I’ve been on a quest to understand how my family’s history is interwoven into the history of my home state, North Carolina. My family, Rosemonds and Ballengers and Caudells and Walkers (and on and on), has roots in this state that go back centuries. One of the most interesting components to exploring that has been through food, particularly the food that is important to my family and the food that is important to my state....
Whether you use homemade tomato sauce or jarred marinara, grate the mozzarella by hand or sprinkle it from a package, or add ground meat or vegetables, it takes effort to make a great lasagna. But as any pasta lover will tell you, the time spent in the kitchen is worth it, especially because you’ll likely end up with leftovers. Having delicious lasagna that’s ready to reheat and serve will make you feel like a dinnertime hero....
Former Houston Texan football star J.J. Watt played his final NFL game and walked off the field to a standing ovation from a roaring crowd. It was an emotional scene, but Watt had lots of practice after breaking down in tears watching a poignant video honoring him and his career earlier in the day. In advance of his final game, the HBO documentary series Hard Knocks had their cameras rolling as coach Matt Burke pressed play on a video....
Lee Ann Womack joins Sid Evans on Biscuits & Jam to talk about her East Texas upbringing, her rise to fame, and helping her mom sell homemade masks during the pandemic. Get to Know Lee Ann Womack Lee Ann Womack is one of the biggest names and most versatile vocalists in country and Americana music. Born and raised in East Texas, Lee Ann came to Nashville to attend college and intern at MCA Records, releasing her first album in 1997....
Matthew McConaughey loves Texas. And the actor really loves his Texas Longhorns. A 1993 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, he’s long supported the team and has been shouting “hook ’em” loud and clear for decades. In fact, such a superfan is McConaughey that for the Saturday, October 3 home matchup against Texas Christian University, a section of the University of Texas football stadium was filled with life-size cutouts of the star....
Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans kicked off earlier this week on January 6th. Of course we’re excited for NOLA’s most hoppin’ time of the year, but we’ll also be the first to admit that navigating the city’s offerings can be a little overwhelming. That’s why we turned to John Price, General Manager of The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery’s in the Warehouse Arts District to share his tried-and-true Mardi Gras secrets for making the most of your time in Crescent City....
There’s nothing quite as delicious as a freshly-picked vegetable pulled straight from the earth, but this doesn’t mean frozen produce doesn’t have its place. Frozen vegetables are less expensive, and since they last far longer than fresh veggies, they can also help you eliminate food waste in your kitchen. The best part is that you don’t necessarily have to sacrifice quality to add them to your diet. Still, not all frozen vegetables are created equal....
The past eighteen months have been tumultuous for Southern restaurateurs, but amid pandemic lockdowns and supply chain shortages there have been a few rays of sunshine, particularly on the barbecue front. Many of the South’s most beloved joints adapted their operations to add curbside pick-up and expand outdoor dining, formats for which barbecue is well-suited. We even witnessed a crop of new restaurants open their doors for the first time....
The city of Biloxi, Mississippi was settled in 1699, nearly 120 years before Mississippi even became a state. It was built up around the seafood industry, thanks to its prime location on the Gulf of Mexico. In 1990, when the state legislature passed the Mississippi Gaming Control Act, dockside gambling began to draw visitors to Biloxi. Today, the city of about 50,000 residents has nearly a dozen casino resorts in or around town, offering a Las Vegas-like experience on the Gulf Coast....
As far as swoon-worthy beaches are concerned, there’s no denying it: Florida is spoiled with options. Second only to Alaska in its length of total coastline (with, hands down, way better weather), the Sunshine State boasts everything from family-centric, sugar white-sand paradises to island escapes where happy hour is, well, every hour. Chances are you have a favorite getaway—an old faithful you tend to return to year after year. But if you’re looking to branch out from the norm, look no further than Cape Canaveral, Florida....
Humans—always an inventive lot—haven’t yet seemed to find the limit on ways to eat cheese. Sliced thick onto crackers, layered in heaps into lasagna, or melted smooth in a fondue pot? Sign us up. Sandwiches, salads, and soups are better with a heavy hand of Parmesan or sharp Cheddar, and don’t even get us started on pizza, with its cloud-like mounds of Mozzarella cheese. There is even an elusive way to serve cheese that we’ve just become acquainted with, known as a cheese curler; and if it isn’t the darn tastiest tool we’ve ever seen, call us bamboozled....
Tim Mcgraw, you never fail to put a smile on our faces, especially now during these exceedingly challenging times. Off the top of our heads, we recall how the country star has comforted us with his poignant commencement speech for this year’s graduates this past May. Then, in July, he surprised health care workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis by dropping in on their video meeting. In August, he performed at a virtual St....
There is something about the cool, sweet, creaminess of ice cream that makes the intense summer heat just a bit more bearable. Whether you enjoy a bowl of ice cream at a ball game or like to stop by your local ice cream shop for a double scoop, everyone can agree that eating ice cream is a favorite summer pastime. Beyond the traditional flavors of chocolate, vanilla, lemon, strawberry, and peach, today’s ice cream connoisseurs have fun adding unexpected flavors, such as avocado, basil, olive oil and sea salt, and, the newest trend, dill pickle (yep, it’s a thing)....
A few hours’ drive from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta lies a medley of mountains and expansive vistas just waiting for a weekend trip. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests are not only home to the highest peak in the Peach State, but they’re also known to outdoor enthusiasts as the entrance to the ultimate adventure: the Appalachian trail. Here, ridges, valleys, and waterfalls charm visitors year-round, offering hiking, biking, and camping unlike any other in the state....
When it comes to inspiring baby names, Yellowstone takes other popular television shows to the train station. According to data from baby formula site OrganicBabyFormula.com, Yellowstone-related names are dominating the top positions of TV-themed baby names. And we mean dominating. In 2018—the year the Kevin Costner-fronted Western debuted—approximately 3 babies out of a million were named “Rip.” But in 2022, after the show had exploded in popularity, approximately 74 babies out of a million were named “Rip....
Willie Nelson’s older sister Bobbie Nelson died peacefully Thursday morning in her Austin home surrounded by family. She was 91. Bobbie was a celebrate pianist, singer, and author who performed alongside her younger brother, music icon Willie Nelson, for more than 50 years as his band pianist. Over the years, beginning as an original member of Willie Nelson and the Family Band, Bobbie’s piano prowess became a huge part of Willie’s signature sound....
A Washington D.C. area meteorologist was on air last week when he realized his family was in harm’s way. NBC Washington chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer was tracking a severe weather outbreak for viewers Thursday night when a tornado warning occurred over his family’s Maryland home. “As a matter of fact, I’m tracking this so closely now, this is going to go right over my house,” he said, while zooming in on the deep-red area of the map and dialing a cell phone....
According to a popular holiday tune, when our lang syne gets auld, we need to lift a cup of kindness. You’d be hard-pressed to find a kinder cup than one of these traditional holiday offerings: eggnog, boiled custard, and/or milk punch. There’s no need to wait until New Year’s Eve, so let the ladling commence. Eggnog doesn’t occupy middle ground; people either love or hate the stuff. Let’s focus on the lovers, shall we?...
Officials in northern Georgia are begging residents to stop calling 911 about the cicadas. Sure, they’re a nuisance, but they’re certainly not an emergency. The Union County Fire/Rescue and Emergency Management Agency revealed on Facebook Sunday that they had received multiple 911 calls for “alarms” going off since Brood X cicadas began emerging from the ground. “More than likely these ‘alarms’ are not alarms at all but a bug, Brood X....
Have you ever opened a box of cereal, started pouring it into your bowl, and had those printed multicolored spots on the box catch your eye? There are similar printed spots on bags of chips and breakfast pastries and many of the foods you pick up at your local grocery store. If you have ever wondered what those color strips could possibly mean, the internet has provided an answer. According to a video posted on TikTok by Sonya Gonzalez Mier, who says she works in food marketing, the explanation has nothing to do with food and a lot to do with packaging....
