There’s nothing more Southern than achurch potluck. If you don’t already have a signature potluck dish, you might want to consider choosing one. The noodles, the cheese, the topping, the consistencyduels have been fought over less. Credit: Southern Living But dont be scaredall you need is a good recipe and youll be golden. Best for: anxious cooks. Potato salad is a sneaky dish. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Daley...

Grab the family and head to the sofa. There is something for everyone. It will surely be as sweet as a spoonful of sugar. Credit:Paramount NBC: The Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, 8:30a.m. EST The festivities begin early on turkey day with the airing of the 98th Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. If you cant wake up quite that early, it will re-air again at 2:00 p.m. ensure your fur baby has a front row seat to find out who will win Best In Show....

Home Chef Dolly Parton always has her hands in something. But her newest venture, ajoint cookbook with her sister, Rachel Parton George, feels different. You could hear the excitement in their voices when they spoke withSouthern Livinglast week. Credit:Home Chef We managed to make a business of our pleasure! Dolly said ofGood Lookin Cookin: A Year of Meals, their new cookbook, out today. Dolly sings it really loud, Rachel notes....

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High-efficiency vs. regular laundry detergent: It’s a small but impactful distinction. But are you using the best detergent for you and yourwashing machine? If you’ve never heard of these categories, you’re not alone. Credit: 97 / Getty Images What Are High-Efficiency Washers? High-efficiency (HE) washers come infront-loador top-load styles, designed to conserve water. But high-efficiency washers will only deliver these results if appropriately used. What Is High-Efficiency Detergent? High-efficiency laundry detergent is designed specifically for high-efficiency washing machines....

She was my first cooking teacher and my biggest fan. Rich, hearty, spicy, and cozy, thischicken recipehas it all. Serve with rice and crusty bread to sop up the delicious sauce. Credit:Cedric Angeles; Food Stylist: Charlotte Martory; Prop Stylist: Pepper Hebert Toss chicken pieces in seasoned flour to coat. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high until oil is shimmering. Transfer chicken to a clean plate, and set aside....

These monikers come with centuries of history. Lately, we’ve been looking to the past for inspiration. There are quite a few historical ones that we think should make a comeback. Credit: Blend Images - JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images Which historical baby names are your forgotten favorites? Often a nickname for Adelaide, Ada is used frequently in Scandinavian countries. This doesn’t necessarily sound antiquated to us. Credit: Noah Clayton/Getty Images In fact, Ada’s comeback seems fit for this century....

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Her language of love has always been food." Hoda Kotb “I fell in love in with Virginia Tech the moment I went. My sister went before me, and then I went, and my brother went. Credit:Cedric Angeles We all were like a train going there. And it was secluded in a way… Blacksburg is a tiny little town tucked away in southern Virginia. And I think there was just a feeling of being away from it all....

Courtesy Today Hoda Kotbconcluded her weeklong farewell toTodaybyreading a heartfelt love letter to viewers. “This is not a goodbye letter. This is a love lettera love letter to you, Kotb began. Credit:Courtesy Today Its actually kind of a thank you note as well. So how do I say it? How do I say thank you for more hugs and more love than one person deserves. Credit:Today Viewers watched and cheered for her asshe became a mom in her 50s....

Theres a magnetism aboutNew Orleansthat grabs you right out of the gate. For Hoda, she means that literally. Hoda was immediately captivated by the music, the mood, and the warmth of the people. Hoda Kotb and Karen Swensen.Credit:CEDRIC ANGELES; SHIRT: ALICE + OLIVIA; PANTS: POLO RALPH LAUREN Guidry had Crystal Gayle-long hair, the widest grin, and the most genuine hug. The two laughed, chatted, and left the terminal as friends.New Orleanshad Hoda from hello....

They’re not the same, but they aren’t all that different. It was a crisp fall morning. I instantly gravitated to the pancakes. Credit: Getty Images Never before had I seen such soft delicate cakes with dollops of whipped butter and sweet maple syrup. Where had I been all these years? When it comes to hoecakes vs. pancakes, what’s the difference? And what’s a johnny cake? Read on to learn more about each....

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