Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. This stand mixer felt light to move around the counter, and we loved the fingerprint-less surface. Credit:Southern Living / Russell Kilgore borosilicate glass bowl and 4-qt. stainless steel bowl |Dimensions:11.4 x 14.8 x 14.3 in. The iconic brand has been populating home kitchens since 1919. Credit: Breville The Artisan 5-quart model came in a close second to our top choice....

Explore the natural wonders of the Yellowhammer State. George Dodd/Getty Images Alabama has some of the beststate parksin the South. If camping is the name of the game, you might make reservations using an online tool atalapark.com. Credit:George Dodd/Getty Images Cathedral Caverns State Park Jeff Greenberg/Getty Images Woodville Cathedral Caverns opened as a state park in 2000. Gulf State Park Gulf Shores Situated on the Gulf of Mexico (where else?...

This easy steak marinade requires just five minutes and a handful of fridge and pantry staples. Why Marinate Steak? What’s the secret to perfectly tender, juicy, and flavorful steak? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox You dont need chef-y equipment like asous videmachine, or even pricey truffle butter. If you think you might not have time for the extra step of marinating, think again. Plus, its totally flexible. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

When homemade isnt an option, the pros turn to these trusty alternatives. Which one is the best? Always purchase unsalted stock so that you’re able to control the seasoning in your final dish. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Lawrence Weeks, owner & executive chef ofNorth of BourbonandEnsoinLouisville, Kentucky, is also team Brodo. It comes frozen and is made of high quality, and not from concentrate....

We’ve all been there. You’re knee-deep in a recipe likechicken-mushroom-sage casserolewhen you realize you’re missing one of the ingredients. What is Cooking Sherry? Credit: Rafael Ben-Ari / Getty Images Cooking sherry is wine fortified with brandy. Just refer to the list of substitutes for cooking sherry below. Substitutions for Cooking Sherry 1. Credit: Kailey Whitman And it also works great in martinis! Be sure to perform a taste test, though....

No more last-minute grocery store run, and some of these sugar substitutes are healthier. While sugar substitutes (artificial and natural) can providehealthier alternatives, they won’t always yield identical results. That being said, an unidentical result does not mean a less tasty one. Credit: Getty Images Here are the sugar substitutes some Southern culinary experts use and enjoy. Natural Sweeteners Kenneth Temple, a Louisiana-basedChoppedChampion and chef, said his go-to sugar substitutes areTruviaandSwerve....

Fill your home with the scents of sweet Southern escapes. Its a nice, light pick for those looking for a simple, summery scent. Credit:Furbish Credit:Literie Credit:Bath & Body Works Credit:Hunt & Bloom Credit:Voluspa Credit:Old Whaling Co.

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Bring the heat to game day with our favorite portable grills. Credit: Southern Living/Tara Massouleh McCay In This Article Fall in the South is a showcase of long-held sports rivalries. No great tailgate happens without a grill. One thing about having a grill around for tailgating is that we get to enjoyhotfood, says ChefRoscoe Hall....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Keep the slow cooker on and your devices charged during game day. Credit:Southern Living / Russell Kilgore The most important consideration? After all, you dont want to lug around a 200-pound generator along with everything else. Why Tailgate With a Generator? Credit: Amazon Simply put: no generator, no tailgate. Despite its portability, the generator is powerful and can double as abackup generator for the home....

You won’t have to turn on the oven. No one is going to pass up a french fry, either. One reader turns to a Texas staple every year. Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Every year we go there then go drive through a huge light display, wrote Elizabeth Drown. Nothing says Christmas quite like a pecan waffle and smothered hash browns. Our readers only affirm why: the delivery staple is a go-to the night before Santa arrives....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. This place has it all. Its just so nice! Credit:Courtesy of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center When we arrived at theNashville resorta few weeks later, he was too blown away to cry. And I was pretty stunned myself. (The hotel also has its own app, which includes a map.) Credit:Courtesy of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (Prepare to be begged for things....

This far-flung highlands town is remarkably vibrant. Key Takeaways Tucked away in the rolling green highlands ofsouthwestern Virginia, Abingdon comes as a surprise. Who would expect an award-winning theater in this distant corner of the state? Or chef-driven restaurants that would easily fit into a New York City neighborhood? Or a popular rail-trail zipping down a mountainside? And thats a good thing, because this vivacious small town has a lot to offer....

Fair warning: One weekend in this former fishing village may convince you to retire here. Heres what to do, where to eat, and where to stay in Beaufort, North Carolina. For a schooling in the areas seafaring history, visit theNorth Carolina Maritime Museum on Front Street. Credit: CEDRIC ANGELES Pass the time shelling on its pristine beaches or swimming in the sparkling waters. The lighthouse there is currently closed for climbing, but its still a sight to behold....