Whether you are blessed with a green thumb and a backyard garden bursting with seasonal color or can’t manage to keep even the hardiest of houseplants alive and rely on the neighborhood grocery store or local flower shop for your blooms, it pays to have the right vases on hand when you bring your blossoms inside. The size, shape, and style of vessels you’ll need is all about personal preference and what’s easy to access locally....
They say you should eat several servings of fruit every day. And lime is a delicious citrus fruit. So, when you’re craving a slice of Key lime pie, there’s no reason not to give in. Right? Right! Key lime pie is a dessert prepared with lime, of course, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk. You can serve the pie plain, but many prefer it with an egg white meringue topping or whipped cream....
Love it or hate it, pumpkin pie is always expected on the Thanksgiving table. When this classic dessert is not in its usual place on the holiday sideboard, right next to the pecan and apple pies, it feels like a family member is missing. But what’s the best way to keep your pumpkin pie fresh and ready to serve? To refrigerate or not to refrigerate? That is the question. Does Pumpkin Pie Need To Be Refrigerated?...
Glenn Murphree’s restaurant career nearly ended just one night after it started. He was “chewed out” for the way he peeled an onion. “All my friends were at the Mardi Gras parade, so I said, ‘You know what? I quit.’ And I stuck my knife in the table like a little punk would do,” says Murphree, who was 14 years old at the time. “I remember thinking to myself, ‘I’m not sure what I’m going to do in life, but I guarantee it won’t be working in a restaurant or a po’boy shop....
Before the coronavirus pandemic swept its merciless path across the globe this winter, many couples were eagerly anticipating their upcoming nuptials. But with so many wedding celebrations put on pause indefinitely, countless betrothed pairs have been filled with sadness and disappointment, never mind financial burdens to add to the stress. Well, leave it to fairy godmother to us all, Hoda Kotb, TODAY show co-host, to bring some much-needed cheer into our lives during these dark and uncertain times....
Springtime is officially here and that can only mean one thing . . . some deep cleaning is in order. Most folks know the basic rules of spring-cleaning: Decrease clutter, mop, dust, and completely free your home of the previous season’s filth. But have you ever wondered how to tackle your kitchen like a pro? It is, after all, the heart of the Southern home. And it deserves some extra TLC this season, so we recruited Go Clean Co’s Sarah McAllister to give us some important tips and tricks for making our kitchen look like it has never been used....
We might be in the middle of winter, but spring is definitely on our minds. Luckily, J.Crew’s epic sale is full of timeless transitional wear that will help you get through the awkward weather to come as we wait patiently for spring to arrive. Bring on the vivid shades and easy-to-throw-on-and-off essentials that are sure to become your closet staples for the rest of the winter season. You have until Monday, January 23 to save an extra 60 percent on already discounted apparel, but don’t wait too long....
Get ready to fall in love with Krispy Kreme’s three autumn-inspired glazes. The doughnut giant is celebrating the season by adding all-new Apple Cider Glazed and Maple Glazed doughnuts to its popular Pumpkin Spice offerings. “Pumpkin Spice is great, but why stop there when there are so many more flavors to fall,” Dave Skena, Chief Marketing Officer for Krispy Kreme, said in a news release. “To help everyone truly embrace the tastes of the season, we’re adding two first-ever fall-inspired glazes with our popular Pumpkin Spice collection—each getting their own week this month....
A Florida state trooper is being hailed as a hero after she used her vehicle to block a speeding drunk driver from a bridge where thousands were running a charity race. On Sunday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol was alerted to a BMW driving at an “excessive rate of speed” on I-275, traveling toward the road closure on the south end of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg, Florida. The driver sped past several barricades and traffic cones rerouting traffic for the race and even bypassed state officers who attempt to conduct a traffic stop....
For our 2020 Idea House in Asheville, North Carolina we brought on a team of creative experts to design the perfect year-round mountain home. Beau Clowney Architects Architectsbeauclowney.comCharleston, SC “We wanted to design a classic summer house with a nostalgic reinterpretation of the vernacular architecture of the North Carolina mountain region. This mountain cottage works for modern living while incorporating the spirit of a turn-of-the century style home. It’s full of light and air with classical proportions,” says architect Beau Clowney....
It’s no secret that television shows can help put small towns on the map. Fixer Upper turned Waco into a booming vacation destination, while Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill continue to drive melodrama-loving pilgrims to Wilmington, North Carolina. And you know House of Cards had you itching to swing by Gaffney, South Carolina, for a peek at the famous Peachoid water tower. Life’s Rewards tells the tale of an arrogant financier who, after losing all his money, uses travel rewards points to rebuild his life (and perspective) at the glamorous Don CeSar hotel in St....
Fifteen years after a chance meeting at an industry event brought them together, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are as strong as ever. In a recent interview with WSJ. Magazine, Kidman revealed that she fell for the country crooner and fellow Australian shortly after their first meeting. The Academy Award winning actress recalled how Urban took her for a ride on his Harley-Davidson to Woodstock, New York, where they had a picnic in the woods....
If you love strawberries (and honestly, who doesn’t?), this swoon-worthy sheet cake is the ultimate springtime crowd-pleaser. Rich buttermilk and fresh strawberries, plus a touch of fresh lemon juice for a little dimension, make this dessert go down way too easily. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the best strawberries-and-cream sheet cake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Beat 1 cup of butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 2 cups of sugar, beating 4 to 5 minutes or until light and fluffy Add 2 large eggs, beating until blended after each addition Beat in 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract Combine 2 ½ cups of cake flour, 2 tablespoons of strawberry-flavored gelatin, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon table salt....
When you think of a “favorite chair,” what likely comes to mind is the beat-up old leather recliner your Grandpa hasn’t left in decades. But this isn’t your Grandpa’s chair—and if you’re looking for the hottest seat this summer, his perfectly indented leather number has nothing on it. Let us explain. For starters, the Sport-Brella Recliner Chair is a portable camping chair that can be easily toted from the sand to the riverbank to a neighborhood park....
We could serenade summer peas on a balcony every single day, so strong is our love for all those delicious varieties of field peas, whether it be lady peas, butter beans, crowders, or classic black-eyed. Each gets a warm seat at our kitchen table all summer long, and we’re oft tempted in the off-season to grab a can or two, should our frozen stash run empty. Serving peas in the South—especially those cooked traditionally in a comforting ham hock- or bacon-infused broth—must be treated with the utmost respect, as your grandmother and her grandmother would....
We serve Deviled Eggs at gatherings, see cans of Underwood Deviled Ham in the grocery store, and enjoy Deviled Crab Melts all summer long, but have you ever stopped to consider why we call all these foods “deviled”? The term is older than you might think, but the enduring popularity of recipes with the term in the title speak to just how devilishly delicious those dishes are. What Does “Deviled” Mean?...
It’s easy to confuse a chess pie and a buttermilk pie. Both are classic Southern desserts. Sometimes called desperation pies, these old-fashioned recipes make use of ingredients that are usually on hand and entirely practical. Both are simple and homey looking with a single pastry crust and a creamy, pale yellow filling. But take a bite of each and you’ll notice the difference between the two desserts immediately. What Is Chess Pie?...
Yellow jackets are a bane to many people, particularly in the fall. These bug-eating carnivores find food harder to come by during this season. So they will seek out anything sweet we may leave around—like soft drinks, sliced watermelon, beer, or various sweet Southern treats. Yellow jackets make it nearly impossible for us to enjoy consuming our sweets outdoors without being hounded, or even attacked, by them. The swarm you see in the above photo is dining on a Fruit Roll-Up....
People expect to see green leaves on their outdoor plants. It’s a sign of life and good health. Thus, when you discover one winter morning that many leaves have turned yellow, you’re apt to conclude said plant is headed for That Big Compost Bin in the Sky. This is especially so if your “ailing” plant is an evergreen. Evergreens have green foliage year-round, right? Not exactly. Individual leaves don’t live forever....
H-E-B is a Texas favorite all year round, but during the holidays, the best grocery store in Texas has everything you need to give your holiday festivities a nice, Southern touch. While H-E-B does offer traditional fixings, like pumpkin pie, turkey, egg nog, and fruitcakes, you’ll find things you weren’t even thinking of looking for. We’re sharing the items we like to buy at H-E-B every holiday season, as these treats are essential for any Texas holiday party....
