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Were demystifying the location of our 2024 Southern Living Idea House. Read on for the difference between Kiawah Island and Kiawah River. What Is Kiawah Island? Credit:Laurey W. Glenn What Is Kiawah River? Its a beautiful, pretty much one-of-a-kind place, says Jeff Snyder, the neighborhoods Chief Environmental Officer. There are maybe only two or three places like this left. Kiawah Island Ocean Course.Credit: Photo Courtesy of Kiawah Island Golf Resort...

Southern accents have nuances to them. Here, a linguist explains how they came to be and what the key differences are. Beth Gwinn/Getty Images There isn’t one thing that makes aSouthern accent. Credit:Beth Gwinn/Getty Images The regions' iconic sounds go back hundreds of years. Language change is going to happen, theres no stopping it, she says. Its natural, and it changes from generation to generation. Language communicates more than just words....

Lowcountry Shrimp And Grits Its good to begin with a classic before exploring those creative recipe twists. Unexpectedly rich, the combo is a super satisfying and filling meal. A welcome addition of Tabasco finishes the plate. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Thick and comforting, adding this sauce to the dish will ensure no one will leave hungry. Bechamel is an open canvas, ready for any cook to layer flavor....

This war is just beginning." Paramount Paramount just dropped a new trailer forthe long-awaited final installment ofYellowstone,and its a doozy. “Everyone’s forgotten who runs this valley,” he says at the start of the clip. Credit:Paramount “It’s time to remind them.” The sole Dutton daughter even goes as far as to throw Sarah (Dawn Olivieri) into a table. Our family’s legacy needs this ranch." Costner returns at the end of the trailer with a dark message: This war is just beginning....

And it won’t require any special skills. Pancakes may be among the first foods a home cook attempts to make. After all, the batter is usually easy, whether you make it from scratch or use aboxed mix. You read that correctly. That hydration is key for lighter, fluffier pancakes. Don’t leave the batter to rest forever, of course. Thirty minutes is great, too. Plus, if the batter sits too long, it can turn ultra-thick and will produce leathery pancakes....

It’ll disappear quickly. Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Variety is the spice of lifeexcept when its not. I was skeptical that something so simple would be well-received and certainly didnt expect it to be memorable. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Id found a winner, and it was such a relief! But, I also feel guilty denying anyone access to this near-effortless appetizer.

June features sit-down interviews with Dolly Parton, Reese Witherspoon, Willie Nelson, and more. Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns Paramount+ released theofficial trailer forJune, a new feature-length documentary spotlighting country iconJune Carter Cash. Country music fans won’t want to miss this. Credit:Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns Junepremieres on Paramount+ Tuesday, January 16 in the U.S. and Canada. Credit:Don Hunstein/Sony Music Entertainment/Courtesy of Paramount+

Corn cob stock is liquid gold for the creamiest, yummiest grits. What Is Corn Cob Broth? That’s because corn cobs contain a great deal of starches and nutrients even after the kernels are removed. Credit:Getty Images: Lisa Romerein Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf How Do You Make Corn Cob Broth? Soon enough, you’ll have a tasty, velvety-sweet broth. The resulting stock is super flavorful and delightful to use in a wide range of popular recipes....

The USDA said it is very important to keep them from hitchhiking to new states in their egg stage. Why the extreme measures? The spotted lanternfly is currently found in 17 states and the spongy moth has been detected in 20. Credit:Lance Cheung/USDA APHIS The USDA said it is very important to keep them from hitchhiking to new states. Without natural predators, invasive pest populations quickly outpace native species and spread....

History of the Grand Ole Opry Country musics best-loved show wasnt always known as the Opry. Even Elvis Presley graced the Opry stage. (Its still embedded in the platform beneath performers feet.) The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.Credit:Frederick Breedon IV/Stringer/Getty Images Its new home continued to welcome the greats while also introducing audiences toup-and-coming stars. Visiting the Grand Ole Opry These days, the Oprys future continues to look bright....

Such a fun drink can only come from one placeNew Orleans. Either way, the drink is downright irresistible. Where Does The Grasshopper Drink Come From? Credit: maurese/Getty Images Such a fun drink can only come from one placeNew Orleans. When Was The Grasshopper Invented? When Were Grasshoppers Popular? What’s In A Grasshopper Cocktail? How Many Calories Are In A Grasshopper? Is A Grasshopper A Strong Drink? While a Grasshopper is pretty caloric, its considered a low alcohol drink....

Who Is The Gray Man Of Pawleys Island? Though decidedly spooky,the Gray Manis hardly a boogeyman. Unlike other spirits of legend, this ghost serves a wholly altruistic purpose: to save lives. Credit: UWMadison/Getty Images It’s always something you hear people bring up. He’s a friendly entity. When Is The Gray Man Seen On Pawleys Island? It is said that those who heed his warnings will ride out the storm safely with their property undamaged....

Which side are you on? Where you are from probably influences your chili preferences. To bean, or not to bean. Credit: Will Dickey When you’re making apot of chili, that is the question. And depending on whether or not you’re from Texas, there is a very definitive answer. Mainly, if you’re from Texas: NO. If you’re from elsewhere: Maybe. We here atSouthern Livingstraddle both sides of the fence on this red-hot (ahem) issue....