Orlando's Universal Epic Universe Park Finally Has An Opening Date

Plus, tickets soon go on sale this week. Guests whobook a seven-day packagecan save up to $200 on costs plus early park admission. Credit:Courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort Credit:Universal Epic Universe Credit:Universal Epic Universe

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 34 words · Keith Delgado

Ornamental Purslane Flowers Add Color All Summer Long

No green thumb required. They require almost zero effort to care for and yield beautiful, colorful flowers all summer long. Here’s why you oughta add easy purslane flowers to your garden. Credit: Getty Images The amount of water it gets from summer rain showers is enough to keep it growing and blooming. Plant it in hanging baskets, to edge flower borders, or as a ground cover. Give it full sun and light well-drained soil, such as sandy soil, that is slightly acidic....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Kristin Harding

Oscar Mayer Is Currently Hiring Full-Time Wienermobile Drivers

Do you have what it takes to join Oscar Mayers 37th class of Hotdoggers? Oscar Mayer Do you have what it takes to drive one of the most iconic automobiles on the planet? If so, Oscar Mayer has a job for you. Credit:Oscar Mayer Manager Brand Communications for Oscar Mayer at The Kraft Heinz Company, said in a news release. Statistically speaking, more people have visited space than driven the Wienermobile!...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Melissa Gonzales

Our 2025 Idea House's Landscape Design Takes Cues From Its Virginia Foothills Location

Learn more about the inspirations behind the design. In part, that meant leaning into the beauty of what already existed on the property. Youve got water on three sides, with two streams and a pond, he says. Credit:Courtesy of Rosney Co. Architects Its a small country path that takes you to the house, says Ryang of the short winding driveway. Its about what it will become, he says. Its a little bit different than instant gratification....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Stephanie Wilson

Our Easiest, Most Popular One-Pot Meal Of 2024

A dish must meet a lot of requirements to go into my regular dinner time rotation. Bonus points if it only requiresone potor pan. ThisSpinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pastafits the bill perfectly thanks to some clever cooking techniques and bold ingredients. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely A Simple and Smart Cooking Trick The recipe has a clever way of cooking the spinach.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Kayla Franklin

Our Favorite Pimento Cheese

One of the firstdishes Southern cooks masteris homemade pimento cheese. In a dish this simple, texture is important. The time you take to pull out yourbox graterand shred by hand will pay off in taste. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez Can’t wait for your next gathering to whip up a batch of Southern pimento cheese? jar diced pimiento, drained 1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce 1teaspoonfinely grated onion 1teaspoonground red pepper 1cupchopped pecans 1(8-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Ashley Mueller

Our Food Editor Swears This Simple Ingredient Makes Boxed Cake Mix Taste Even Better

Our food editor shares the easiest way to make a cake mix taste better. In that case, you’re free to use salted butter. Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food styling: Mary-Claire Britton Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Miguel Lane

Our Food Editor Swore This Grocery Store Sheet Cake Was Homemade

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. My son is in elementary school, which means that our family is on the birthday party circuit. Some months, we attend a classmates party every weekend. Credit: Cyndi Monaghan / Getty Images Cake is great, dont get me wrong, but even I can get a little tired of it. Mom, youve gotta try this, he said. Half-eaten food, thanks! My sugar-loving kid was rightthis was a really, really good piece of cake....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Angela Richardson

Our Food Editor's Best Tip For Cutting Tough Winter Squash

Slicing squash doesn’t have to be scary. These thick skinned, strangely shaped vegetables are a huge hassle to cut and peel. Thankfully, there is a better way, and it involves your microwave. Credit:Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Instead of putting your fingers at risk, soften it up in the microwave. Credit:Jessica Furniss Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Duane Conley

Our Food Editor's Secret To The Best Homemade Pizza

Its just a little work but so worth it. Andjust like bacon, even when its bad, its still pretty darn good! Why Roasting Makes A Difference On Pizza Roasted garlicis my favorite way to prepare garlic. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland How To Roast Garlic For Pizza What To Do With Roasted Garlic Credit: 4kodiak / Getty Images

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Tina Hines

Our Food Editor's Secret To The Most Flavorful Soups And Broths

Don’t toss your cheese rinds out! And the uses for Parmesan don’t end there. What Is The Rind And Is It Edible? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox The Parmesan rind is a protective layer that forms on the cheese as it ages. While it’s safe to eat, its commonly discarded because it’s hard and difficult to chew. That doesnt mean it isnt full of flavor though! Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Stephen Long

Our Licensing Partners

In the 57 years since that first issue was printed,Southern Livinghas delivered on that promiseand more. Here is a snapshot of where you’re free to findSouthern Livinglicensed goods today. This line is sold exclusively at Dillards and includes bedding, tabletop, kitchen, cookware, and linens. Over the years, we have developed more than 10,000 unique items together. TheSouthern LivingHome Collection is currently available onDillards.comand at more than 240 Dillards stores nationwide....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Catherine Fletcher

Our Most Popular Cake Recipe Of All Time

Fromcasserolesto cornbread tobarbecue, when it comes to Southern classics, weve just about seen and cooked it all. Butdessertshold a particularly special place in the hearts of our staff and our readers. And many of those beloved cake recipes came straight from the pagesSouthern Livingall those years ago. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox So, which of these cakes has truly stood the test of time? Which one is celebrated above all the rest?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Virginia Mitchell