Candace Echols is a writer from Memphis, Tennessee. Candace Echols is a regular columnist at The Daily Memphian newspaper. Experience Candace Echols studied Journalism and Mass Communications at Samford University over twenty years ago. Upon graduation, she put down the pen and moved abroad. She has run many half-marathons, a full marathon, a triathlon, and many, many carpools. Shes been writing for magazines, websites, and her local newspaper ever since....

Channel your inner pastry chef and elevate your cake with these vibrant embellishments that are a cinch to make. Make up to five days ahead, and layer between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container. Store at room temperature. Credit: Alison Miksch Preheat oven to 225. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and lightly grease with cooking spray. Remove 15 to 20 long strips from carrots, using a vegetable peeler....

Yes, you need pumpkin spice pecans in your life. Fall is prime time forpecans. Once the fall season rolls around, we can’t get enough of pumpkin spice. Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis These Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans channel all of our favorite seasonal flavors into one scrumptious snack. Trust us when we say that they’re absolutely irresistible. confirm your nuts are thoroughly coated with the sugar mixture, giving them all a nice crunch....

Settling the great debate. I personally lovehomemade cranberry sauce, because my mom has always made it from scratch that way. I look forward to the sparkly crystal dish filled with jammy berries cooked to luminescent crimson. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox But what do Southern chefs really think? I set about finding out. Here are what some chefs have to say. Credit: Getty Images Saucey Cranberry Sauce Cranberry … Credit: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

This crunchy, refreshing cantaloupe salad gets a kick from a chile-lime dressing. It adds both a vibrant red color and tang to the dish. The skin should be firm with a little give, like a pineapple. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Ingredients 1(2 3/4-lb. )cantaloupe 1(1 lb., 3-oz. )jicama 1cupthinly shaved cucumber(from 1 [11-oz.] cucumber) 1/4cupthinly sliced red onion(from 1 [8-oz.] Reserve 1 cantaloupe half for another use....

While they look fancy, they actually only take 15 hands-on time. Make these coffee-flavored beauties in advance and refrigerate them up to three days. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with baking spray with flour. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Firmly press mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven until Crust is set, about 14 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes....

Jennifer Davick Ingredients 1(8-oz.) Combine sour cream and milk. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Credit:Jennifer Davick Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Beat at medium-low speed until blended after each addition. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean....

And it’s probably already in your fridge. It’s a tip she learned from her great aunt, who was a caterer. With chunky potatoes, veggies, and meatwhat’s not to love about a little extra BBQ? Credit:Southern Living I spoke with Carla about what makes this trick work, why Brunswick stew is a perfect weeknight meal. “Historically, youre using leftover barbecue,” says Carla Hall. “Its this tangy, slightly sweet stew, a hodge podge, almost likejambalaya....

Hubert Vestil/Getty Images Carly Pearce is opening up about a recent diagnosis that will impact her upcoming performances. The 34-year-old country singer is currently on tour withTim McGrawfor his Standing Room Only Tour. Ive been working with doctors and talking to my cardiologist, Pearce continued. Credit:Hubert Vestil/Getty Images Pericarditis is the swelling and irritation of the pericardium, the thin, saclike tissue that surrounds the heart. Listen to Carly Pearces episode of Biscuits & Jam:...

Country music superstar Carly Pearce joins us on the second episode of Biscuits & Jam Season 3. This week, I am joined by country music superstar and Kentucky native Carly Pearce. In 2020, she won the most CMA nods for any new artist. Credit: Allister Ann 1 duet withLee Brice"I Hope You’re Happy Now." Carly’s latest single is “What He Didn’t Do.” We’ve tried to recreate it since he passed and we can’t....

Well I was on when Elvis was on, when he was in the army, she recalled. They did a whole big thing when he was in the army on the stage. And they put me on first! Credit:Jerod Harris/Getty Images Burnett added with a roll of her eyes. Nobody wanted to see me. I mean it was Elvis, Where the hell is Elvis? We want to see Elvis!' It was terrible, it was awful," she concluded....

Middlins can truly shine on any table. Made with high-quality Carolina Gold rice, middlins is an extremely simple dishyou really can’t mess it up. Each grain of rice holds its integrity, with a slight chewy consistency. Credit: Peter Frank Edwards; Prop Styling and Floral Design: Sara York Grimshaw I think theyhave a truffle-esque nuance." Stir thoroughly or massage rice with your hands, and drain. Repeat this procedure 3 or 4 times until water is crystal clear....

Carrie Honaker is a writer and pastry chef specializing in food, wine, and travel. Working in restaurants, I was spoiled by the heavy-duty food film in spools of 3000+ feet. Education Carrie has a Bachelor’s and Masters degree in English from Florida State University. She also has a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of West Florida. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy....