Even Harper Lee even wrote about scuppernong grapes. So what exactly are they? Repeat after me: “Scup-per-nong.” Credit: Mphillips007/Getty Images Southerners will knowscuppernong grapesby their greenish-golden skin, sweet fragrance, and late-summer appearance. But what exactly are scuppernong grapes? What do they taste like? What Are Scuppernongs? Scuppernongs are big, juicy grapes that are greenish, burnished bronze, or green-gold in color. Botanically speaking, they’re avariety of muscadine grapethat goes by the scientific nameVitis rotundifolia....

If you like salty-sweet desserts, this salty ice cream will soon be your favorite. A cup of brown sugar adds some delicious caramel undertones. Learn how to make sea salt ice cream. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Serve this ice cream alone or topped with shaved chocolate or crushed pretzels for a truly crave-worthy dessert. What Makes Salty Ice Cream So Good? Why do our brains react so strongly to the combination of the two?...

This holiday cake is a hit all year long. While these tender cake layers taste divine, it’s the caramel frosting that really wows. It’s outrageously rich and doesn’t require the use of a candy thermometer. Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Top the frosted cake with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a fancy finish. Your guests will love this cake during theholidays, but you might get requests for ityear-round....

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This fresh and light seafood dinner will make your weeknight. This light, succulentseafood supperis about to sweep you off your feet. We’re talking pan-seared fish, shrimp cake sandwiches, andone of our personal favoritesSeared Scallops with Lemon-Herb Rice. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Our Test Kitchen is here with all the information you need on how to sear scallops. Thinly slice dark green parts to equal 14 cup....

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Two, they wanted something private and secluded, which isnt easy to find on Wilson Lake. And three, it had to be a place where they could entertain, especially during football season. Ive missed very few games, he said on theSouthern Living Biscuits & Jam podcast. Credit:Brian Woodcock Ive either listened to it, watched it, or been there. For Jeanne, who was raised here in Florence, its all about Auburn University, her alma mater....

The interior designer grew up in Clinton, Louisiana, and her husband was raised inAtlanta. Things here are stuck in time in the best ways possible, says Laura. It is just too Tudor-y, she remembers telling the real estate agent. “We saw a picture of the house from the 1930s and decided to open up the side porch again, and it was 100% the right move,” says owner Laura Kay.Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ STYLING BY: HOLLY SMITH...

“We weren’t looking to sign on to a financially devastating project,” she says. The bright front door (Drawing Room Blue, No. 253;us.farrow-ball.com) hints at the bold ideas inside. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Barbara Schmidt In fact, her eye for thrift store finds can make even the most peaceable person steam with envy. For her own home, she gave her inventive streak free rein. “My house is my laboratoryI like to experiment and play with things,” she notes....

Second time’s the charm! “It felt like a family home,” says Fogelgren. “I immediately loved how it had formal rooms but all of the spaces still felt connected. Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Kate Malpeli It was warm and welcoming.” Choosing a designer to tackle the renovation was easy. Before the move, they had been working withLaura Jenkinsto reimagine their Atlanta bungalow. Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Kate Malpeli Halting progress there, the pair brought the Georgia designer along for the Lowcountry turnaround....

What was once a bare-bones landscape is now an inviting gathering place. I dont think much had changed since its origination. It was pretty lackluster for me. Credit:Dane Tashima; Stylist: Christina Wressell; Design: Carmeon Hamilton That changed everythingincluding Carmeons plans for their yard. This home now means something very different to me. I said, Im not going to be outside pruning bushes and watering with the hose. Carmeon’s backyard, before.Credit:Courtesy of Carmeon Hamilton...

(In the age of air-conditioning, abundant sunshine is no longer such a negative.) The inspiration for architect Lew Oliver’s 2,500-square-foot design? Gather Outdoors Booth seesporchesas extensions of indoor spaces. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn “This size creates a whole other spacenot a pass-through area but a sit-and-linger room,” Booth says. A vaulted, beamed ceiling defines the dining area. The Echo Effect An open-plan home calls for a holistic decor approach. Credit: Laurey W....