Plus, Grumpys gripe of the week. We would cut it down, but we love the shade. How can we prevent it from blooming next season?" That’s more than an equal trade. That’s what I would do. Gripe of the Week Are you looking to plant a tree this spring? The botanical name is betula nigra. Plus it drops leaves, twigs, and flaking bark nonstop. You could plant a maple called October Glory....
Is your plant starting to look leggy? They’re great on their own or together in acontainer garden. However, people don’t tell you that you may start to see your succulent’s shape change. Credit: Getty Images If you’ve noticed your succulent growing tall, here’s a little bit about why. First, take a stab at introduce more light into its daily routine. This will prevent your succulent from stretching further. You’ll want to take a sharp pair of shears and cut right above a set of leaves....
Are you baking one this year? The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality, so what better way to welcome guests? Not familiar with this Easter favorite? Credit:Jen Causey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn We’ll tell you all about pineapple casserole below. What Is Pineapple Casserole? A Southern tradition:My family’sPineapple Casseroleis the stuff of legend. At anypotluckget-together, there are sure to be four or five 9x13 dishes of pineapple casserole....
Throughout the South and across the national landscape ofcollege football, fans rejoicedor just breathed a little easier. The Dream Killer, the Gravedigger, was done. Saban, the greatest coach in that sports history, hadretired. Credit: Collegiate Images/Contributor/Getty Images The future seemed hard to fathom. Being a football fan down here is stressful. We forget that its just a game. But with Saban, we always had a feeling that it would be all right....
Decorate early or make your decor last into January. Waiting until Black Friday prevents your beautiful tree from stealing yourbig turkey dinner’sthunder. In other words, you’re here for early setupandearly takedown. Credit:PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: PAIGE MULLINS Others who follow the Christian calendar may prefer to decorate according to the Advent season. Marked with lighting candles around a wreath, Advent blends seamlessly into your other more holiday-themed decorating. If your attic space is large enough, you could even store it decorated....
Don’t let the name fool you. Livermush needs better PR, starting with its name. Despite the pinpoint accuracy, the words “liver” and “mush” are not alluring. Credit: @pinkinthemiddleblog What if we instead called it pate? Livermush is a well-made, well-seasoned, liver-rich spread, just like many pates and terrines. Here’s what else to know about thisNorth Carolina favorite food. What Is Livermush? The higher proportion of cornmeal is what distinguishes livermush from liver pudding....
Ugg boots?Ballet flats?Skinny Jeans? My mother is absolutely perfect at doing just that, and it’s majorly paid off. Credit:Getty Images/Kathrin Ziegler Credit:Getty Images/Olga Pankova Credit:Getty Images/fcafotodigital
The original queen of clean. carpet in a shade probably called Sand Dune or something similarly expected. I vacuumed that carpet every single day. Credit:Getty Images It felt like we were playing house, and I reveled in it. But I also experienced something more with each pass of the vacuum. With my dad one of six and my mom one of eight, I never knew a quiet holiday. As such, we constantly begged for cousin sleepovers, no matter how recently the last one went down....
Everett Collection The other day, I stood in line at the grocery store to buy some stamps. Thank you, have a good day, I said. Handing me my stamps, she replied, You too, maam! Credit:Everett Collection Im 43, well beyond miss territory. I am not the cashiers boss, or mother, or superior in any way. A smile and youre welcome, have a good day is more than enough. In fact, it feels more genuine....
I see your china and raise you Chinet. Ours is a casual, jeans-and-boots kind of affair. I never thought much about this tradition of necessity until COVID-19 struck. Credit:Peter Frank Edwards With just my parents, sisters, and I spending Thanksgiving together, things looked a little different. It was lovely, and there was nary a paper plate in sight. And what do you know? Thats a tradition worth holding onto.
When I was a girl growing up inLouisville, Kentucky, holidays were spent at Aunt Julie’s house. After we overfilled our dishes, we would then scatter to enjoy the feast. It was the desserts that brought the whole family back together after dinner. Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Torie Cox Here’s what makes this Kentucky jam cake special. In short, it is perfect. Here is what I learned....
Prepare to make a little (more) room in the budget. I always tell my clients, plumbing matters, says Elebash. There Are Endless Options When it comes to choosing fixtures and finishes, the options are endless. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Interior Design: Allison Elebash You always need to look at the style and intent of the architecture, she advises. That drives your decision, whether its the lighting, hardware, or color palette....
The South CentralTexas city of San Antoniois world-famous for its impeccable Tex-Mex cuisine and its vibrant array of taquerias. What Is A Puffy Taco? The puffy taco resembles infladitas, which originate in Veracruz, Mexico. Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kay Clark Infladitas are made with a puffed tortilla and have been made for a long, long time. What Makes An Excellent Puffy Taco? Lala’s has to be my favorite. It is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall joint known for its handmade tacos....
