This easygoing island earned more Souths Best awards than any other destination this year. Getty Images St. Simons Island, the largest ofGeorgias barrier islands, occupies only 17 square miles. Incredibly, St. Simons Island appears four different times on our newly releasedSouths Best list. Credit:Getty Images Looks like its time to pay a visit! Located along the eastern shore is East Beach, the most popular beach on the island. Burgers and wings are Brogens' specialty, but you might also order pizza, salads, and sandwiches....

But what if a salty ingredient could do even more than that? But soy sauce’s entry into the dessert world isn’t as commonyet. The range is helpful because it gives you a little flexibility depending on how salty you like your desserts. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Do Soy Sauce Brownies Taste Like? At first, I couldn’t tell much of a difference. The taste very much resembles salted caramel....

It elevates ordinary cheddar cheese slices in a way I didnt think I could afford. It was a relatively mundane scene. That is, until I got to mymother-in-lawRobin’s sandwich. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox I obliged, but couldnt hide my surprise. What made you think of that? My mother-in-law said that shes been adding the 200-year-old condiment to her grilled cheese sandwiches ever since. I cooked it just like I would normally, sliced it diagonally, and went to town....

Its great for finding unique, budget-conscious host gifts too. Sifting through the stocking loot always proved fun, especially since there were lots of sweets. In shiny silver-and-purple foil, there were violet mints. For a fragrant mantel finish, bake citrus slices low and slow in the oven and string them together with twine (and an occasional dab of hot glue).Credit:Brie Williams Tartan-printed wrappers concealed Walkers shortbread cookies. And Haribo gummies arrived in assorted colors and shapes that Id never seen at The Pig....

Skillet-fried peaches are way easier than a pie, and just as delicious. But all good things must come to an end. Were nearing the end of peach season in the Southhave you had your fill yet? Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox What Are Skillet-Fried Peaches? Fried doesnt have to mean golden and crispy. Similar to fried apples, theseSkillet-Fried Peachesare soft, sticky, and lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg....

Jack Black is also Takodas seeing eye horse. He helps Takoda find his way and gives him comfort with his company, the post explains. Takoda was rescued from a cruelty case and had to haveboth of his eyes removed. Credit:Humane Society of North Texas Takoda arrived at our ranch without his sight and a body condition score of 1, hisprofilereads. He immediately perked up and his spirits were lifted as we began to provide care and food for him....

CBS announcer Jim Nantz has famously compared the bunkers at Augusta National to bowls of sugar. They pop, they stand out, Nantz told theLA Times. Visually, they look different than everything else that you see. Credit:Gregory Shamus/Getty Images It just fits the rest of the motif, that its fantasyland for the golfer. Everything feels like perfect. It fits the place so well. It brings out the green in the grass....

The 2023 trending nail color wasn’t a color at all. Naked nails are in. Heres how to achieve beautiful bare nails at home. Credit:Getty Images/deniskomarov French Nails French manicureshave also reemerged in style to some peoples happiness, and others dismay. Updated French manicures favor a neutral nude pink base with thin polished tips that are barely noticeable. Bare nails are back! It also does not require upkeep or removal, which means you dont need to be scared about chipping....

Straight from the Southern Living Test Kitchen. How do you like your grits? FormerSouthern LivingTest Kitchen Director Robby Melvin prefers to cook grits in a mixture of water and heavy cream. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell “I use mostly water with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cream. “Cooking grits in all milk or chicken stock imparts too much of those flavors into the grits.”...

H-E-B isnt just a supermarket. Its a lifestyle, and its one that Texans will brag about to anyone who will listen. Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer What Are Charro Beans? Credit:H-E-B Why Is H-E-Bs Version So Special? Canned refried beans dont have the best reputation, as many popular brands suffer from serious blandness. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

And no, it’s not their flowers. Everyone knows about the excellent fresh flower selection at Trader Joes. But theres another front-of-store find that deserves its flowers, and itsTrader Joesfirst-rate greeting card selection. Credit: Melissa Renwick/Contributor/Getty And honestly, I would never dare give a gift without a card to accompany. Therein lies the beauty of a Trader Joes card. Next time youre in Trader Joe’s, yes, grab somehydrangeasfor your dining room table....

Getty Images / globalmoments Annabelle Tometichs new bookThe Mango Treeis as juicy as the tropical fruit itself. Hachette Book Group Growing Up Filipino-American The book starts with the felony. The family faces heartbreaking losses, too. Credit:Getty Images / globalmoments Mangoes And Manila There is joy, too. The story eventually circles back to Josefina’s arrest and trial, from the beginning of the book. Credit:Hachette Book Group

Get ready to fall in love with “Christmas Scent.” Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox What Is Stovetop Potpourri? What Is In Christmas Scent? Credit:Getty Images It calls for cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, bay leaves, lemon, and orange. Can I Give It As A Gift? (it’s possible for you to often find them at stores like World Market or on Amazon.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Check often, and add additional water, if needed....