The color spectrum of barbecue sauce is rich and diverse–one reason why sampling different styles from all over the South is so much fun and so delicious. Ask the average person the color of their favorite sauce, and you’ll probably get answers such as brick red, mahogany, or caramel. Pose the same question to a resident of North Alabama, though, and you’re sure to get only one answer: white. RECIPE: White Barbecue Sauce...
Of all of the horrors that could happen in middle school, chief among them, for me, was the fact that my hair curled. And I’m not talking about the kind of just-left-the-beach waves that many people pay a lot of money for. Instead, I’m talking about a collection of tight and loose curls that spiraled out and leaned towards the frizzy direction. I felt like a lost cause. If you’re sensing that I’ve gone on a journey with my curly hair for the past two decades, you’re correct....
Holiday candy making is a beautiful, old-fashioned Southern tradition. Not only because the results look and taste so incredible—but because it requires quality time spent with loved ones. Divinity, one of the most traditional Southern Christmas treats, is the perfect recipe for some mother-daughter (or son!) bonding in the kitchen. Divinity candies, which look like pillowy white clouds and taste like nougat, are usually topped with pecans. While we love making it the traditional way (like our ever-popular Mrs....
I’m filled with nostalgia and happiness when looking back on my family’s holiday traditions. In a hazy remembrance, I can’t always recall every detail. Still, the impression of holidays and family Christmas traditions glide past, all accompanied by strings of lights, fragrant evergreen needles, and the steadfast smell of cinnamon in the kitchen. While some family Christmas traditions remain the same year after year, it’s never too late to start something new with family and friends....
Most every self-appointed Thanksgiving aficionado would agree that the outcome of the turkey will make or break any holiday feast. But what about the unsung hero of the day? Yes, we’re talking about the gravy—and some would argue it’s the single most important part of your meal. Whether made from scratch from the bird’s delicious drippings or poured straight from a jar into the saucepan, gravy is the proverbial glue that binds the entire meal together....
Growing sprouts is an easy way to provide home-grown food all year long. Sprouts are essentially immature, miniature plants harvested shortly after germination. A wide range of seeds can be grown for sprouts, including broccoli. Learn how to grow broccoli sprouts on your countertop so you can enjoy these nutrition-packed greens in your favorite meals. Why Grow Broccoli Sprouts? Sprouts are packed with nutrition. Broccoli sprouts offer a simple way to add more protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals to any dish....
She’s only 14-years-old, but Leah Barcus knows a thing or two about spreading joy. The teenager from Fredericksburg, Virginia, remembers saving up for her first American Girl doll. She bought it second-hand, and when it arrived, one of its limbs was loose. “I didn’t want to part with her or take a chance by sending her through the mail,” Barcus recalls. “So, I started researching how to repair her myself. But, to fix a doll, you first have to completely take it apart....
The skincare duo comes with a morning and night cream so you can fight aging all day long. Both the morning and night cream include vitamin E and B5 to leave the skin soft and supple—but never greasy, as well as a healthy dose of retinol for fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and more. The morning cream, however, also contains broad-spectrum SPF 15 to ward off damaging UV rays that can negate the anti-aging benefits of the retinol....
No one wants an overstretched, saggy, hanging-on-by-a-thread hair elastic on their wrist, just waiting to break in the middle of a spin class or while you’re in too deep washing your face. Until recently, I hadn’t given much thought to what I was using to hold up my hair when hanging around the house, doing my morning skin care routine, or running around town. I’d grab a pack of basic black hair ties from the drugstore, and they’d slowly but surely disappear, one by one, either haphazardly snapping at a moment’s notice or falling under the bed or into the abyss that is the crevice between my car seat and center console....
The legend of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza just keeps getting more, well, legendary. Now, with help from global music icon and Taco Bell superfan Dolly Parton, the story of the grassroots movement to resurrect the beloved fast-food item is getting the musical treatment. Yes, really. Today Taco Bell announced Mexican Pizza: The Musical, a satirical musical described as “a star-studded production made for Mexican Pizza fans, by Mexican Pizza fans!”...
Kamal Bell doesn’t like the term “at-risk.” The former middle school teacher prefers to use “at-possibility” to describe students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In his first year of teaching earth and environmental science at Neal Middle School in Durham, North Carolina, Bell started a garden. His goal was to help young Black boys develop important life skills that eventually could help them support themselves and their communities—communities affected by food deserts and insecurity....
Imagine a traditional English country kitchen and you’re likely picturing a cozy, warm space with a large stove, maybe a skirted sink, and lots of pieces of furniture—an island, a hutch, maybe a freestanding shelving unit—in lieu of a wall of cabinets and feet of counter space that most of our kitchens have today. If that’s a romantic and idyllic picture in your mind, you’ll love the modern take on kitchen “furniture” the Brits are still using, with cleaner lines and better storage space than its cottage-dwelling predecessors....
You would expect any ghost haunting the Ryman to have decent pitch and a good sense of story. Given that security staff report hearing the voices of Patsy Cline and Hank Williams, you’d be right. The Ryman looks and feels a lot like a church because that’s how it began—as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, which opened to the public in 1892. It was the brainchild of a riverboat captain named Thomas Ryman, who was inspired by evangelist Sam Jones during a Nashville tent revival....
The reigning queen of Southern landscaping, hydrangeas are synonymous with warm weather and bright summer days. These beautiful blooms don’t just stand up to the region’s relentless heat and humidity; they thrive in Southern weather, flaunting their beautiful blue, white, and pink blooms. While classic hydrangea hues will always hold a special place in our gardens, we can’t help but delight in a rebloomer that boasts a new shade. This season, we’ve got our eye on the showy ‘Pistachio’ hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Horwackˆ)....
After years spent working from home, my transition to part-time office life has meant several changes in my “new normal” schedule. First, I of course can’t don my workout leggings and favorite baseball cap every day. With the necessity of “real clothes” also comes the accompaniment of some makeup, which I forego on work-from-home days. I know my co-workers are thankful to sit next to me with washed hair, an outfit free of dri-fit material, and as my mom says, “a little color” on my cheeks in the office....
Trisha Yearwood joins Sid Evans on the latest episode of Biscuits & Jam to discuss her latest cookbook written with her sister Beth. Drawing on recipes and traditions they learned from their mother, the Monticello, Georgia, native talks about making a mess in the kitchen, what being a Southerner means to her, and how she and her husband, Garth Brooks, came up with a breakfast lasagna. Get to Know Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood has become as famous for her cooking as her music, and that’s saying something....
Congratulations! You’ve been invited to a wedding. I’ve you’ve ever been a bride or groom yourself you know how important it is for guests to mind their manners when it comes to response cards. Response cards tally the number of guests and accepted invitations so the bride and groom know the exact number of guests to expect. When planning a wedding, knowing the number of people attending can influence many decisions, so it’s essential to fill out your response cards as early as possible and, perhaps more importantly, to fill out the card correctly....
There’s nothing like moseying around our local big-box and grocery stores. Whether we’re running our weekly errands or picking up something for dinner, the aisles are as fit for gossip as Sundays after church. That said, there’s also nothing like curbside pickup—cruising into a parking spot and having everything you want delivered to the trunk leaves more time for the important things in life, like flipping through a magazine while on the phone with Mama....
Back in the 1800s, wagons carried visitors to town as they made their way over the Swannanoa Pass to or from Western North Carolina. These days, visitors come to the small town to enjoy the outdoors, wander the historic streets, and enjoy the lively community. Perched in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Mountain is just 15 miles east of Asheville, making it an ideal day trip for anyone looking for their new favorite small town....
When it comes to cooking, I love to pair sweet and savory. Adding a sweet component to an otherwise savory dish brings that extra, can’t-put-a-finger-on-it quality that guests adore. I’ve received countless requests for the recipe for my soy-glazed stir fry. The secret ingredient? Maple syrup. But in addition to lending flavor, sugar can play an important role in the chemistry of your food—specifically when you’re cooking meat. Whether you’re searing steak or pork chops, braising brisket, or roasting a turkey, sugar might just be the secret ingredient you’re missing....
