Italian meringue buttercream is excellent for cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods. It is also easy to flavor or color, so it is adaptable to nearly any dessert icing need. Italian meringue buttercream combines the light, airy quality ofmeringuewith the richness ofbuttercream. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Learn how to make Italian meringue buttercream. It may be your new favorite frosting for all your baking needs. Ingredients for Italian Meringue Buttercream Only a few ingredients are needed to make this buttercream at home....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. When it comes to nail polish, some people like to change things up from week to week. So Ive found the perfect shade to wear all spring, no matter what I have on. Credit:Essie On the color wheel, it pairs with analogous (similar) shades like light blue and purple. But it also really pops with complementary (opposite) hues like yellow and green....

It’s spiraling out of control, again. Tunica Humane Society Puppies A Mississippi animal shelter is drowning in puppies. Like countless other shelters across the South, Tunica Humane Society normally operates at full capacity. Credit:Tunica Humane Society Puppies I probably got 25 calls today about puppies, she wrote onFacebookWednesday. It seems they are everywhere in our area. We can only do what we can do with the resources we have. It’s heartbreaking to think that some of the puppies will never find help....

On average, I make 180 differentSouthern Livingrecipes a year just for our social media videos. to make them many, many times. But there are plenty ofessential recipesfromSouthern Livingthat never make it to my videos. Credit:GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLING: CHELSEA ZIMMER; PROP STYLING: GINNY BRANCH Not because they arent delicious, but because it would be impossible to make them all. And because certain recipes are more geared toward social media than others....

Test Kitchen Professional Ivy Odom shares the dessert that sparked a lifelong love of cooking. I jumped at the chance. We collected sixjust enough for a pound cake, she said. Credit:Frederick Hardy II; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mat Gibilisco We put the pan into a cold oven, which I later learned made for a more tender crumb. The smell of the caramelized crust filled the house, making two hours feel like two years....

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If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. I cant click add to cart fast enough. Keep scrolling for the top 12 J.Crew deals that this shopping writer will be buying come Black Friday. Credit:Southern Living / Marcus Millan TheJ.Crew Side-Slit Metallic Sweater Dressand I are going to get along super wellespecially now that its 20 percent off. That means its versatile enough to get plenty of wear out of it year round, too....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including maxis, wrap dresses, and more. In fact, a lot of us probably wont feel a chilly day until October. Credit:Southern Living / Francesca Fasciglione Flowy fabrics, flattering fits that arent too tight, and materials that breathe are musts. So, Ive rounded up13 under-$35 Walmart dressesthatll get you through the remainder of a Southern summer. According to shoppers, its a comfortable choice that can be worn all day....

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If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Some options are even reversible, so you’re able to create two looks with one coat. I also love that this jacket has moleskin-lined pockets designed to keep your hands warm as temperatures drop. Credit:Southern Living / Madison Woiten Score one in olive, navy, or sage in sizes 0 to 18 while stock lasts. Most importantly, either option has large functioning pockets and a standout collar....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Dearfoam slippers and a multi-tier jewelry box also made it into my cart. Plus, it comes with 250 warm-hued lights to make it sparkle in your home. Credit:Southern Living / Reese Herrington It includes built-in slots, two bottom drawers, and a glass lid to easily pick out your pieces. Theyre made from 100 percent Australian shearling, which is both moisture wicking and temperature regulating....

Check this packing list before heading out to sea. Getty Images Itching for a tropical getaway? I now have a fail-safe formula I follow each time, and that means Im always perfectly prepared. Credit:Getty Images Find items that do double duty, choose mix-and-match items, and be realistic about your habits. Here’s my tried-and-true checklist of everything to pack for a warm-weather cruise. This can also become your beach bag if you dont want to bring a separate one....

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