Big things are happening on the Drummond Ranch. When Ree Drummond’s kids left home, her house felt a little too big. Sothe Pioneer Womandid what many empty nesters before her have done, she downsized. Credit: NBC / Contributor/Getty Images Unlike most people though, Drummond moved right next door. It wasn’t just an empty nest that inspired the move, though. “It wasn’t a charming 50-year-old house,“Drummond toldPeople. They are apparently quite happy in their new smaller home....

If you dont have them, its time to get em. I remember when I first learned the difference between regular pajamas and “the good pajamas.” My grandmother was preparing to go to the hospital overnight for surgery. Credit: Getty Images/Sydney Bourne Until then, I had never seen her in a matching pajama set. Here’s what she meant. Well, those are “the good pajamas.” In fact, there should be a whole set dedicated to the unplanned and unknown....

This grapefruit soft drink is back in the spotlight with new canned cocktails. Before flavoredsparkling waterbecame the biggest canned drink craze, there was Fresca. Now, I can’t help but love it, too. Credit: Southern Living/Coca Cola Company Fresca’s Appeal So, what made this citrusy soft drink so appealing to so many? Put simply, it’s incredibly refreshing. The official Instagram account of Fresca USA even states, “Spoiler Alert: We’re hard to find....

It’s a lunchtime miracle. Publix subs (hereafter referred to as “Pub Subs”) are no secret. They are, famously, enormous Southern-favorite sub sandwichesbut they’re so much more than that. Credit: Courtesy of publix.com Visit thePublix websiteand see photo after photo of delicious submarine sandwiches and wrapsmore than 100, to be specific. Get A Sandwich, Fresh And Fast And that’s the secret. Standing there at the counter, you could check in with yourself....

Our favorite gameday snack starts with a can of diced tomatoes and green chilies. I live forfootball season. The only cheese allowed in Rotel Dip is Velveeta, or a store-brand version of it. Rotel Dip.Credit: Caitlin Bensel Sometimes the basics are best. Do You Have To Use Rotel Brand Chiles? to the slow cooker. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser Serve with tortilla chips. Then, pour the dip into a slow cooker to stay warm for the length of the game....

Southerners have mastered the art of nicknamesand no, they don’t always make sense. Growing up, I had a great-aunt they called Sister, and an uncle everyone simply called Brother. I couldnt believe I had never wondered. Andy Griffith with Bernard P. Fife, better known to all of Mayberry as “Barney”.Credit:Everett Collection Its not a novel experience for many Southerners. In my head, there are countless examples from my hometown alone....

It’s probably the not-so-secret ingredient in your grandmother’s famous biscuits. Do you ever wonder why biscuitstaste so much better in the South? White Lily What’s So Special About White Lily Flour? Credit:White Lily White Lily is also more finely sifted than other floursits packaging even advertises it as “pre-sifted.” Generations of bakers have claimed it as the secret to the perfect, flaky biscuit. Check out the brand’scommunity Facebook group, supported by more than 300,000 avid White Lily fans and bakers....

Getty Images Well always appreciate fresh takes on interiors. What tops the list of design gems to hail from the last century? Its a topic worthy of debate though few can rival the vintage pink tile bathroom. Credit:Getty Images And, my, are we glad they did. While were on the topic of pink baths, we cant neglect the pink porcelain sink. These original little beauties were often outfitted with chrome legs and exposed plumbing....

It all starts with a simple message. It might sound counterintuitive, but hear me out. Even if our responses for the meaning of the season are still works in progress. Credit:Getty Images What Is St. Nicholas Day & When Is It Celebrated? St. Nicholas Day honors Saint Nicholas, the saint who inspired Santa Claus. Why Do We Celebrate St. Nicholas Day? Why Do We Leave Shoes Out On St. Nicholas Day?...

Because there’s part of me that wishes I were from here, like born here, you know? But being a transplant, having lived here for 50 years, this is my home. I can’t imagine living outside of the South." Credit:Jeremy Cowart Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls Southern Living About Biscuits & Jam Credit:Southern Living

It about killed me. You go through everything from my family… the clothes, the hair, the story… “Well, it about killed me going through there ‘cause I got so emotional.” The 78 year old consulted her extensive personal archives to help design the project. Credit:Theo Wargo/WireImage It includes videos of backstage moments and other rarely seen footage. It stirs a lot of emotion in me, Parton toldKnox Newswhen the experience opened in May....

Regulars already know their orders by heart and pass the time drinking a midday beer. Ahead, discover the heart and history of this New Orleans staple restaurant. The restaurant is a testament to the resilience of New Orleans' workday traditions. Credit:Robbie Caponetto After recovering from significant Hurricane Katrina flooding, the Parkway became a culinary destination. Why The Po’Boy Is So Perfect The Parkway’s hallmark is sticking to solid kitchen fundamentals....

Stuckey’s pecan log, anyone? Have you seen Buc-ee’s snack selection? Southerners will always love crossing paths with any roadside store, if only for nostalgia’s sake. The pralines are a plus.