Natchitoches, Louisiana, has a history that’s even richer than these legendary little meat pies. Say it with me: “NACK-a-tish.” No one knows the origin of the Natchitoches meat pie, but it has several international relatives. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist:Ruth Blackburn What’s in a Natchitoches Meat Pie? All kinds of delicious ingredients! How Do You Assemble Natchitoches Meat Pies? How Do You Cook Natchitoches Meat Pies? This recipe calls for frying the chilled meat pies....

When you understand which strain of honeysuckle is invasive, you will know the best plant to befriend. But it isn’t honeysuckle, and that’s a very good thing. Is Honeysuckle Invasive? Piedmont Azalea.Credit: Steve Bender Flowers range in color from pink to rose or white and exude a spicy, sweet scent. It’s adapted to USDA Zones 5 to 9. Ours bloomed pink, but white and lavender forms occur. Pinxterbloom azalea.Credit: Getty Images...

Showy and fragrant, native azaleasalso called deciduous azaleasbring beauty and grace to any yard. Evergreenazaleasare so ubiquitous in Southern gardens that no one could blame you for thinking they evolved here. Still, you’d be wrong. Florida flame azalea.Credit: Steve Bender They hail from Japan and Korea and first appeared in the U.S. around 1800. Native azaleas (aka deciduous azaleas) were here all along. Long stamens and sweet fragrance earn them the nickname, “wild honeysuckle....

This slow-cooker navy bean and ham soup couldn’t be easier. This slow-cooker navy bean and ham recipe couldn’t be easier. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours or LOW for 8 to 10 hours. Credit:Photo: Hector M. Sanchez You’ll know when the soup is done cooking because the beans will be very tender. This recipe is a great option for putting to use the rest of your Easter orholiday hambone....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. “And it makes such a difference in people’s lives. I feel like it’s become a part of American history, certainly film history… Credit: Herbert Dorfman/Getty Images I feel very privileged to be a part of that.” And it’s a nice message. It’s just a beautiful message." Last year, the black-and-white film wasremastered and released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayfor the first time....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. you’re able to use this kitchen workhorse for any and every meal or snack. Theyre using words like game changer, kitchen workhorse, fabulous, wonderful, and more to describe it. Credit:Southern Living / Amazon So far its performing well, is nonstick, and I have not had to season it yet. I could not be happier with this product! Better yet, its compatible with induction, gas, electric coil stovetops, and even over a campfire....

Substitutions can save the day when the grocery store is out. “Uh oh, there was no cream cheese at the store. Faced with an empty dairy case at the market, you may find yourself asking this question. Credit: Getty Images You need a cream cheese substitute, and luckily, there are quite a few. Fortunately, there are more good substitutions for cream cheese than you’d think. A wise starting point when considering a substitution is to look online for recipes that use the alternate ingredient....

Hint: it starts with the pan. Bacon is a very important subject. Whats the secret to perfect strips of crisp, evenlycooked bacon? Credit: Paul Taylor/Getty Images Which means that the panand the baconneeds to heat up slowly. You want the fat to render slowly, especially if you’rehoping for lots of drippings. (Of course you are.) Using Cold Bacon Remove the bacon from the fridge at least 15 minutes before cooking....

Why the wrong spot can shorten the shelf life of your eggs. As a result, refrigeration became essential to keep eggs fresh and prevent bacterial growth. Unfortunately, not all spots in your refrigerator are equal when it comes to egg storage. Credit: Howard Shooter/Getty Images The reason is temperature fluctuations. The refrigerator door is prone to increases in temperature every time you fire up the door. These inconsistent temperatures can increase the risk of bacterial growth and speed up the aging process of your eggs....

Stock up on butter! With this list, we challenge you to make a newcookierecipe each month. Bright and cheery Fruity Pebbles are exactly what a cold and dark January calls for. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Our go-to uses browned butter in the dough, which lends the cookies an extra nutty depth. We also fold in toasted pecans, which reinforce the nuttiness and add crunch. This recipe changes that....

The coastal Alabama town is not what you remember. The Admiral is just steps away from the bustling Entertainment District filled with restaurants, bars, and history. Indulge in oysters, beef tartare, and beef carpaccio flavored with herbs from The Admirals rooftop garden. Credit:Westend61/Getty Images You really cant go wrong. Four eateries are currently open, with more debuting in the coming months. To cover their tracks, the men behind this crime burned the ship in the Mobile River....

The 65-piece bag features two-bar snack-size candies in the shape of the jolly old elf himself. Kimberly Holland/Southern Living Costco is always surprising us with new releases, likeseasonal cakesandfood court treats. This summer, internet sleuths discovered a possible new Kit Kat shape for the holiday season. Credit:Kimberly Holland/Southern Living Hershey never confirmed it, but now we know it’s real. I found a 65-piece bag of Kit Kat Santas at my local Birmingham, Alabama, warehouse store....

Because you only get one first impression. Molly Bolton Nothing says “welcome to the neighborhood” quite like freshly baked, homemade cake. “New Neighbor Cake,” as were calling it, is based on a traditionalbuttermilk farmhouse cake. Credit:Molly Bolton But the real star of the show? The brown sugar-pecan topping. And did we mention how easy this New Neighbor Cake is to whip up? Credit:Molly Bolton Because we could all use a good dose of kindness (and cake) right about now....