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Remember when we weren’t dreaming about doughnuts 24/7? Yeah, neither do we. Thankfully, Krispy Kreme got our telepathic message and decided to further delight taste buds nationwide with the launch of a collection of limited edition mini doughnuts in flavors inspired by some of our favorite desserts. The Mini Dessert Doughnut Collection debuted at participating shops across the country on January 11, and includes four delectable mini doughnuts: Lemon Bar, Strawberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Birthday Cake....

When hunger strikes, Krispy Kreme delivers. If you ask us, fruity doughnuts sound like a pretty good way to deliver a jolt of sweetness to our harried souls amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In a press release, the Winston-Salem-based doughnut chain announced the debut of “Fresh off the Line Doughnuts,” a trio of three fruit flavors that will be released throughout the next three weeks and available on Tuesday through Friday on their given debut weeks....

Looking to add some pop and personality to your kitchen? Then, open the door to the idea of enhancing your space with painted cabinets. While this trend originally harkens back to the mid-1990s, colored cabinets are suddenly making a resurgence in the hub of the home. “In recent years, as we took refuse in our homes from the COVID crisis, colorful kitchens began trending again in earnest,” says Dennese Guadeloupe-Rojas, an interior designer in Silver Spring, Maryland....

It’s available in three size options (throw, twin/full, and full/queen) and five color choices. It’s cozy and soft while still being lightweight enough to use year-round. It’s machine-washable on the gentle cycle but, for best results, make sure to read the care instructions fully before washing to extend the life of your blanket. Reviewers agree that this blanket is a great deal for the quality. “Oh my goodness, this throw has been sent down from Heaven, surely....

Scupper-what? Repeat after me: “Scup-per-nong.” Don’t forget that final “n”—the word rhymes with “song,” not “frog.” Southerners will know scuppernong grapes by their greenish golden skin, sweet fragrance, and late-summer appearance. They’re native to the southeastern U.S., so enjoying a plump scuppernong plucked off a vine warmed by the summer sun is a quintessentially Southern experience. Botanically speaking, they’re a variety of muscadine grape that goes by the scientific name Vitis rotundifolia ‘Scuppernong....

Last year, when two-year-old Natalyn Mann was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease that resulted in the removal of both her kidneys, her whole family took tests to find out who might be a kidney match. Her aunt, Sara Cathey, turned out to be a perfect match. There was just one problem: Sara’s weight. At 270 pounds, the South Carolina paramedic wasn’t physically fit enough to make the donation. “I save complete strangers on a daily basis,” Sara told WSAV....

Thinking about moving to the South? Not sure what to expect as a new homeowner? Wondering why everyone falls head over heels for porches, large kitchens, and open floor plans? Searching for the right materials to build your dream home in the Lowcountry? We spoke with Allen Patterson of Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, South Carolina, member of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program, who has been building in the area for over 30 years....

If we told you that you needed to paint your whole kitchen something called Cyberspace would you believe us? Because right now, we can’t get enough of it. We’ve seen the return of colorful kitchens, and this moody blue-grey perfectly straddles timelessness and trendiness. (Not an easy feat!) It’s the perfect fit for cabinets that may need a slight update. Don’t get us wrong—we love a white kitchen. We’ve got a whole archive of them....

The nuances of social interaction in the South know no bounds. Somehow, the people are just as gracious, such as when welcoming a new person into the community via a casserole or writing a thank you note for even the little things, as they are discerning when others don’t return the same energy. It is truly a labyrinth of manners almost impossible to master. Yet, we try. One topic that Southerners will never stop talking about: the subtleties around greeting others in public....

Chocolate and mint are a classic combination whether you’re eating an ice cream cone at a Little League game, downing Junior Mints at the movie theater, or having a post-dinner cocktail. While some people prefer a glug of bourbon or a sip of sherry as their evening cocktail, anyone with a sweet tooth—or a sense of fun—knows the Grasshopper is a winner. Thanks to the combination of crème de menthe and crème de cacao with just enough light cream to make it all go down smooth, Grasshoppers are dessert in a glass....

In an era of two-day shipping and grocery delivery, Addam Evans wants to give you an old-school butcher shop experience. “We want you to come in and we want to challenge you a little bit on what you think you want, then talk about what you really want,” says Evans. Opened this summer in Birmingham, Alabama’s Pepper Place market district, The Son of a Butcher is a purveyor of thoughtfully sourced meats, seafood, cheeses, and other specialty kitchen goods, like olive oils and small-batch jams....

It’s almost that perfect Chick-fil-A season again. You know what we’re talking about: The magic hour where we can sip on a Frosted Sunrise in one hand, as we spoon up Chick-fil-A’s Chicken Tortilla Soup with the other. Fall, how we love thee. But as you get to slurping the fan-favorite soup, returning this November, you may wonder what makes the motley mix so special. Turns out, the popular soup has a little-known ingredient slipped into the flavorful stock: Spicy chicken....

There will always be a little magic in a handwritten letter. Nothing can replace the feeling of surprise when it shows up in the mailbox or the smile it puts on the recipient’s face when reading words written by a dear friend or family member. It brings us close, even if we’re hundreds of miles apart. A little magic. As we get older and life gets busy, we can get lured into feeling like the act of writing letters (particularly thank you notes) is a chore....

So you want to meet Willie Nelson? In Texas? See him perform in concert? Go home with a signed guitar? All of the above, please. It just keeps getting better and better in this amazing contest that supports Farm Aid, the nonprofit and eponymous annual benefit concert that fights tirelessly to support family farmers across America. In partnership with fundraising platform Omaze, Farm Aid has created a special contest to meet Willie Nelson and see him perform at his Texas ranch....

Crab Q&A Whether stacked neatly on ice in tidy white tubs or scuttling across the bottom of a tank, crabs are available in lots of ways—from whole, live crabs to cooked meat and claws—and yes, they are worth the splurge. Inside that rough exterior lies some of the best flavor the sea has to offer: slightly sweet, slightly salty, and perfectly tender. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the seafood market....

Is it your turn to choose a new book for book club? Do you have a vacation coming up and need to find something new to read? It’s always a good time to pick up a book by a great Southern writer, so we’ve compiled a list of iconic Southern women authors to inspire your reading this season. These writers are helping to shape the contemporary Southern canon, and we’re always excited to dive into their work, much of which is set in the South....

Spring and summer are jam-packed with delicious, fresh new growth: squash, okra, strawberries, and peaches, to name a few. What many people don’t know, though, is that lots of the beautiful Southern color we see in our front yards can make its way to our plates. No, not just from our vegetable gardens—from our flower gardens too. Edible flowers have served for hundreds of years as a way to both beautify and enhance the flavors of a kitchen creation, whether it’s an entrée, a dessert, or even a drink....

Jonathan Harrison grew up on Sunday lunch. As a native of Columbiana, Alabama, Sunday afternoons were reserved for big family meals at his grandmother’s house. Those meals spurred a passion for food that blossomed when he discovered “Queen Ina Garten” at the age of 12. “She was the reason I got up on Saturday mornings,” he told Southern Living. “Not cartoons, not football, not anything like that. I was getting up to watch the new hour of Barefoot Contessa....

It was a typical enough Saturday morning. I was paying a visit to Alabama Peanut Co. in Birmingham, Alabama, picking up essential snacks for a road trip. Before even perusing the many compelling flavor options like classic salt, Cajun, and even Wickles Pickles-flavored, there was a core decision to make: boiled or roasted? For me, a South Georgia native, there was no question. Boiled, all the way. For my companion from Texas, it was roasted....

If Brigitte Bardot found herself on this side of the Atlantic, we could bet you that there’s a high probability we’d find her at Little Palm, the Saint-Tropez-inspired bar in Charleston’s new Ryder Hotel, located in the Historic District. While you won’t find a tarte tropézienne here, there’s still plenty of elegance to whisk you away to the French Riviera—all while keeping you firmly rooted in the coastal charm of Charleston....