This marshmallowy treat holds a special place in Southern hearts. Graham crackers, marshmallow, chocolate. We’re not talking about s’mores. Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food styling: Torie Cox MoonPies are an iconic snack made with these ingredients and their popularity reaches far beyond Southern states. But the history of the MoonPie is much more storied. Read on for everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the treat. Credit: Courtesy of Chattanooga Bakery...

Fish camps are casual restaurants that specialize in fried seafood, piping hot hushpuppies, and simple side dishes. These restaurants are often family-run, akin tohometown barbecuejoints, with similar vibes and loyalties. The original fish camps date back to before World War II in the Carolinas. North Carolina, Calabash, Captain Nance’s Seafood, fried fish and shrimp lunch.Credit: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Some of the fishermen saw entrepreneurial opportunities and hired cooks to help out....

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If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Take a summer vacation from your go-to shade. There’s no better time to tap into your bright side than whenbeach daysandlake tripsare on the horizon. Credit: Getty Images/Jena Ardell See the our favoritesummer nail colorsto serve as your next salonor at-home manicureinspiration below. OPI Hue Is The Artist? Trade in your classic Funny Bunny for a slightly more exciting neutral....

This piece of history will cost you a cool $6.25 million. Realkit Heres your chance to own a one-of-kind piece of music history. Dogwood Estate was completed in 1987, when John was just a teenager. Credit:Realkit Thefuture Grammy-winnereventually sold the property in 1993. John, 54, currently lives in Nashville with his family. Credit:Realkit Credit:Realkit Credit:Realkit Credit:Realkit

This volume-packed short cut got a modern makeover. Ever heard of the wedge haircut? It’s gotten a modern makeover. Credit: @styled_by_carolynn Here is why you should consider trying a wedge haircut at your next salon appointment. What Is a Wedge Haircut? Here’s a hint: What do Dorothy Hamill and Victoria Beckham have in common? They’ve both rocked the wedge haircut. Now, the cut has been modernized with more flattering layering and angles....

Expert advice on the considerations, techniques, and care needed for successful lawn seeding. In turn, a healthygrassstand is better able to compete against weeds and requires less maintenance. You do that by correctly timing the sowing of your seed. Credit:Getty Images Grass selection is largely dictated by local climate. Warm-season grasses are dormant in winter and have a flush of growth when spring arrives. They flower and set seeds during summer and into early fall, before cold weather returns....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. As you approach downtown Laurel from I-59, the first thing that you see is a massive mural. and signals that you’ve found the historic district of thissmall Mississippi town. Credit:Cedric Angeles Cedric Angeles But it didn’t always seem that way. Once a thriving logging community and cultural hub, Laurel gradually fell into disrepair. By the 1990s, its downtown was mostly abandoned, with businesses shuttered and buildings crumbling....

This tailor’s tale of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding dress is steeped in history. On that day, the wedding cake stood 9 feet tall, and we are not exaggerating. But let’s get back to the details on that magnificent dress. Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images It was embroidered with star lilies and orange blossoms. The final cost to make this during our modern times was 30,000 (that’s about $37,000). And finally, this fluid yet beautifully adorned garment took seven weeks to make....

A few tips from the Southern Living Test Kitchen make this kale Caesar salad extra flavorful and unique. jar) 1 1/2tsp.grated lemon zestplus1 1/2Tbsp.fresh juice 3/4tsp.black pepper 1(12-oz.)pkg. chopped kale 1(5-oz.)pkg. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. Top with remaining crisps. Season salad mixture to taste with salt. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Costen King...

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Must-haves from Le Creuset, Crock-Pot, and Cuisinart are up to $110 off. Southern Living / Daisy Rodriguez Mothers always give the best gifts. Credit:Southern Living / Daisy Rodriguez They seem to have a knack for knowing what you need without you ever saying a word. She gifted me one years ago, and I still use it multiple times a week....

The Lane Cake stands with a peachy filling and an unforgettable meringue frosting. She took first prize. In March 1966,Southern Livingfeatured the cake in its second issue. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen This stunning, flavorful Lane Cake is complete with a peachy makeover and an unforgettable meringue frosting. The Lane Cake is topped with a Peach Schnapps-infused frosting that’s both incredibly unique and fluffy....

Its 3,500 acres traversed by 60 miles of trails promise an immersion in Mother Nature. The longer West Rim Loop hike rewards you with additional vistas. Cant tear yourself away? Credit:Courtesy of Cloudland at McLemore Resort And if you touch down and find youd like to find yourself uplifted again, sign up for lessons. Keeping an eye out for the ancient Cherokee writings on its walls is also key. (Check the theatersFacebook pagefor opening announcements....