Some days, we dream of sailing the world on a tiny schooner. Other days, we dream of heading to Captiva Island and writing the next Gift from the Sea. But most days, we wouldn’t mind staying planted right where we are. And on days where demanding jobs or tantrum-throwing kids get the best of us, here’s a new dream of ours: Opening our own Chick-fil-A outpost. (Biscuits at every meal!)...
Fans of Cheer are going to love The CW Network’s new show about one of America’s best marching bands. Monday marks the premiere of March, a new docu-series offers an intimate look at the “colorful, boisterous and competitive” world of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) band culture through the eyes of band members and leaders themselves. Embedded inside Texas’ Prairie View A&M University Marching Band, this eight-part series capture “the blood, sweat, and tears” members of The Marching Storm put into the team while balancing their social lives and education....
It’s no secret that the King was a man of singular taste: From his rhinestone-studded jumpsuits to the shag-carpet-covered Jungle Room at Graceland, nobody would ever accuse Elvis Presley of being understated. The same goes for his not-so-healthy appetite: As with his razzle-dazzle style, the King’s culinary tastes ventured into the flamboyant and idiosyncratic. And over time, his indulgent dietary preferences have become nearly as storied as his music. For starters, there’s his penchant for a behemoth sandwich he first discovered in Denver, Colorado....
How can a problem-solver cause so many problems? Plant English ivy, and you’ll find out. Native to Europe, English ivy (Hedera helix) is a popular, evergreen ground cover for the shade. The main reasons are it has very attractive foliage, it spreads and fills in faster than other ground covers, and it likes shade. Typically, it sports dark-green leaves with three to five lobes, but many variations exist. Some selections feature variegated foliage with leaves edged in white or yellow....
Granite countertops have proven their reliable position in the kitchen. These durable, hardworking stone surfaces are heat resistant, scratch resistant, nonporous (when sealed), and relatively all-around low-maintenance. Granite is a pricier option for countertops, and they’re difficult to install. Here, three easy ways to protect your investment and give granite countertops some TLC. Keep granite countertops clean with daily wipe downs. Granite should be sealed after it’s installed. The sealant makes the surface nonporous and antibacterial....
Making fudge is a holiday tradition for many Southerners. Many of us cut our culinary teeth at Christmastime, learning to make candy by watching our moms and grandmothers effortlessly produce a pot of velvety smooth fudge. When we tried to make it on our own, however, we realized that there is a lot more to making fudge than simply mixing sugar and chocolate. Those first pans of fudge often bore a closer resemblance to wet sand than smooth, creamy fudgy goodness....
Ina Garten may be Jewish, but she still gets excited about whipping up a tantalizing Easter menu for those who celebrate (she also recently made one heck of a Passover meal!) Recently, we were glad to see her post her tantalizing Easter menu on Instagram, which ran the gamut from indulgent lamb to coconut-dusted dessert. “My classic Easter dinner: Rack of Lamb, Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, and Orzo with Roasted Vegetables! (The secret is how easy it is to make!...
There are a dwindling number of skilled line workers, leaving a hole in the job market that desperately needs to be filled. To help fill that void, South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette, Louisiana, started a Power Lineman program to teach folks the tools and tricks of the trade. Now, the first woman to graduate from the program has broken more boundaries by becoming LUS Fiber’s first female lineworker. Jewel Everett wasn’t looking to break boundaries, of course, she was looking for a career....
After the year we’ve all endured amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we all could use a taste of island life. Now, thanks to Krispy Kreme, you don’t have to hop on a plane to get your fix — simply place your order for their new Island Time collection online, on the Krispy Kreme app, or at a Krispy Kreme store. The doughnuts in the collection are as follows: Pina Colada Doughnut: An Original Glazed® doughnut filled with Pina Colada-flavored Kreme, dipped in a Pina Colada-flavored icing, sprinkled with toasted coconut shreds, and completed with a candied cherry....
It’s a great day to be alive, indeed. It’s hard not to watch this heartfelt lip sync version of country music crooner Travis Tritt’s “It’s A Great Day to Be Alive” and not think, well, it is. Performed by astronaut Chris Cassidy, the spaceship commander shared the following message along with his playful video filmed from the International Space Station: “From 250 miles above the Earth, Expedition 63 is very much aware of the hard times which exist in the neighborhoods of the world rotating below....
Florida firefighters helped save the life of a beloved national symbol earlier this month. The saga began on January 7 with a knock on the door of Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 21. Firefighters were surprised to find two children holding an injured bald eagle on their doorstep. “The eagle was tired, and its beak was wrapped in fishing line. After closer examination, firefighters realized that the eagle was underweight, a fishing hook was through his beak, and a fishing line was wrapped around his wing....
For some people, tailgating means transporting your kitchen to a parking lot. For others, it’s closer to camping. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for stadium hot dogs and bags of chips. These recipes travel well, feed a crowd, and can be served at room temperature, even if your tailgate lasts most of the day. Texas Caviar Serve this tasty mix of black-eyed peas, bell peppers, pickled jalapenos, and corn (above) as a side dish or with tortilla chips for dipping....
Last week, I hitched a ride with Viking Cruise—the folks who sponsor Downton Abbey–to visit Highclere Castle, the real-life castle that stands in for the home of Lord and Lady Grantham in the TV series and movie. After touring Highclere and seeing the library where Lord Grantham spends much of his time on the show and the dining room where the Crawley family eats, I got to sit down with Lady Carnarvon, the real lady of the castle, for a cup of tea....
There is always a new, exciting must-have beauty product of the season popping up, but sometimes it’s preferred to rely on the tried and true. Rather than putting some new formula to the test, it’s just as enjoyable to stumble upon a highly-rated undiscovered gem. Customer-Loved Products Under $10 Honest Beauty Tinted Lip Balm, $7.49 (orig. $8.99) E.L.F. Bite-Size Eyeshadows, $3 NYX Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick, Starting at $7....
Since 2014, when Atlantans said, “Let’s meet at Krog,” they meant Krog Street Market, the 12,000-square-foot food hall at the intersection of Irwin Street and the Atlanta BeltLine. Now, thanks to development by Asana Partners, the newly christened Krog District is primed to become even more of a destination. The new area includes the land adjacent to the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, a three-mile segment of the pedestrian greenway in the Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park neighborhoods, with Krog Street Market, the Atlanta Stove Works, and SPX Alley, a dining destination in its own rite, as well as a host of new builds for more retail and office space over the coming years....
You don’t need the results from a reader survey or online questionnaire to tell you that one of the most classic desserts to serve during the holidays is the pecan pie. Everybody loves it, every homecook makes it, and every family has a favorite recipe they use every year. The recipes may differ in the types of syrup (corn syrup, cane syrup, etc), sugar, and additional stir-ins (bourbon and chocolate, anyone?...
Amongst the potato salad, succotash, baked beans, and icebox pie, the centerpiece of any cookout or barbecue spread is inevitably whatever was cooked on the grill. That’s just how it is; we don’t make the rules. And while you can never go wrong with our Creole Burgers, classic hot dogs with relish, or our Memphis Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs, may we suggest something that is exciting, full of flavor, and easily served to a crowd?...
Being prepared for all scenarios is just a thing that some Southern dads herald as one of their most important family duties. Whether that means having the best grill brush to keep burger night running smoothly, wearing a pair of mesh mosquito pants to do the yard without risking bites, or having all sorts of oddities and gizmos on hand at any time in the case of emergency, they want to make sure they’ve got things handled....
Southerners are all about making a good first impression, and of course, so is the real estate industry. Whether doing a drive-by or scrolling through Zillow listings, the first thing any potential buyer will notice about your home is the curb appeal. It sets the standard for what they can expect from the rest of the property and might be the only chance you have to catch their attention. Good landscaping can actually increase your home’s value by up to 20%, so it’s not something you want to ignore if you ever plan to sell....
If the first time you heard Walker Hayes’ smash hit “Fancy Like” left you curious about the woman he refers to as his “Dixieland delight,” well, you’re not alone. While the country crooner’s chart-topping single focuses on the less-serious aspects of his relationship, don’t be fooled: there’s nothing superficial about this romance. Walker met his wife Laney when they were in elementary school in Mobile, Alabama, though they didn’t start dating until high school....
