Non-Alcoholic Eggnog

It’s a crowd-pleaser for the whole party, even kids. You’re going to be surprised how we made this alcohol-free ‘nog. Instead, we turned to classic vanilla ice cream to make this drink. Credit:Stacy Allen, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke, Food Stylist: Jen Riley Yes, ice cream. Here, we’ll show you how, and why. What Is Eggnog Without Alcohol? Credit:Stacy Allen, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke, Food Stylist: Jen Riley Eggnog is thick, sweet, and creamy....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Shannon Vargas

Non-Alcoholic Margarita Mocktails

Skip the tequila, and have even more fun with this virgin margarita recipe. You don’t need tequila to enjoy this virgin margarita. This virgin margarita recipe captures the tart, lime-zested flavor of theclassic cocktailwithout an ounce of liquor. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Prissy Montiel Learn how to make the best non-alcoholic margarita at home. Choose seasonal fruits, herbs, or any other ingredients you love for your own unique twist....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Kenneth Murray

Non-Alcoholic, Big Batch Drinks For Game Day

Ensure that every person at your tailgate can enjoy a homemade drink. For many Southerners, there’s not a fall or a winterthere’s only football season. If you’re planning a tailgate with guests young and old, every tailgater can enjoy these non-alcoholic drinks. Credit: Southern Living These non-alcoholic drink recipes are thebest tailgating drinksfor a crowd of all ages. The trick to our Sweet Tea is a little bit of baking soda to make it super clear....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Victoria Casey

Non-Layered Haircuts That'll Convince You Blunt Is Back

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. But we’re here to tell you that layers are also totally negotiable. With one-length or blunt silhouettes, you might rock a middle ordeep side part, long or short strands. Credit: @justinandersoncolor Ready to let your layers go? Find inspiration in the styles below before your next chop. It works with a center part or a deep side divide. Credit: @salsalhair...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Marissa Jones

Nordstrom Rack’s Top 100 Deals Will Complete Your Fall Wardrobe, But These Are The 15 Worth Buying

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Brands include Levis, Cole Haan, Vince, Hunter, and Steve Madden, starting at $17. Nordstroms Top 100 Deals section has the best of the bestand the most discounted of the deals. Credit:Southern Living / Tyler Roeland Its currently 71 percent off and is available in seven colors from sizes XS-XL. Its now available for a whopping 74 percent off and is available in eight colors from XS-XL....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Katherine Williams

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May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 2 words · Katherine Davis

North Carolina Cat Turns Up 8 Days After His Family Watched Him Disappear In Hurricane Helene Floodwaters

One feline Hurricane Helene survivor is proof that miracles happen. And… that cats really do have nine lives. Blanco), got out and disappeared into a nearby cove. Credit:Best Friends Animal Society AndHurricane Helenewas just getting started. At that point, the one-and-a-half-year-old cat jumped from the camper to the roof of the house. Blanco slid down into the swirling water and disappeared from sight. Blanco on the neighbor’s roof.Credit:Best Friends Animal Society...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Sarah Hood

North Carolina Chef Bill Smith Shares The Story Behind His Famous Atlantic Beach Pie

Smith had no idea that a dessert from his childhood would become an overnight sensation. No explanationin those days, you believed what your elders told you. I loved this pie but then forgot about it for 40 years. Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis By then, I was the chef atCrook’s Corner in Chapel Hill. Corned-ham biscuits, fish muddle, hard-crab stew, and lemon pie were on the menu....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Christina Martin

North Carolina Dipped Fried Chicken

The Tar Heel State’s version of that other famous hot and spicy fried chicken. Except the original sauce isand probably always will remaina mystery. Frankie’s closed in 2004, and the Cureton family still holds the recipe close. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Dipped fried chicken is crispy, crunchy, moist, and spicy. A hint of molasses comes through the sauce, which is made with apple cider vinegar and hot sauce....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · James Foster

North Carolina Photographer Points His Lens Toward Hope Amidst The Devastation Of His Home State

A Morganton resident, Barber has lived his whole life in theWestern North Carolinamountains and foothills. But nothing prepared him for coveringHelene. Initially, he brought an inherent understanding of the terrain and what was feasible, or not. Credit:Jesse Barber There was no gas, no food, it was so much worse than my editors realized. Seeing him was my first somber realization of how personal and huge these losses are going to be....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Mr. Mark Jennings DVM

North Carolina Town Embroiled In Hilarious Sign War

I feel like its bringing the community together. Tired of looking at it, the restaurant across the street decided to have a little bit of fun. Dank Burrito Owner Clarke Merrell changed his sign to say IOANNIS QUIT BEING LAZY CHANGE YOUR SIGN. Credit:Courtesy Dank Burrito DANK, Turnage volleyed back, WERE NOT LAZY WERE JUST BUSIER THAN YOU. YALL JUST LOOK BUSY BECAUSE IT TAKES 2 HOURS FOR A DOLLAR TACO, Dank Burrito fired....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Monica Wilson

North Carolina's Purple Honey Is One Delicious Mystery

Getty Images The rolling hills and sandy soils of theNorth Carolina Sandhillsmake it a prized golfing destination. What Is Purple Honey? Purple honey is a rare honey that has a purple color and a mysterious origin. Credit:Getty Images He describes it as a slight purple taste. Where Is it Found? The Sandhills region of North Carolina is the only place in the world wherebeesproduce purple honey… sometimes. Credit:NC State Apiculture Program...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Anthony Miller

Not A Drill! Hallmark Announces ‘Three Wise Men And A Baby’ Sequel Is Coming Soon

Christmas has come early, yall. A2022 Hallmark Media/Ricardo Hubbs This is not a drill! The sequel takes us on a time jump. Credit:©2022 Hallmark Media/Ricardo Hubbs We rejoin the Brenner family just ahead ofChristmas, five years later. In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget. The one resounding thing we heard from them was that they wanted more. Credit:©2022 Hallmark Media/ Bettina Strauss...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Blake Flynn