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Once upon a time, I used to be nice. Generously doling out all of the crusty-chewy edge pieces in every batch of brownies I baked. Then, I realized that “treating yourself” sometimes means treating yourself first—brownie vultures be darned. This transformation occurred in 2015 during culinary school where I quickly became a smuggler of leftover corner pieces during our cookies and brownie unit. After a few days of sideways glares from my classmates—resplendent midnight snacking aside—I began to worry they were on to me and that they were missing out on these choice fudgy pieces themselves....

Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest open-water estuary, connecting three counties and spilling out into the Gulf of Mexico (home to all those drop-dead gorgeous beaches you know and love). Historic neighborhoods established at the birth of the 20th century remain some of the most culturally rich and exciting places to visit. There’s also the quirky Gasparilla Pirate Festival that’s been invading the shores of Tampa Bay for more than a century....

Today, in not so fun news, we regret having to inform you that the contact paper you so adore lining your kitchen cabinets or even a counter backsplash, could make a roach problem worse. Take a deep breath, scan your living room floor for the pesky critters, and read on. As The Kitchn recently reported, cockroaches indeed have a penchant for contact paper, and while we may think that food is their only bait, the insects actually feast on everything from hair to paper, including your beloved sheets of contact paper....

There are some years you might have more wedding invitations on your refrigerator than you do magnets to hold them up. Though some invitations are to weddings you’re eager to attend, others may be save-the-dates for weddings you didn’t realize you’d even get an invite to in the first place: Wait, when was the last time I actually talked to Linda? Have I even met her fiancé? Don’t Worry About Headcount Remember that it’s understood: Every guest invited to a wedding may not be able to attend, so don’t fret about trying to fly across the country for a couple you don’t know that well....

You may look at Dolly Parton’s bedazzled frocks and think the country music icon has quite the clothing allowance. And while we’re sure some of her outfits cost a pretty penny, it turns out Parton prefers to buy outfits that aren’t too extravagantly priced. In a December 2020 appearance on Skavlan, a popular Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik Skavlan, Parton opened up about her process when shopping for new frocks, and we must admit we were pretty surprised....

While Southerners love a good thank you note, would you write one to a person who cut in front of you at the grocery store? One Florida Publix customer just might, because he owes a big thank you to the person who cut in line in front of him. Stephen Munoz Espinoza had stopped by a Delray Beach-area Publix grocery store to pick up a lottery ticket when another customer cut right in front of him at the lottery ticket machine....

Thanksgiving has never been a sit-down affair for chef and restaurateur Kelsey Barnard Clark. When she was growing up in Dothan, Alabama, her parents owned a beach house on the state’s Gulf Coast, where both sides of the family would meet up on the holiday weekend. “We didn’t set a table. Instead, about 30 of us would eat on paper plates with our legs dangling off a dock,” she says. “It was a loud, casual, fun, and absolutely magical potluck....

If you’ve ever watched any show involving home renovations, you probably know how sought-after and special hardwood floors are. It’s not surprising that something so sought-after probably requires a bit of maintenance, too. Unlike laminate, vinyl, linoleum, textile, stone, or carpeted flooring, hardwood floors require a special version of deep cleaning.“Some floor types, such as tile or luxury vinyl, are more durable and waterproof,” explains Kathy Turley, Director of Marketing for Home Clean Heroes in Virginia Beach, Virginia....

Pizza dough in your fridge or freezer is like money in the bank. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been short on time, energy, or ingredients but still managed to get dinner on the table thanks to a pound of pizza dough. Like pasta, it’s a great way to use up odds and ends in the refrigerator. But unlike pasta, pizza for supper actually feels like a special treat....

Waiting for bananas to ripen is like watching paint dry. It never seems to happen fast enough. Since most of the bananas you purchase at the grocery store probably have a good bit of ripening to do, and you really want to make that loaf of banana bread tonight, speed up the process and ripen your bananas in the oven. How to Ripen Bananas in the Oven To immediately ripen bananas for use in banana breads, cakes, and muffins, you can use the oven....

There are many reasons folks look forward to summers in the South. Whether you take a family trip to the beach, sweat it out in the stands at a baseball game, or just enjoy the long, sultry evenings sipping a refreshing cocktail while rocking on your porch, summer brings a multitude of pleasures. None of which, however, can compare with biting into a tender, juicy, and oh-so-sweet ripe peach. Like a lot of fresh produce (have you ever waited on an avocado to ripen?...

Michigan-based Old Europe Cheese, Inc. is recalling certain Brie and Camembert cheeses that may be contaminated with listeria. Brands subject to recall include Reny Picot, Block & Barrel, Lidl Preferred Selection, Market 32, Charmant, and more. According to the FDA, the products in question were distributed between August 1, 2022 and September 28, 2022, and were available at supermarkets, wholesale, and retail stores nationwide. Retailers include Albertsons, Safeway, Meijer, Harding’s, Shaw’s, Price Chopper, Market Basket, Raley’s, Save Mart, Giant Foods, Stop & Shop, Fresh Thyme, Lidl, Sprouts, Athenian Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods....

Just outside of Huntsville, Alabama, Whitney and Bethany Dean are creating their own little version of Mayberry, and they’re doing it one forgotten building at a time. The couple first stumbled upon tiny New Market seven years ago and have spent the better part of a decade revitalizing the “cool little gem” of a town. “There’s this little down-home Mayberry that’s forgotten and fallen apart,” Whitney explained. “It has a romance to it....

There’s nothing sweeter than wearing mommy-and-me outfits with your little ones. It’s a trend that will pretty much never go out of style, and we’re betting you’ll save the dress as a keepsake long after she’s grown up. So when you’re shopping for mommy-and-me dresses, you know it has to be cute and dainty. If you’ve been searching for an outfit that you and your daughter will love, go with PopReal Mommy and Me Matching Dresses that are super stylish and affordable....

It’s the first night of our trip, and a sudden rainstorm washes across the beach. But we’re snug inside an Airstream, eating boiled peanuts and drinking bottles of beer from the tiny fridge. By the next afternoon, we’ve had a mostly sunny day of exploring, and we’re not going to cloister inside our camper again. We nap while the ferry takes us—and our trailer—to our next destination. Then we buy fresh sheepshead fillets at a local seafood shop to cook on the grill back at our campsite....

According to our, 2017 Idea House interior designer Lindsey Coral Harper, “Vintage decor helps a home feel sophisticated but still attainable. I prefer that everything not be so shiny and new. A few beat-up furnishings look good to me because they give a room character. But it’s also about achieving a balance and combining the new with the old. Otherwise, the room starts looking more like a flea market.” Here are some of Lindsey’s best vintage decorating ideas:...

First things first. Here is the stat sheet on this impossibly sweet little cottage bungalow by Caldwell-Cline Architects. The overall footprint comes in at an ideal 2,695 square feet. It has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, and our favorite part (always!)—multiple porch situations. Guests are greeted by a friendly, petite front porch—a must for Southern neighborhoods. Then off the back you’ll find another covered porch, quite accommodating at 17’ by 12’....

They say you can’t make new old friends, but you can build a new old house—kind of. At our 2022 Idea House, a great escape in the River Dunes community near Oriental, North Carolina, designer Charlotte Harris Lucas did just that, filling the newly constructed home with elements borrowed from historic havens along the coast. From curated antiques to reimagined treillage, these thoughtful touches lend enduring appeal and timeless character to a house of any age....

The modern electric washing machine is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Back in the day, one would have to spend hours boiling water, hand-scrubbing clothing, hanging it out to dry, ironing, folding, and finally putting it all away, only to start all over again. The modern appliance transformed women’s lives, letting them get out of the laundry room and into the workforce or anywhere else they preferred to be....

It was announced Tuesday that there will be a public memorial for Lisa Marie Presley at her family’s Memphis home this Sunday. In a statement released to PEOPLE, a representative for Lisa Marie’s oldest daughter Riley Keough stated, “Riley, Harper, Finley, and Priscilla are grateful for the support, well-wishes, and outpouring of love honoring their beloved Lisa Marie. A public memorial service has been arranged on the front lawn of Graceland at 9:00 am on Sunday, January 22 in Memphis....