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What’s the Difference? Putting aside the obvious size difference—three times larger than bay scallops, to be exact—sea scallops have a chewier texture as well. These mollusks are caught in waters up to 200 meters deep off the East Coast year round, though are most readily available in the fall and winter. The petit bay scallops live in the sea grass beds of estuaries, bays, and harbors along Atlantic coastal waters, from New Jersey to the Gulf of Mexico....

Netflix’s runaway hit Bridgerton is delight for all senses, the eyes in particular. From the costumes and settings to the swoon-worthy Duke, it’s a visual spectacle from start to end. Now, you don’t have to be a cinematographer to appreciate the show’s distinct color palette. It’s hardly subtle. In fact, production designers went so far as to assign each family featured in the television adaption of the Julia Quinn book series its own color....

Every fall, there seems to be some confusion when it comes to apple-based beverages, and now, it seems as good a time as any to finally settle the score. If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the grocery store and wondering what the difference between apple cider and apple juice is, you’re certainly not alone. It’s a question that’s been plaguing generations of thirsty Americans. As it turns out, the only real difference lies in the amount of processing the liquid undergoes....

As we all stay put at home amidst the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve had to get creative about incorporating nature into our lives, especially if we don’t have the luxury of a backyard or live in a rural area. First, we took some virtual tours of Southern botanical gardens. Then, we eHiked our way along the Grand Canyon. Now, we’re pleased to have learned that The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has launched a live beach cam to allows folks at home to soak up some gorgeous oceanfront views all day long from wherever you live....

Located on Magazine Street in New Orleans, The National World War II Museum has become a must-visit destination for travelers. TripAdvisor has named it New Orleans’ top-rated tourist attraction, and it’s also regularly in the list of top 10 destinations nationwide. The museum, which opened in 2000, was first known as The National D-Day Museum and focused on operations at Normandy. Its focus has expanded, and it now includes additional features, including films, immersive experiences, and rotating exhibits....

Southerners like piña coladas. They also love bushwackers, daiquiris, the occasional martini, and a good, strong Tom Collins, too, at least according to these cocktail surveys. First, swimsuit company Pour Moi sifted through data from more than 100 million Google searches conducted over the past year to find the most-searched-for cocktails around the world, including, naturally, the South. According to the survey, the daiquiri was the most-searched for in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi....