Husband's Delight

This comforting casserole goes by many names. Get the recipe for Husband’s Delight and find out how to adapt to your tastes. What Does Husband’s Delight Taste Like? Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke This casserole is like a deconstructed lasagna. It’s super comforting, creamy, and saucy. Leftovers can be stored up to 4 days. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Christopher Walker

Hush Puppies

No shrimp basket, barbecue sandwich, or fried catfish plate is complete without hush puppies. Every Southerner knows that a plate offried shrimpor fish is not complete without a basket of hot hush puppies. Learn how to make hush puppies at home so your next barbecue or fish fry is complete. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox What Are Hush Puppies? Hush puppies are petite, fried balls of a cornmeal-based batter....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Edward Jackson

HVAC Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know, According To Professionals

Stay comfortable year-round with these expert tips. You could also save on your monthly energy bills, too. You don’t have to be an expert to monitor your system. Some maintenance tasks are better suited for a professional to complete during your annual check up. Check Thermostat controls Double check your thermostat controls to ensure everything is running properly with your system. If any connector is loose, tighten them with the help of a screwdriver or pliers....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Danielle Smith

I Asked 6 Designers If Taupe Is Making A Comeback—Here's What They Said

This creamy neutral is the key to a more welcoming space. Kara Childress, Inc. “Were seeing this warm, versatile hue take overkitchen cabinets, bathrooms, and furniture. Its subtle tone makes it an ideal base for a monochromatic palette.” Credit:Kara Childress, Inc. “Taupe provides more depth and luxury than classic bright white.” Taupe Can Serve as a Backdrop for Bold Color Bethany Adams Interiors/J.L. Try it withvibrant colorsthat you wouldn’t expectit can temper them just enough to make the colors more liveable....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · James Dennis

I Asked Southern Chefs How They Make Their Thanksgiving Dressing—And Learned New Tips

These ingredients make for a Thanksgiving classic that’s dressed to impress. Spoiler: They both learned a lot from their moms and grandmas. (Us, too!) Credit:Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley With 100 percent cornmeal and plenty of eggs, he says, it’s perfect. “It’s really custardy and eggy. It lends itself to moisture retention [in dressing].” Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Sally McKay; Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Madison Pearson

I Bought This Dehumidifier For My Moldy Basement, And It Removes 2+ Cups Of Water Per Day

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its saving my leather couches from mold spores. That first day of use, the 81-ounce water tank filled up quickly. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten Its my best purchase of the summer, hands-down. Most of all, I love its set-it-and-forget-it qualities. We check the dehumidifier periodically, dump out the excess water when we need to, and thats it....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Monica Meyer

I Can’t Get Enough Of These Luxury Hotel-Inspired Sheets, and They’re On Sale

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Theyre 25 percent off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. In fact, 400 Amazon shoppers have purchased these sheets in the last month alone. Credit:Southern Living / Marcus Millan It feels like sleeping in a luxury hotel in the comfort of your own home. Sizes full through California king include one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, and four pillowcases. Each size has a deep-pocket fitted sheet that fits mattresses up to 16 inches deep....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Renee Thompson

I Ditched My Curling Iron For This $9 Hair Hack That Delivers Voluminous Curls Without The Hassle

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ive saved time and my hair from heat damage in the process. Southern Living Ill admit it, Ive had a love/hate relationship withcurling ironsmy entire life. Credit:Southern Living I attribute this to myfine, thin hairwhich often loses the curls I spent precious time crafting. After some digging, I stumbled upon aunique heatless option, and I cant sing its praises enough....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Michael Rodriguez

I DIY My Lawn And Garden Every Spring, And These 10 Garden Tools Cut My Work Time In Half

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Top-rated items from Fiskars, Scotts, and Grampas Weeder start at just $10. I swear by these aerator shoestheyre convenient, fun, and make the job effortless. Credit:Southern Living For a simplified solution, look no further than the Scotts Turf Builder mini spreadera personal favorite. Its time-consuming, frustrating, and can cause unnecessary hand and back strain. The nifty tool is backed by42,900+ five-star ratings, and for good reason....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Patrick Cooper

I Dress My Christmas Tree Like My Grandma’s—Here Are The Vintage-Inspired Ornaments And Lights I Use

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. These decorations start at just $3. That includes hanging lights and ornaments on my Christmas tree that are from my grandparents. Credit:Southern Living / Amazon Got this for my grandma, and it brought her to tears,they wrote. And it’s pretty cool to see them bubble up and show the kiddos. And at just $1.50 each, the price feels pretty retro, too....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Melissa Moreno

I Get Migraines Twice A Month, But This Ice Pack Cap Helps Every Time—And It’s 56% Off For Prime Day

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. For me, its more effective than Acetaminophen. It changed my life. Credit:Southern Living / Jaclyn Mastropasqua (Especially when I think about all the headaches its already saved me from.) The overall result is dulled migraine pain and a reduction of its other related symptoms. Justpop it in the freezerfor two hours in between uses. Credit:Amazon Plus, its effective at reducing puffy eyes, too....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Lindsey Haney

I Grew Up In Mobile, Alabama, And These Are The Best Things To Do In My Hometown

If each Mobilian followed this household rule, we could probably pay for the new Bayway in a year. All jokes aside, we do take our revelry seriously, especially from the night before Thanksgiving throughFat Tuesday. Start The Day Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co. After you get your fill, head across the street to walk around the historic Spring Hill College campus. Credit:Barry Winiker/Getty Images Dont miss a photo opp at the Avenue of the Oaks....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · John Thompson

I Hate Pumpkin Pie, But Here’s My Case For Its Lookalike Thanksgiving Pie

Don’t knock it until you try it. Im not picky whatsoever, and actually find myself a fan of most Southern delicacies, funky or not. However, theres one Thanksgiving food secret I harbored for far too long: I hate pumpkin pie. Credit:Rob Culpepper; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Assistant Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Which leads me to my next confusing realization: I dont hatesweet potato pie. Obviously, the two pies seem more similar than almost any other holiday desserts....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Juan Thompson