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It has always seemed funny to me that one of the most popular cuts of pork for Southern barbecue pits has an inherently Yankee name: the Boston butt. The second half of the name—the butt part—has led to all sorts of cutesy names for competition barbecue teams and restaurants (Big Butts, Rubbin’ Butts, Smokin’ Butts.) It offers endless opportunities for titillating restaurant slogans, like “No One Can Touch our Butts” and “You Can Smell Our Butts for Miles....

When saluting the beauty and grace of Charleston, South Carolina, one of our readers’ favorite destinations, you’ll soon discern the town’s signature signs of welcome – window boxes overflowing with flowers. Window Boxes For The Win Charlestonians favor window boxes for two very practical reasons. One, Charleston is a tourist destination and residents like to dress up for the visitors. Two, many homes in the historic district don’t have front yards....

Just when I thought we had exhausted every single one of the mascara mistakes that can possibly befall a lady, I was clued in on yet another pitfall in our quest for sky-high lashes. We promised not to pump, to apply using the right angle, and even to remove waterproof formulas with a hardworking micellar and a gentle dab, but we never thought that our quick-handed application could make it all go south so quickly....

When it comes to our health, most of us are pretty good about taking care of what we view as the big stuff. But our eyes? Consider them overworked and underpaid! Hindsight is always 20/20, but you can prevent potential damage to your vision if you show your precious peepers a little TLC. Here, Charleston, South Carolina-based ophthalmologist Dr. John G.P. Boatwright Jr., M.D., shares 3 ways to take care of your eyes as they age....

Texans in search of delectable biscuits, chicken, and more can look forward to the arrival of Bojangles, the beloved Charlotte, North Carolina, fast food chain known for its scratch-made biscuits founded in 1977. In total, the company expects to open 21 new Bojangles outposts in Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth area through two franchise agreements for three restaurants each with Sajib Singha and Asish Baidya of SAT Restaurant Group, LLC and Khalid Siddiqui of LASH Foods, LLC, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Houston, respectively....

If you have read Southern Living at all in the last few years, you have undoubtedly seen at least one article on decluttering. We’ve published articles on conquering clutter, decluttering for spring cleaning, how to declutter before the holidays, how to get a clutter-free home in just 31 days. We’re pretty anti-clutter. That said, there is a new interior trend sweeping across the internet that we are a wee bit curious about—cluttercore....

The summer months are closing in, and the warmer temperatures have us all dreaming of an ice-cold treat. And sure, for most people that fantasy includes a heaping scoop of strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate ice cream. But, for a select few living in Houston, that daydream may actually involve crawfish — yes crawfish — ice cream. Houston’s Red Circle Ice Cream is well-known for creating some rather outlandish ice cream flavors....

Bad news for bats in Louisiana! A dangerous fungus called Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which causes a deadly disease called white-nose syndrome, has been detected in the state. White-nose syndrome was first detected in Albany, New York, in February 2006. Since then, it has resulted in the deaths of more than 6 million bats in the United States and has been detected in 37 states and seven Canadian provinces. It is not contagious to humans or other animals....

Dolly Parton’s Tennessee hometown unveiled a new landmark celebrating the legacy of their homegrown superstar this week. Sevierville honored the country music icon with the unveiling of a new “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker on the Sevier County Courthouse lawn Thursday. The marker is located just steps from the famous bronze statue of Parton erected in 1987. “I want to thank Commissioner Ezell and his team at the State of Tennessee,” Parton said in a statement....

Even after all these years, Ben and Erin Napier are still in the honeymoon phase. In an interview with People, the HGTV power couple opened up about the details of their too-cute relationship, including how Ben first caught her eye while they while attending Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi. “He was like a celebrity crush to me,” Erin admitted. “He was the president of every club and very popular but not exclusive....

The Florida panhandle’s produce headquarters is Jackson County, a destination for agritourism, u-pick flowers, farmers markets, and roadside stands. For the freshest produce, take a spin through the county and find the best of what locals are growing in Northwest Florida’s farmlands. Located one hour west of Tallahassee and one hour north of Panama City, a visit to the county brings agritourism experiences, tours, and workshops, as well as plenty of opportunities to pick your own fruits, vegetables, and flowers....

Leonard Linton of Pinetta, Florida, has his dachshund to thank for a $2 million lottery windfall. According to a news release, it all started when he received a call that his dog Ivy, who is pregnant, was not feeling well. To get to her as quickly as possible, Linton took a different route home, stopping at Stop & Shop located on East Howard Street in Live Oak. He ran in quickly to buy a few things, including ​​a 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game....

One of the perks of living in the South is being able to make use of your outdoor spaces almost year-round. By now, we’re accustomed enough to the sultry summer heat to still enjoy cocktail hour on the porch, and any real winter chill is practically just a blip on the radar. Outdoor living isn’t an afterthought down here, and for that we are known to have a porch swing or two, as well as plenty of outdoor seating and furniture upon which to perch with a spiked sweet tea mule while nibbling on dinner from the grill and visiting with loved ones....

There is something utterly pure and nostalgic about baking a batch of chocolate chip cookies from scratch. Sure, warm chocolate chip cookies are great, but we all know that the best part of the process is eating the raw cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl. What can we say? We love cookie dough, especially when it’s eaten right out of the bowl, à la Granny’s kitchen. But eating raw cookie dough comes with risk....

Being smart about how you shop and cook can ensure that you’re making the most of your grocery investment. Maximizing ingredients will help you save money in the long run, and reduces food waste, which is always a sound choice for the environment. Use these ideas to help you get started making the most of your groceries. Plan Meals Among Double-Duty Ingredients While planning your dinners for the week, choose meals that use similar ingredients so you can use up the entire package of ingredients....

The best recipes are family favorites that have been passed down from generation to generation. The ones on worn-out, faded notecards, with stains and smudges surrounding Grandmother’s handwriting. Usually kept secure in recipe boxes, these cards are almost too fragile to touch, tattered from years of use. The passed-down dishes preserve memories of gathering around the table with family, and the handwritten cards preserve memories of the ones who made them....

As the rains and unrelenting winds of Hurricane Harvey pelted down on Texas Saturday, August 26th, professional storm chaser Aaron Jayjack did what he does best. He jumped in his car. Little did he dream that a quick gas pitstop along the way would lead to a chance encounter with a canine friend in need. But exactly that happened when a stranded pup hopped into Jayjack’s jeep outside of the town of Runge to escape the rising flood waters....

Break out your hats, scarves, and mittens in preparation for an event happening on the North Carolina coast this winter. It’s fun for the whole family and will be memorable for all. In celebration of one of the season’s favorite beverages, Elizabeth City hosts a community-wide Hot Cocoa Crawl during the holidays. Follow the Elizabeth City News for Winter Wonder Elizabeth City, a small town set along the the Pasquotank River on the North Carolina coast, is known as the “Harbor of Hospitality®....

From a Tennessee cave that inspired The Blair Witch Project to an abandoned coal mining town in New Mexico, the United States has no shortage of spooky destinations. With road trips booming amid the coronavirus pandemic and Halloween celebrations up in the air, Kayak has put together a spooky road trip guide to American cemeteries, ghost tours, haunted lighthouses, and more so you can get your fright on from the safety of your car....

If the Valentine’s Day teaser for season two of Bridgerton left you hungry for more, well dear reader, you’re in luck. This morning Netflix dropped the first full-length trailer for the sophomore season of the Shonda Rhimes hit, and at more than three minutes long, it offers enough steam and soap to keep us burning until the March 25 premiere… hopefully. The next installment in the worldwide phenomenon focuses on the relationship between Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and the newly arrived Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley)....