How We Recreated The First Southern Living Cover

The first issue ofSouthern Livingappeared in February 1966. I put out a post on my Grumpy Gardener Facebook page asking if anybody recognized this shot. I got lots of answers. Now, we did have a couple of problems in recreating this cover. For one thing, Hurricane Frederic happened down in Mobile. So at this place in this neighborhood, a lot of the big trees were smashed to pieces. Pieces are knocked over....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Johnny Warren

How Wild Horses Came To The Outer Banks

They were brought over by Spanish colonizers during the Colonial era. They have fewer ribs and vertebrae, shorter backs, and unique posture, color, and weight. Their unique territory and behavior are singular to how they have adapted. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto TheCorolla Wild Horse Fundwas established specifically to protect this herd. Two stallions surprised Corolla visitors who witnessed their brawl on the beach. Keep a safe distance of 50 feet from the animals at all times, and dont feed them....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Emily King

Hummingbird Bundt Cake Recipe

Hummingbird Cakeis a dessert that bonds Southerners across the region. Although we wish there was always time to frost a three-layer cake, sometimes time doesn’t allow it. So, for these occasions, our test kitchen came up with a Bundt cake. Credit:Jennifer Davick Sprinkle 1 cup toasted pecans into a greased and floured 14-cup Bundt pan. Spoon batter over pecans. Prepare Glaze:Process cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 Tbsp. milk in a food processor until well blended....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Maria Hernandez

Hummingbird Cupcakes

Hummingbird cupcakes turn the beloved Southern cake into a portable treat. There are a fewrules for successin this recipe that make it truly stand out. pkg.cream cheese, softened 1cupsalted butter or margarine, softened 2(16-oz.) Credit:Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Stir in vanilla, pineapple, bananas, and toasted pecans. Spoon batter into prepared cups, filling about three-fourths full. Remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely, about 30 minutes....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Elizabeth Harding

Hummingbird Pancakes

Could all the blissfully moist sweetness of a hummingbird cake be captured in a stack of hummingbird pancakes? After we published Mrs. L.H. Wiggins’triple-layer Hummingbird Cakein 1978, it became the most requested recipe inSouthern Livinghistory. Credit: Southern Living So we wondered: Could all that blissfully moist sweetness be captured in a stack ofpancakes? We included a delicious riff on thecream cheesefrosting too. Whisk together buttermilk and next 5 ingredients in another bowl....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Carl Chen

Hummingbird Sheet Cake

An easier way to make a classic Southern cake. The flowers, made of dried pineapple, are a not-so-subtle nod to the deliciousness that lies beneath. Dried pineapple rings are also an effortless way to decorate the classic cake, no piping required. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with baking spray; line bottom of pan with parchment paper....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Roger Li

Hundreds Across 25 States Sickened By Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recalled Cucumbers

Heres what you’re gonna wanna know about this most recent salmonella outbreak. The CDC said 54 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported. Infections so far have been concentrated in Pennsylvania, Florida, Virginia, and New York. Credit:EasyBuy4u/Getty Images “Investigators are working to determine whether the two outbreaks could be linked to the same food vehicle.” The FDA noted that mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in this recall....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Edward Lopez MD

Hundreds Of Canned Coffee Products Recalled Over Botulism Risk

Heres what coffee drinkers need to know. Getty Images Hundreds of canned coffee products have beenrecalledover fears they could contain a deadly toxin. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week. Credit:Getty Images Low-acid canned foods are particularly susceptible to supporting the botulinum toxin. The full list of the more than 200 impacted coffee brands is availablehere. Nevertheless, Snapchill is voluntarily conducting this recall in cooperation with the FDA. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this recall may cause....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Kelsey Thompson

Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall In Texas: Millions Without Power And At Risk For Severe Flooding

Beryl hit Texas as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. This rainfall will produce areas of flash and urban flooding, some of which may be locally considerable. According toHoustonmayor John Whitmire, there are currently 10 inches of water across the city. Credit:Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas through the evening. “Shelter in place....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Kirsten Ramirez

Hurricane Helene Brought Nearly Twice The Water Flow Of Niagara Falls To This 111-Year-Old Tennessee Dam—And It Stood Strong

The historic dam held, saving an untold number of lives. A historic Tennessee dam is one of the countless heroes emerging fromthe devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. The Nolichucky Dam outside Greenville has been doing its job of holding back The Nolichucky River since 1913. Credit:Tennessee Valley Authority By 11pm on the night of September 27, the Nolichucky River was rising at two feet per hour. At this point, approximately 1....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Ian Bowman

Hurricane Helene Closes Blue Ridge Parkway Indefinitely In North Carolina

Here’s what you oughta know. The National Park Service has closed the entire parkway, all the way from Milepost 217 to Milepost 469. “There is no date for reopening any parts of the road.” Credit:Blue Ridge Parkway/NPS For current park conditions and closures, checknps.gov. And in the meantime, we havegathered a listof the many ways it’s possible for you to help. Credit:Dukas / Getty Images

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Jessica Bates

Hurricane Season Isn't Over: What Experts Say About The "Active" Months To Come

Not the news we wanted to hear. Getty Images Were not out of the woods yet, folks. “We still think that right now.” Credit:Getty Images He said that there is even a chance of tropical development in December. The last named tropical storm to occur in December was Olga in 2007. Those odds drop to less than 20% between November 6 through November 12. The next three names for tropical storms and hurricanes on deck are Patty, Rafael, and Sara....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Tanner Morgan

Hyundai Recalls Roughly 67,000 Vehicles Due To Safety Issues

Find out if your car is impacted. jetcityimage/Getty Images Hyundai has issued two recalls impacting roughly 67,000 vehicles because of two separate issues. The first recall affects an estimated 12,349 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs from the 2024 model year. Credit:jetcityimage/Getty Images Asoftware problemcan cause the vehicle to roll away, even while in park. Until repairs can be made, owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Gregory Williams