There’s a cow living life on the lam in Florida’s Broward County and local police are not amoosed. “For several months a loose cow has been seen wandering in the area of Sheridan Street & I-75,” Pembroke Pines Police Department wrote on Facebook last week. “It has managed to evade capture by both our officers & assisting cow herders since January, due to its surprising speed and amazing fence jumping skills....
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 a batch of hearty Brunswick Stew. We think it’s the perfect Sunday Supper because it’s easy and inexpensive to make, plus it’s a great way to use leftover brisket or pulled pork....
I lived in New England (an area I loved) for almost 20 years, but what surprised me more than anything was how much living there increased my appreciation for my native North Carolina and all the things I had overlooked before. Of course, I found the cold, rocky beaches of the Northeast beautiful and the summer light on Cape Cod stunning, but how had I taken for granted those wide sandy strands I had walked my whole childhood, shores and sunsets and community life I would put up against those anywhere?...
We’ve always thought that HGTV’s House Hunters needed a little more, shall we say, self-awareness. From ridiculous requests to outlandish budgets, the couples featured on the reality series provide endless comedic fodder. A downtown location without noise? No carpets allowed? Seriously, the jokes write themselves! If only it included a peanut gallery of comedians… Well folks, our wish has finally been granted. Introducing House Hunters: Comedians on Couches, a four-night, star-studded special event set to air from Tuesday, June 2, through Friday, June 5....
Wawa is coming to North Carolina, y’all! The beloved Pennsylvania-based gas station confirmed to WRAL that it plans to open its first outposts in the Tar Heel State by 2024. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring Wawa’s one-of-a-kind brand and offering to this market in the near future,” Lori Bruce, the company’s public relations manager, told the Raleigh news station. “We look forward to serving the community with our quality fresh food and beverages and, as always, our deep commitment to the communities in which we operate....
F.I.L.A.: a rap lyric turned battle cry that unites anyone who’s ever lived in the Empire City, transplant or not. An acronym for “Forever I Love Atlanta,” the phrase’s use is as far reaching as the city’s notorious suburban sprawl. It’s an exclamation mark while marveling the view from Jackson Street Bridge and the chef’s kiss on a Buford Highway meal. It’s the Band-Aid on a Falcon’s loss and the faith that finally cracks a championship drought for the Braves....
Cat naps have been a part of human life since the ancient Egyptians decided to emulate their revered pets’ behavior and grab a quick snooze. They were on to something, too. Cat naps, according to NASA, ideally should be between 10 to 20 minutes, can increase alertness, lower stress, improve memory, and give you a better boost than a cup of coffee, at least for humans. For cats, laziness is a way of life....
Last night, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20, in Super Bowl LIV. So what’s the next stop for the Chiefs’ quarterback and the game’s MVP winner Patrick Mahomes II? Disney World, of course. If you feel like the phrase “I’m going to Disney World!” is a refrain you’ve heard many times before following the Super Bowl, you’re not imagining things. This declaration is actually thanks to some savvy marketing strategy from the Walt Disney Company, dating back to the 1980s....
Sweet Magnolias: It’s the show of the summer. And in case you are yet to hear us shouting ’til the cows come home, the hit Netflix show was recently renewed for a second season. For now, you can find us hitting rewind on all ten episodes and then streaming these shows like Sweet Magnolias to keep us entertained until the next season airs. Last week, we got some updates about filming, and we’re pleased to hear the show plans to return to Covington, Georgia—which served as the fictional South Carolina town of Serenity— in early 2021....
The Big Easy is headed to the Big Apple this Thanksgiving. For the first time in 95 years, the state of Louisiana will contribute a float to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. As one of four new floats in this year’s lineup, Celebration Gator is already making a name for the Bayou State as the longest float in parade history. The lively creation perfectly captures the rich culture and raucous revelry of a state that’s no stranger to partying and parades....
Blake Shelton served as Grand Marshal for the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. The country star, who had the honor of commanding the drivers to report to their cars, was also a special guest of IndyCar rookie, Jimmie Johnson. Shelton collaborated on the design of the custom helmet Johnson wore during with race, which took place over Memorial Day weekend. The driver’s “Helmet of Heroes” design pays homage to military service members, including those related to both him and Shelton....
With many Americans pressing pause on in-person visits with Santa Claus amid the coronavirus pandemic, Carter’s is putting a new, virtual twist on the beloved tradition. This week, the children’s brand announced, “From Santa with Love,” a sweepstakes that brings the magical experience of the mall Santa directly to doorsteps instead. It’s a memorable way to get into the holiday spirit early, adapted to the current times. Through Cameo, Carter’s will provide 1,500 lucky families with a personalized video from Santa Claus himself....
During her 37 years as a Waffle House server, Cynthia Morrison has made an impression on countless customers. Morrison and her smile are the main reason Joey Godfrey has been a regular at the Waffle House on Dallas Acworth Highway in Dallas, Georgia, for the past six years. “It’s just rare these days that every time you interact with somebody, they’re smiling and happy,” Godfrey told WSB-TV. So, when Godfrey noticed she missed a few shifts recently, he asked her what was going on....
Back in 1987, the St. Louis Bread Company opened its doors with a sourdough starter imported from San Francisco. What started as a small bake shop has grown and expanded and evolved into the company we now know as Panera Bread, the go-to destination for anyone wanting a hearty, fast meal. Over the years it has been open, customers have lined up for their chicken sandwiches, tomato soup, and meal-sized salads....
Alton Brown swears by mayonnaise, Gordon Ramsey praises crème fraiche, and Dolly Parton? The Smoky Mountain songbird apparently relies on ice-cold water to make the fluffiest scrambled eggs. Parton recently spoke to Insider about her Sunday morning routine, which incolves cooking up a delicious Southern breakfast for her longtime love, husband Carl Dean. “On Sundays, I make French toast, and I love that with bacon. This is not diet food now, mind you,” she said, adding that she uses white bread for her French toast, and that she sometimes switches things up and makes biscuits and gravy....
Growing up landlocked in Birmingham, I never fully understood my mother’s nostalgia for her hometown of Fairhope. Her stories of coming home from school and hopping on a 14-foot catamaran, the way suburban kids do bikes, or getting calls from neighbors in the middle of the night to grab your flashlights and nets—it was a jubilee. This was all just nostalgic folklore to me until recently, when we grabbed my grandmother and took a three-generations trip down to see this veritable live-oak-lined Mayberry....
In case you missed it, there is a new holiday trend already spreading like wildfire all over the Internet, and it might be the most delicious one yet. Living under a rock? Not up with the times? While you’ve been drinking hot apple cider, people have already moved onto hot chocolate bombs that turn your basic mug of hot cocoa into an outrageously festive event. A hot chocolate bomb is a hollow sphere of chocolate that’s been filled with all the makings of the perfect single batch of hot chocolate....
KitchenAid Stand Mixer, how we love thee. (Especially in Honey, the 2021 KitchenAid color of the year.) We rely on this workhorse of a kitchen tool for everything from whipping up a batch of soft pretzels and pasta to chocolate mousse and applesauce. But if you’ve been using your KitchenAid for a while, you may notice a pesky little situation arise from time to time: Oil leaking from your KitchenAid. (If you don’t have a KitchenAid yet, you can buy one on BedBathandBeyond....
Join Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author and South Carolina’s queen of the beach read, for a virtual launch party celebrating the release of the newest book in her Beach House series, On Ocean Boulevard (on sale May 19th). The virtual event will take place at 7 pm on May 13th via Facebook Live. It will feature a book reading and discussion, followed by a Q&A with Mary Alice Monroe and South Carolina Aquarium Conservation Programs Manager Kelly Thorvalson....
Fall style calls for layering-friendly separates, cozy fabrics, and timeless silhouettes that will work for any occasion—especially for those imminent holiday parties. You can find all this and more during Spanx’s annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales event while saving 20 percent sitewide. The Atlanta, Ga.-based brand usually hosts end-of-season savings events that typically exclude best-sellers, so this is a rare chance to grab all of your fall essentials at a discount....
