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At only 6 months old, Easton Sinnamon of Ramseur, North Carolina made history when he became the first person to receive a combination heart transplant and processed thymus tissue implantation. The procedure was performed in August by the medical team at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, one of the only hospitals in the world that does cultured thymus transplants. During the time of his transplant, Easton had already undergone two heart surgeries to treat a congenital heart disease that caused him to only have one heart ventricle instead of two....

Downtown Dallas is going dark in an effort to save the lives of millions of migrating birds. The glittering skyline will be dimmed over the next 10 days as part of an international initiative called Lights Out Texas to protect birds as they migrate across the U.S., according to a release from Downtown Dallas, Inc. Former first lady Laura Bush is among the Dallas leaders who’ve joined the growing movement to dim “unnecessary” lights in the city’s downtown during periods of heavy migration....

Tonight or this weekend, why not treat yourself to a TV series that will leave you with a smile on your face and eager for the next episode? With these stellar shows, we promise couch o’clock will be better than ever. Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries You’ll be captivated by this spin-off to the much-loved Australian mystery series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Here Phryne Fisher’s long-lost niece, Peregrine and James Steed (pictured above) work as detectives alongside a group of accomplished women to investigate 1960s murders in Melbourne....

Most people who live in the South are not big fans of the cold. Believe it or not, this includes three-time Olympic bobsledder, Elana Meyers Taylor. “I never ever thought I’d be doing a winter Olympic sport, because I hate the cold – I hate it!” Meyers Taylor told Southern Living. “But it’s one of those things that you tolerate to become an Olympian and live your dreams.” Meyers Taylor grew up in the warm temperatures of Metro Atlanta but now travels the world, racing down massive slopes of ice in a bobsled at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour....

Alabamians know: there’s nothing quite like the taste of Golden Eagle Syrup. Almost 100 years later, this uniquely delicious syrup is still being made in the tiny town of Fayette, Alabama, where it was invented by Victor Patterson in his backyard in 1928. Even back then, people couldn’t enough of Patterson’s honey-forward condiment, and he and his wife decided to turn their small-time syrup venture into a full-fledged business. According to AL....

Right now, we’re all taking extra precautions to keep ourselves and our families safe. But if the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has you worried about food safety, let us put your mind to ease: According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the likelihood of contracting COVID-19 through food is extremely low. “Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person to person through respiratory droplets. Currently, there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food,” CDC writes....

No dance floor? No problem. Learn the Charleston (after you’ve picked up the Shag), and you can take the party with you. Named for none other than Charleston, South Carolina, this dance gained popularity in the U.S. thanks to a 1923 song from the Broadway show Runnin’ Wild, which was composed by James P. Johnson. The song, aptly named “The Charleston,” became a runaway hit. The dance of the same name became an American favorite during the Roaring Twenties and is just as fun to try today....

No matter the season, a stunning layer cake is the crown jewel of any celebration. At Southern Living, we consider ourselves experts in the art of the layer cake. We’ve been baking these towering beauties for decades, and we’ve learned plenty of handy tips and tricks along the way. Here’s a secret that a Southern hostess might be uninclined to admit: Boxed cake can be great. We’ll always keep a box of cake mix around for hosting emergencies—all it takes is a bit of gussying-up to transform into moist, fluffy cake layers....

There is no need for me to belabor the point – everyone knows that there is always way too much turkey left over after the holiday meals or a Sunday supper. Whether we cooked a bird that was too big for our crowd, or whether the traditional side dishes were so fabulous that nobody ate the turkey, we are left with a lot of meat to bag up, hand out, freeze, and use up in leftovers....

It’s hard to find anything to dislike about fresh summer peaches—their heavenly aroma, their sunset-like orange-to-pink color, the honeyed sweetness when you bite into one, the fuzzy, chewy skin… Oh, wait. No one likes eating peach skin. Peach skin is gross. Sure, it’s nice to touch, but eating it feels like chomping on a slippery, hairy piece of gum—I always want to fish it out of my mouth as quickly as possible....

There are so many reasons to love cast iron cookware. It’s relatively affordable, versatile, and adds a ton of flavor to your favorite dishes, not to mention, it lasts for decades if you clean and care for it properly. In fact, plenty of folks pass down pieces to younger generations, and if you plan to do the same—or simply want to get as many years out of yours as possible—then you’re going to need a set of these popular pan cleaners....

Amber Khan-Robinson wanted her three children to step away from the screens. “My husband and I posed a challenge to them, saying they needed to come up with something for the summer that didn’t involve electronic devices,” she recalls. The trio decided that they wanted to start a business, and choosing frozen pops as their product was easy. They already enjoyed making them for family and friends. At their first event in the summer of 2016, and with help from their parents, the budding entrepreneurs sold 85 of their all-natural goodies out of a cooler....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it’s not because of the holidays. No, it’s because of citrus. While the rest of the nation sees crates of turnips as their available fresh, local produce, we are blessed with a bounty of lemons, oranges, limes, kumquats, grapefruits, tangerines, and mandarins—all bright, brilliant orbs of edible sunshine in an otherwise dreary, gray season. One of the most special offerings we lay claim to is the Satsuma, Louisiana’s answer to the clementine with an easy-to-peel rind and a mellow, honeyed taste....

The first time I tried succotash was approximately three weeks ago. I was at Real & Rosemary, which I have come to understand is a Birmingham institution of sorts. I reckoned if I was throwing myself face-first into the South, it might as well start with my mouth. “Oh! Succotash!” I exclaimed. I’m new to the South, and in my lack of confidence, succotash came out “soo-ko-tash.” I let each syllable warble around my tongue before coming out timidly....

Nothing quite compares to the cooking capabilities of a good cast iron pan. Everything from a delicious steak to an enormous ooey gooey chocolate chip cookie can be made in one of these. But as wonderful as they are, getting them sparkling clean without ruining their seasoned coating can be difficult. That is, unless you have the right dishwashing tool. Full Circle’s Tenacious C cast iron brush is built for the job and turns sticky, crusty skillets into clean pans in a matter of minutes....

You might want to think twice before picking up a kitchen towel ever again. Those handy towels—the ones you use for everything from drying the dishes and wiping counters to holding hot things—are breeding grounds for bacteria that cause food poisoning and infections. Gulp. A study from the University of Mauritius, as reported by U.S. News & World Report, found that a staggering 49% of kitchen towels contained bacterial growth. Unsurprisingly, in their examination of 100 kitchen towels after one month of use, researchers also discovered that bacterial growth increased in larger families and with the presence of children....

Whether you call them hurricane lilies, naked ladies, or surprise lilies, spider lilies (Lycoris radiata) are among autumn’s most welcome harbingers. My guess is up until now, most of you would say that red is the only color. Not so, mis amigos. The ones above in my garden now glow the most glorious golden yellow and are every bit as showy as the red. Let me tell you about them....

Austin has made its mark on the South as one of our region’s coolest, hippest cities. As America’s live-music capital, this vibrant cultural hub is bursting with entertainment and activity. From its booming nightlife to innovative food scene, you’ll have a hard time choosing what not to include on your itinerary. Summer is a big time for the city with music festivals and an abundance of outdoor activities. Schedule your trip to Austin over the Fourth of July for a front row seat to the city in all its patriotic glory....

If you call the South home, you know peas aren’t those little green balls. Those are English peas. Southern peas, also known as field peas or cowpeas, are actually legumes. These hearty, heat-loving beans come in all sorts of varieties (zipper, crowder, cream, black-eye, pink-eye), but one pea is king. Or should I say, queen. Lady peas, a variety of cream peas, are prized above all others for their sweet flavor, tender texture, and pretty color—they remain pale green or yellowish-white even when cooked....

When it comes to the holidays, it can be overwhelming to prepare your house for all those wonderful guests and parties. From the basics to the deep-clean, here is a guide to get you through the season. And, if you’re still looking for ways to put off today what could be just swept under the rug tomorrow, take a minute to find out if you clean like Mama. Start Early & Don’t Procrastinate Walk through the house as if you were your mother-in-law walking in for the first time, and make notes of imperfections....