Venomous Sea Creatures That Look Like Eyeballs Washing Up On Texas Beach

These creepy cousins of the Portuguese man o war should be appreciated from afar. This spaghetti monster, also called thread jellies, has the scientific name of Rhizophysa. The gas filled float at the top looks like an eyeball at first glance, with long tentacles below. Credit:Jace Tunnell/Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Siphonophores are colonial organisms consisting of numerous individual parts known as zooids....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Kristina Price

Vince Gill Dedicates Emotional Performance To Toby Keith And Blake Shelton’s Late Brother

I thought Id do something sweet tonight, Gill told the crowd in Tulsa. He was just such a huge music fan. You could hear him coming six blocks away, the stereo blaring out of his truck. Credit:Jason Davis/Getty Images for CMT Keith was 62 when he lost his battle with stomach cancer earlier this year.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Lauren Robertson DDS

Vinegar Pie

From desperate times comes delicious desserts. What Is Vinegar Pie? These types of pies gained popularity during the Great Depression, leading to the labeldesperation pies. Credit: Micah A. Leal Vinegar pie can be baked up to three days before serving. Refrigerate and serve lightly chilled or at room temperature. It can also be frozen for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Thaw in the refrigerator and serve slightly chilled or at room temperature....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Shawn Finley

Virginia Chef Celebrates Juneteenth And Her Heritage Through Ice Cream

I basically marked all of them, she says. Something in my brain just kind of clicked, she remembers. I like to create, and its easy with ice cream because its such a blank canvas. Credit:Mariah Miranda As long as it freezes and scoops, it can be any flavor. metro area in 2015. All my neighbors were immigrants or children of immigrants, she says. Credit:Victor Protasio She recalls going to friends houses for Ethiopian food one night and Vietnamese the next....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Susan Russell

Virginia Dad Gifts Son Winning Lottery Ticket For A Wedding Gift

This was the best way to get him out of my basement. Andrews' dad handed his winning ticket over to his son as awedding giftand let him make the choice. All Virginia Lottery profits go to K-12 education in Virginia, according to a release from the lottery. Credit:Courtesy Virginia Lottery The state raised more than $934 million last year - all of which goes to K-12 education.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Eric Smith

Virginia High School Students Raise $20,000 To Surprise Beloved Janitor With Dream Car

Francis Apraku is now the proud owner of a Jeep Wrangler. When they asked him what he wanted, he said he “desired to get a Jeep Wrangler.” Unbeknownst to Apraku, they set about making it happen. Credit:Lydia Russo Six months ago they set up aGoFundMefor their favorite janitor. After months of fundraising, they reached their $20,000 goal on Saturday, September 7. His reaction made it all worth it. “I will give thanks to Almighty God for making today for me....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Karen Hunt

Virginia Willis

Virginia Willis is a Food connection Kitchen chef and James Beard award-winning cookbook author. She is has been featured in the NY Times, Washington Post, People Magazine, and USA Today. Fans love her knack for giving classic French dishes a down-home feel and reimagining Southern favorites. Beginning in 2019 she lost 65 pounds and has kept it off for well over a year. In 2022, her health journey was documented in Eating Well magazine as a weight loss success story....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Bryan Castro

Visitor From France Finds 7.46-Carat Diamond At Arkansas State Park

It is a magical place, where the dream of finding a diamond can come true! After the launch, Navas and a friend planned to check outNew Orleans. Along the way he learned about the world-famous Crater of Diamonds State Park. Credit:Crater of Diamonds State Park His interest piqued, Navas decided that a detour was needed. After hours of digging, he found a diamond just sitting on the surface of the soil....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Mrs. Angela Butler MD

Vivian Howard Talks Her North Carolina Roots, Famous Nachos, and New Book

The chef, restaurateur, and author joins us on Biscuits & Jam. I would really love to, to make it with you, to see how you do it.' And they’re like, ‘OK, great. Credit: Baxter Miller So you’ll have to stand like outside of here because women taint it.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, my God…this is so wild.'" They’re so simple and so mundane that, you know, people never even wrote them down....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Yvonne Cox

Vrbo's Vacation Rental Of The Year Is In This Dreamy Southern Town

Three other Southern spots made the list, too. Four stunning properties, all chock-full of Southern charm, are included in this year’s list. All that’s necessary for creating the perfect escape? Credit:Courtesy Vrbo Adding your favorite people. More Hot Spots Up next isDeep Water Dayslocated inFolly Beach, South Carolina. This rental sleeps up to 12 guests and is a 10-minute walk from Folly Island Beach. Credit:Courtesy Vrbo And there’s even more good news for those who are ready to book....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Michelle Munoz

Waffle House Is Dimming The Lights And Taking Reservations For Valentine's Day

Looking to smother and cover that special someone with love this Valentine’s Day? Waffle House’sValentine’s Day gifttradition reportedly began in 2008 at a location in John’s Creek, Georgia. “This is the only night that Waffle House locations take reservations,” Kinskey continued. Credit: Sean Pavone Photo/Getty Images Find a participating Waffle House location near you at WaffleHouse.com.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Melissa Castro

Waffle House Revealed An Off-Menu Brunch Sandwich They Actually Endorse

We’re spilling about how to make this secret menu item at home. However, not every Waffle House secretmenu itemis endorsed by staff. In fact, many special orders are despised by cooks and servers. Credit:Getty Images They responded by postingviral videosof their own with signs that read, “Order from the menu. Stick to a Texas Bacon Cheesesteak Melt or a Texas Sausage Egg and Cheese Melt.” Then, “thank us later,” the Waffle House social media team jokes....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Pamela Boyd

Waffle Iron Hash Browns

Use a waffle iron to make the crispiest breakfast potatoes ever. Give it a tryyou won’t be disappointed. Ingredients 1(30-oz.)pkg. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely frozen shredded hash browns, thawed 1 1/2cupsmatchstick carrots(from 1 [10-oz.] Squeeze out any excess moisture from thawed hash browns, and place in a large bowl. Lightly brush preheated waffle iron with oil. Scoop about 2/3 cup hash brown mixture into each well, spreading in an even layer....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Brian Hernandez