There’s nothing quite like a warm, pillowy pile of scrambled eggs. And it’s true that everybody seems to have their own trick to achieving scrambled perfection, whether it be a splash of cream, milk, cornstarch, or even the Dolly Parton-approved drops of ice water. But leave it to food science whiz Alton Brown to suggest an ingredient that manages to raise even our seasoned eyebrows. And it’s a Southern staple, no less....
Don’t get me wrong, there have been days this summer when I’m absolutely pulling my hair out by 3 p.m. Usually these days are the rainy sort where we’re stuck inside left to our own devices. Days when my young children don’t spend three-plus hours in the pool wearing themselves out while the sun drains the rest of their seemingly endless energy can result in a watch-the-clock type of a.m. The trickiest thing about those mornings is they oftentimes turn into a no-nap p....
While we acknowledge that reunions take place in every part of the country, Southerners like to claim bragging rights to doing it better than anyone else. Perhaps it’s because we jump at any excuse to lay out a spread of casseroles and gather with loved ones to catch up and tell stories. If you don’t know, this ode to Southern family reunions says it all. Nothing compares to the Annual Family Reunion, usually held on the same day each year at the same place....
Some hydrangeas burn to a crisp in August sun. Others die of thirst. Still others won’t bloom if you prune them in fall, winter, or spring. For those of you who hate such results, may I kindly suggest you go to your garden center and purchase a panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)? This type is easy, easy, easy to grow in USDA Zones 3 to 9A. That’s a big chunk of country....
The littlest Hager is one! Jenna Bush Hager’s son Henry “Hal,” celebrated his first birthday on Sunday. To mark the occasion, the Today host shared a series of photos from a birthday party for her son during a recent family vacation at her parents’ home. “Happiest Birthday to the baby of our dreams Hal Pal,” the mom of three captioned the sweet post on Instagram (below). “Life sure is wild and wonderful with you in it....
Amidst the coronavirus crisis, there’s been an overwhelming demand for RVs. Whether you’re thinking of scooping up an Airstream trailer as a second home on wheels or ditching your current digs for RV life, these compact mobile homes are quickly rising in popularity. But buying an Airstream trailer doesn’t mean you’ll open the door and walk into your dream space. Like any home, Airstream trailers often require a fair bit of remodeling to get them ready for your ideal setup....
About Lainey Wilson Lainey Wilson hails from Baskin, Louisiana, a town of 200 people with no stoplights and plenty of cornfields. She grew up working with her father, a fifth generation farmer, and going to church every Sunday, but by the time she got her first guitar at age 11, it was clear her calling was music. Eventually, Wilson started impersonating Hannah Montana several times a week for birthday parties and local events....
Drop the match! Ross Stores issued a nationwide recall of approximately 5,800 scented candles that pose fire and injury hazards. The recall involves Taylor and Finch 6-Wick Scented Candles in the scents Spiced Apple & Rosewood and Cedarwood & Clove. Both products can combust while lit causing the glass container to break. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Ross has received five reports of candles combusting and the glass container breaking, including one report of minor injury....
In Michelle Bowers’ 1890 Victorian cottage, hidden away behind a board nailed shut underneath the stairs, workers unearthed a dust-covered bowl, a decorative cup with an attached spout, and bird-shaped tchotchke that when filled with water and blown into, whistled. They had been stowed away like a time capsule. These are the types of treasures that lie in wait in historic homes left untouched for years, collecting dust and in need of love....
Nothing puts a crack in our kitchen flow like a rogue piece of eggshell floating in our eggs, or even worse, our batter. Luckily, there are countless methods for fishing out those inevitable slivers of eggshell. Some people swear by using their egg-covered fingers or a big piece of eggshell to fish out the offending shard. And other take more extreme routes, like straining their eggs through a strainer. Facing all sorts of shell-retrieval techniques, one Food52 writer recently set out to find the most effective one....
Search every city in the South, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a sliver of pavement more enriched by history—or laden with it—than Dexter Avenue in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. There’s the Winter Building, once home to the Southern Telegraph Company, which tapped out the orders for Confederate troops to fire on Fort Sumter; Court Square, part of Jefferson Davis’ inaugural procession route; the bus stop where Rosa Parks waited for a ride that sparked the Civil Rights Movement; the church Martin Luther King Jr....
There’s no day more nerve-wracking than the one that you decide to wear white jeans or a fancy shirt, bravely risking it all any time you eat, drink, or spend time outside. Moreover, there’s no moment more spirit-crushing than watching a dribble of coffee fall onto your pristine pant leg or a stray spaghetti noodle—drenched in marinara sauce, of course—slip off of your fork and onto your favorite white sweater. I’ve been a victim many times, and sadly the clothing item usually ended up sitting on top of the washing machine until I reluctantly attempted to use a stain remover....
With the coronavirus pandemic altering our daily lives both personally and professionally, many Americans have found themselves juggling new responsibilities, and sometimes, even switching gears altogether. From medical professionals and distillery owners, to grocery store employees and every homeschooling parent in between, a whole new crop of heroes has emerged. And, in Oklahoma City, the COVID-19 crisis has made an Internet icon out of an ordinary man named Tim. Tim, the head of security at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, was tasked with running the museum’s social media accounts after it closed to the public last week....
Topo Chico, a bubbly mineral water that comes in tall glass bottles and is somehow fizzier than television static—remember that?—has been a staple of Texans for decades, and all the rest of the South has officially caught onto the hype. Until now, you could only purchase the plain original, Twist of Lime, and Twist of Grapefruit flavors of the friendly sparkling water refreshment. But, as of March 29, 2021, select markets can also score the brand’s new hard seltzer offerings that are meant to rival popular boozy seltzers like White Claw and Truly....
What Is In Buttermilk? What is buttermilk? Well, there’s the old answer and the new, and both are good. The old answer is that buttermilk was the thin, non-fat but rich-tasting liquid left in a churn after making butter, full of healthful, delicious cultures that develop naturally when cream is left at room temperature for a few hours to improve the flavor of the butter. The cultures meant that buttermilk kept longer than raw milk in the days before easy cooling and refrigeration, which made it useful in cooking....
If you love spicy food and think no sandwich is complete without a pickle, chances are, there is a jar of Wickles already in your refrigerator. And if you’re not familiar with this line of addictively tasty Southern-made pickles, allow us to introduce you. Wickles were born in Dadeville, Alabama. Brothers Trey and Will Simms couldn’t get enough of the spicy pickles made by their cousin’s grandmother. So they bought the 70-year-old recipe from her and teamed up with a friend, Andy Anderson, to turn the family favorite into a product found in grocery stores across the South and beyond....
First of all, tubing mascara is not mascara that comes in a tube. Yes, most mascaras do come in tubes, but tubing mascara earned its name because of its formula. If you have sensitive eyes, short lashes, straight lashes, you exercise a lot, or you’re often in muggy environments, then you need tubing mascara in your life. Since the South is humid most of the year, tubing mascara was basically made for Southern women....
Anyone who’s ever done the drive down the Overseas Highway knows the pure magic of the Florida Keys. Just a quick jaunt from Miami, the string of tropical islands boasts charming B&Bs, towering palms, coral reefs, and striking 360-degree water views (also known as the makings of a dream beach vacation). For years, however, the one thing the islands lacked was what the Caribbean had plenty of—all-inclusive resorts. But good news for fans of all-you-can-everything vacays: You no longer need a passport to score unlimited food, fun, and fruity drinks....
If you’re looking to sell your home as quickly as possible, heed this advice from the real estate number crunchers at Zillow: For a speedy sale, list your home on a Thursday and be sure to do so before Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 6, this year. On the flip side, their research indicates that homes listed on Sundays “tended to stay on the market for 8 days longer than homes listed on Thursday,” per their recent article on when to list your home....
Now’s a good moment for a bit of feel-good news, don’t you agree? That’s why we were so pleased to see the below clip from Today with Hoda & Jenna on a “Be Kind” community service project from two sweet sisters out of La Grange, Kentucky. Raegan, 11, and Rylyn, 9, of the Richins family, first started the Be Kind Oldham County campaign last year, in which they designed and sold “Be Kind” signs as a way to fundraise for nonprofit organizations and urge residents to be compassionate towards others throughout their days....
