Classic icebox cookies are buttery, chewy, and crispand one of Grandma’s favorites. Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling Icebox cookies were always one of Grandma’s favorites. Icebox cookies really are super simple, but the final result is always delicious. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling The cookies turn out crisp on the edges with an oh-so-subtle chewy texture in the middle. Without any add-ins, you’ll get a buttery cookie with subtle hints of vanilla....

The land rolls here, dipping into tree-spangled valleys then cresting into grassy knolls that stretch toward the sky. This space lets guests know what to anticipate inside, she adds. Its likely made better than a lot of the ones youd buy new, she notes. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Stylist: Matthew Gleason If its been around for this long, youre not going to ruin it. Prioritize Pieces Made in the U.S.A. The dining room is rooted in Earth-conscious choices, says Laura....

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Our way with words goes far beyond “fixin' to.” Check out this list of Southern sayings that you would only know if you grew up in the South. When it comes to language,Southerners may say thingsthat can be surprising…perhaps even a tad unusual. Our way with words goes far beyond “fixin' to.” Check out our Southernisms 2.0.Credit: Getty/FPG/Staff And we like it that way. But it’s not just the visual and emotional zip we’re going for....

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If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s got a whole wall of windows for unbeatable views. AmazonsModern A-Frame Cabinchanges all that. Credit:Amazon Do you love to camp but have outgrown the part that requires roughing it? Otherwise, we found other tiny homes in different styles and designsall conveniently listed at Amazon. Credit:Amazon Credit:Amazon Credit:Amazon Credit:Amazon Credit:Amazon

A step-by-step guide for beautifully prepared seafood. Butterflying shrimp is a technique used to prepareshrimpfor cooking in variousseafood recipesfrom stuffed shrimp toshrimp scampi. Selecting The Right Shrimp Buying the rightsize shrimpis important for the best butterflied results. Credit: Anna Williams When grocery shopping, youll want to look for shell-on, tail-on large shrimp to make butterflying them easier. Smaller shrimp will make the task quite tedious and less effective. You may also choose to rinse after shelling and deveining to check that nothing was left behind....

Natasha McCrary is growing a business and blooms on her familys farm. The evolution from passion project to national brand has been organic. From there, the growth and creativity has never stopped. Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ Today, 1818 Farms' collection includes everything from their signature shea cream to room spray. Flowers have also become a cornerstone of their business. “We utilize everything we grow,” she saysa tall order considering they harvest 15,000 blooms annually....

The cola wars have nothing on this heated debate. Courtesy Built on Hospitality Pumpkin spice may be hitting the shelves, but Birmingham is boiling. Or a “vegetable side” if youre at the right meat-and-three. Credit:Courtesy Built on Hospitality banana pudding you say. Its the dish that makes Southerners short-circuit and question their entire reality. Like theclassic cold staple, youll find variations of baked banana pudding all across the South. Credit: Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Decades later, she is still wearing this signature color. After decades of wearing one particular lip color, her go-to lipstick has become her signature shade. Credit:Southern Living / Getty Images And get this: Its Clinique! The light, dusty rose color is a good shade for me, Garten toldFood web link Magazine. ItsClinique Dramatically Different Lipstickthat she is referencing, and the shade isAN A Different Grape 50....

Its an important kitchen guideline we should all keep in mind. If you dont have the tools that you need, youre cooking at a disadvantage. Such is especially true when it comes to knives. Credit:NBC / Raymond Hall / Getty Images Not only aresharp knivescrucial to preparing ingredients correctly; theyre also, ironically, safer in the kitchen. (Dull knives are much more likely to slip and injure you!) And when it comes to the experts, we often turn to Ina Gartena seasoned profor her input....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. These must-haves will help keep your kitchen and food in order. Southern Living The right kitchen tools can make meal prep faster, cleanup easier, and dinners tastier. Credit:Southern Living Throughout her career, theBarefoot Contessastar has found the best cooking accessories to streamline every meal. (Sometimes, the simplest tools make all the difference.) Simply place your spices into the top compartment, turn the knob, and enjoy....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Excuse me while I toss out my decade-old one. Southern Living Ina Gartenjust cut me down to size. Credit:Southern Living She suggested doing that regularly. Both of these have the classic looks of black and shiny, rust-resistant zinc. In addition to ergonomics, theyre also dishwasher safe (honestly, a must). Credit:Amazon When I first used these peelers, it took one-third of the time to do this tedious job....