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My Grandmother Always Chose The Perfect Fall Pumpkins And Gourds—Here Are Her Tricks

Plus, tips from a designer. Here are some of her secrets, plus tips from a decor expert. Rotate the pumpkin over a few times to be sure it is free from any breaks in the skin. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller it’s possible for you to certainly wash the outside with a quick rinse under the tap. Just be sure to dry it thoroughly with a cloth. Moisture can hasten the ripening and rotting process, so you want to avoid prolonged moisture on the outside....

My Grandmother Gets Asked For Her Pimiento Cheese Recipe All The Time, And This Is Her Secret Ingredient

Her signature spread is simple, but perfectly scrumptious. Oh, but bad ones there are. People came back for more. Credit:Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Others came by solely because they heard about the delicious sandwiches while shopping about or manning their station. And every holiday season, transient guests are enamored with the stuff and request the recipe. Little do they know, it’s shamefully easy. She doesn’t go light on the seasoning....

My Grandmother Put This Secret Ingredient In Her Sweet Tea—And I Do It All Summer Long Too

My late grandmother, known to her grandkids as Nanny, spent most of her adult life in Florida. Nanny wasnt a made-from-scratch kind of cook. Her brownies and cakes camefrom boxed mixes. Credit: Larry Gatz/Getty Images She loved to Shake n Bake. She even drank instant coffee. Nanny’s Ice Tea Recipe But Nanny took her iced tea seriously. Did she use a different throw in of tea? It tasted tangier than usual too....

My Grandmother's Cleaning Trick That Kept Her Bathtub Sparkling

It’s much simpler than you might think. Laurey W, Glenn Granny was the epitome of a Southern lady if there ever was one. Heres one of my favorite yet surprisingly simple cleaning habits that Im so glad I learned from her. Credit:Laurey W, Glenn Curiously enough, I can never remember when I stepped into a dirty tub at her house. Looking back, though, there was more at play. She used none other than a dedicated toilet brush to keep her bathtub spotless....

My Grandmother's Housekeeping Rule That I'll Never (Ever) Quit

Just keep the laundry going. When that happens, its more often than not the household tasks that fall to the wayside. Which way we go is dependent on what kind of spiral were talking about. Credit:Eva-Katalin/Getty Honestly, neither path is a good choice. It served her well back then and continues to serve her now-grown daughters. Its not all abouttrimming down the laundry pile, though. Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; STYLIST: MATTHEW GLEASON...

My Grandmother's Magic Trick For Keeping Brown Sugar From Drying Out

If grandma did it, you know it works. Well, my grandmother never had this problem. This seems weird, right? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Heres why: Why It Works Brown sugaris a mixture of cane sugar andmolasses. Dark brown sugar contains more molasses than its light brown counterpart. Brown sugar has a higher water content than cane sugar because it contains molasses. So how does a piece of bread prevent the sugar from drying out?...

My Grandmother's Simple Trick For Arranging Flowers At Home

Did I mention shes a bit of an expert? My grandmother has always been the creative throw in. Let’s just say, rules aren’t really her thing. Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Kathleen Varner It started as a hobby and a favor for friends, but soon became a full-fledged business. There’d be fancy flowers from the plant nursery cohabitating with wild ones she’d foundin a field somewhere. No frills or fluff....

My Grandmother’s Controversial Secret To The Best Tea Sandwiches

No party is complete without a tray of these charming crustless bites. Regardless of the occasion, no one ever is disappointed to see a platter oftea sandwichesat a party. The mini crustless sandwiches are easy to grab, adorably sized, and most likely filled with something delicious. Credit: Jen Causey Now, the thing about miniature sandwiches? They tend to dry out the longer they sit around. Initially, I was a bit hesitant....

My Husband’s Grandmother Has Been Making This Comforting Dish With Leftover Turkey For More Than 60 Years

Its just the kind of dish we all appreciate from our grandmotherssimple, hearty, perfect. Like many, my family defaulted to sandwiches, usually on dinner rolls from the meal. The year was 2018, and I encountered Grandma Rozs famous Turkey Noodles. Credit:Tetra Images/Getty Images What Are Turkey Noodles? I used to cook a turkey several times a year because my kids all liked it, she says. This was before deli meat, so I would slice for sandwiches for lunches, then turkey and noodles....

My Mom's Creative Take On Chicken And Dumplings Is A Kid-Friendly Crowd Favorite

This delightful dinner starts with a cookie cutter. That usually did the trick. One of her greatest hits? Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn A twist on classic chicken and dumplings that required just one clever but simple tweak. She would follow the traditionalchicken and dumplings recipeuntil it came time to make the dumplings. Thus, our family favoritechicken and ducklingswas born. How It Became An Instant Hit Chicken and ducklings was an instant hit at our house....

My Mom's Hack For Leftover Grits Transforms Them Into The Tastiest Suppertime Side

Theyre even better the second time around. She’d turn those grits into an A+suppertime side dish. Fry eggs over easy for yolky toppers or substitute them for potatoes or rice. Credit:Photo: Hector Sanchez Sometimes, instead of making grits cakes, she’ll make grits fries. For this method, she first refrigerates grits in a rectangular casserole dish. Once they’ve solidified, she cuts them into strips to resemble steak fries.

My Mother-In-Law’s Secret Ingredient For The Best Gravy Ever

Its a potluck-style meal, with everyone bringing a dish or two to share. My mother-in-law, who flies in from out of town, even helps out. In fact, she does the heavy lifting by volunteering to cook the turkey, dressing, and gravy. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Some hosts might not like someone else commandeering the centerpiece of the meal. But Im happy to have her deal with the turkey and trimmings....

My Stylist Convinced Me To Try Semi-Permanent Hair Color—And I'm Never Looking Back

It has completely changed my outlook on hair color. My hair is naturally light brownI thinkthe girls are calling it mushroom brownthese days. It worked like a charm. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez She convinced me togive semi-permanent color a spinand now Im preaching its benefits far and wide. One of the primary reasons semi-permanent color was suggested was due to my interest in keeping my hair healthy. I saw a noticeable difference in my hair and scalp health once I stopped lightening my hair....