConaughey will be one of the actors participating in a virtual script read-through of the beloved 1982 romantic comedy—originally starring Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh—to benefit Penn’s non-profit CORE, a disaster relief program working to help people amid the coronavirus crisis and REFORM Alliance, which works to improve our criminal justice system....

Although the offerings at most grocery stores might make you think otherwise, there is more than one variety of fresh basil. Take a look at your local farmers’ market or garden store and you’ll discover a whole new world of flavor and fragrance this summer. Basil is also easy to grow in the South because it can tolerate high heat, so consider adding these plants to a container garden or raised bed....

Whether it’s fried and served after church on Sunday or baked into a creamy casserole on busy weeknights, chicken is a fixture in many traditional dishes that comprise the South’s recipe canon. One basic dish that Southerners should have in their repertoire is a classic roasted chicken. Leave it to the beloved Barefoot Contessa to create one of our favorite chicken recipes of all time: Perfect Roast Chicken. There’s something particularly comforting about sitting down to a dinner of classic roasted chicken—and it’s made all the more comforting knowing that this no-fail recipe is Ina Garten approved....

Warmer weather is just around the corner, which means Easter decor, pretty pastel dresses, and colorful flowers are in our future. But for the small town of Montevallo, Alabama, spring is already in full swing. Just 50 minutes south of Birmingham, the area hosts a vibrant U-pick tulip festival that Alabamians look forward to every year. American Village’s Festival of Tulips offers flower-lovers a chance to welcome spring with more than 100,000 tulips, including 48 different varieties of the flower....

Even for those who don’t naturally have oily skin, there can come times when the T-zone turns to the shiny side, whether it’s because the Southern heat is getting heavy outside or because you’re worrying about if everyone likes your potato salad at the potluck. (If you’re using our delicious Deviled Egg Potato Salad recipe, no need to worry about that.) The oil-absorbing face roller is made with real volcanic stone, which soaks up excess oil that causes shine....

For a city so marked by its breezy, escapist coastal culture, Savannah, Georgia, takes food quite seriously. The city’s Antebellum architecture and pristine parks, complete with drooping Live Oak trees that cast a kaleidoscope of shadows over the walkways, provide an idyllic backdrop for a culinary scene that’s deeply rooted in the local land. At each of these Savannah haunts (take this word both figuratively and literally), you’ll find farm-to-table cooking of some form, with chefs highlighting the fresh, seasonal ingredients that define the Georgia city’s coastal terroir....

Situated between Austin and San Antonio is New Braunfels, Texas, a historic town at the confluence of the Comal and Guadalupe rivers. Founded in 1845 by German immigrants, New Braunfels is full of historic buildings that have been preserved through the years. Walk or drive through town and see early German-vernacular homes built by early settlers, or immerse yourself in Tex-German culture at the annual Wurstfest, where you’ll find plenty of lederhosen, German beer and food, live music, dancing, and fun for all....

The summer of literary adaptations is upon us! Netflix dropped the first trailer Persuasion, the romcom-y version of the beloved Jane Austen novel starring Dakota Johnson as Anne Elliot, on Tuesday. “Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities,” Netflix’s official description reads. “When Frederick Wentworth—the dashing one she let get away—crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances....

I first started swapping out ground beef for ground turkey last year. Since then, ground turkey has become one of my staple grocery store buys. I could go on and on about the benefits of ground turkey meat: it’s quite an inexpensive protein, versatile, and a great way to reduce your red meat intake and lean into a more environmentally sustainable diet. Each week, I use ground turkey to prepare a few different dishes, rotating between tacos, enchiladas, turkey meatballs, and my all-time favorite turkey burgers....

Cranberry sauce might be the most polarizing aspect of Thanksgiving celebrations. Whether you’re staunchly pro-canned, pro-homemade, or simply don’t want it anywhere near your plate, everyone seems to have an opinion on the tart, gelatinous side. This week, Thomas Rhett revealed where he falls on the matter. Suffice it to say, you won’t find him scooping cranberry sauce tomorrow. “I think my least favorite Thanksgiving dish is like, the cranberry spread,” the country crooner revealed in an interview via his record label....

In the South, summertime means fresh berries bursting in bright colors and cobblers filled with warm, melty goodness. Now, if we could capture such summer food heaven in a hair color? Sold. Immediately. To our utter joy, there’s a summer hair color trending that all Southerners will approve of, and it’s called peach cobbler hair. You heard it right: a warm bowl of buttery, peachy goodness to take straight to the salon....

Corn is often referred to as “yellow gold” because it has many uses, including making products and byproducts daily. From grocery store items (sweeteners, cereals, taco shells) to industrial products (pharmaceuticals, fuel ethanol, recyclable plastics) to animal feed (grain and feed corn for cattle, swine, poultry, and fish), corn has a multitude of uses. Every year farmers in the United States produce over 14 billion bushels of corn. The diversity in the types of corn grown, however, has decreased....

Ask Jennifer Garner what she remembers about growing up in the South (she is from West Virginia), and she will probably mention food. More specifically, her mother’s cooking. For Jennifer, like so many other Southerners, food represents more than just a meal at the table. It’s a time to gather as a family. It’s a way of passing down recipes from generations. Food is love. SL: What do you want your kids to know about this farm?...