Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Top gifts for those who love to cook and eat. Credit:Southern Living / Kevin Liang It’s also not often that you get to cook with some of the more luxurious ingredients out there. Will Edwardsis the chef de cuisine at Sweet Basil. But for beginner cooks, you may want to help them build their collection with high-quality basics....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. TheFrench Quarterand Lower Garden Districts towering Creole townhouses are decorated in ornate Spanish balconies. The Marigny and Bywater blocks are prime for afternoon architecture strolls, with Caribbean-hued ornate cottages. Credit:SeanPavonePhoto/Getty Images New Orleansis a place where color meets spice, music meets mischief, and the sacred meets the profane. We have the ultimate guide for the Crescent City, aSouthern cityunlike any other....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. We found the sweetest Valentines Day gifts for everyone in the family. Credit:Southern Living / Kristin Kempa Southern Living / Kristin Kempa The sweetest day of the year is quickly approaching. Valentines Day is the perfect excuse to show some love to everyone in your family. But with so many people to shop for, finding unique and thoughtful gifts can be tricky....

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Cozy up with one of these apple cocktails all autumn long. Demera sugar, which contains molasses, adds a sweet, caramelized warmth to this cocktail. Garnish with an apple wheel, a cinnamon stick, and a star anise before serving. Credit: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Serve in a pitcher or punch bowl with fresh apple slices. Credit:Frederick Hardy II; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Mat Gibilisco...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. While spot cleaning may remove some stains, stubborn ones will only come out with adeeper clean. Credit:Southern Living Angela Brownis a professional cleaner and the CEO of Savvy Cleaner in Charlotte, North Carolina. Weve curated the best carpet cleaners to use on all types of stains. Keep reading to find the best carpet cleaner for your home....

A simple dry rub can even lead to a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings We’re beginning to question what this beloved kitchen gadgetcan’tdo. Cooking the wings low and slow ensures the meat is fall-off-the-bone quality. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Fried Chicken Wings The secret to getting these fried wings extra-crispy is double dredging them. Add more spice to the flour mixture if you like an extra kick....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. When wrinkles get you steamed, these clothing steamers can smooth things out. Credit:Southern Living / Henry Wortock Karalyn Wysocki is an expert seamstress, textile designer, and patternmaker based in Canton, North Carolina. When choosing a steamer, its important to think about how youll be using it and how often. A steamer doesnt have to be just reserved for clothes, says Wysocki....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. These multi-piece sets make it easy to revamp your bedroom. Credit:Southern Living Thus, a comforter set made with lightweight, breathable materials make the difference in a restful nights sleep. Morgan Adams is a sleep coach based in Richmond, Virginia. Whats included in a comforter set? Credit: Amazon Most comforter sets will include a comforter and two shams (one for a twin)....

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Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. We tested nine bedding coverlets to find the best for sleeping and layering. Credit:Southern Living Much like a quilt, a coverlet is typically a lighter-weight bedding option. Plus, the fabric was in good shape, with no observable flaws. When not in use, this coverlet looked nice folded at the end of the bed. Credit: Quince...

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