The Real Meanings Behind The Colors Of Easter

The liturgical colors signify important days throughout the season. Easter brings with it much joyful celebration. Spring arrives,flowers bloom, and certain colors became ubiquitous in the holiday’s religious festivities. Credit: Jim Schwabel/Getty Images Read on to learn about what these Easter colors may represent during the holiday. Pink Or Rose At Easter, rosy pink hues are also symbolic. Pink represents jubilant new beginnings and joyful hope. It’s reminiscent of the pink found in the sky at the dawn of a new day....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Javier Hayes

The Recipe Alton Brown Would Make If He Could Only Eat Meat Once Per Year

Fans declare it “excellent” and claim it’s “one of our favorite Christmas traditions!” Getty Images Come holiday time, turkey and ham tend to take centerstage for many families. All are tempting options. Credit:Getty Images Read on to learn more about Brown’s beloved recipe and how to make it yourself this holiday. “Often misidentified asprime rib. Sure, some standing rib roasts are prime grade, but few are.” Credit:Getty Images As for Browns beef, he selected choice....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Shane Bowers

The Redbird Cake

Our annual holiday cake takes special meaning this year. Theredbirdcookies add a nostalgically sweet finishing touch. Coat 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with baking spray; line bottoms using parchment paper. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Pour pineapple through a fine mesh strainer set over a large bowl, and press solids to extract juice. Transfer pineapple to a cutting board, and finely chop. Add pineapple to strained juice in bowl....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Joseph Walter

The Restaurants Every Southerner Should Try In Richmond, Virginia

The River City is just getting started. Robbie Caponetto Richmond, Virginia, is a city with a deep and complicated history. It also has a reputation as a hip landing spot for young professionals and new businesses. Credit:Robbie Caponetto The effort will all be worth it once you sink a fork into their house-made tiramisu or cannoli. But the real magic is sitting down for a meal at one of the shops four tables....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Virginia Macias

The Restaurants Our Editors Will Never Stop Traveling For

Our editors' favorite dishes are worth the extra tank of gas. Sliding into its vinyl and chrome booths, you forget it was any trouble to get to. Its juicycheeseburgersand sweet, sticky Hershey’s brandmilkshakesandsundaeswere the stuff of daydreams. Credit:Getty: Maxshot Credit: Getty Images / The Washington Post / Contributor Credit:Alana Al-Hatlani Credit:Jacob Dye Credit: Robbie Caponetto Coconut Pie With Whipped Cream.Credit: Katie Cawood/Moment Open/Getty Images

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Jessica Barry

The Restoration Of Railway Route Between Two Southern Cities Destroyed After Hurricane Katrina Has Begun

Just ahead of the groundbreaking, Secretary Buttigieg spoke exclusively withSouthern Livingabout the importance of restoring this service. In a lot of places that means adding service, inventing a new route. In this case, its about restoring service that was already there. Credit:Department of Transportation (August 2025 will mark 20 years since Katrina struck the gulf coast.) Both sides of the aisle. Multiple states and a lot of different players are excited to make this happen, he said....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Amber Morris

The Retro Entertaining Trend We Want To Bring Back

That truly dazzled me as a child, and probably still would today. The gatherings I remember being most fascinated by were the progressive dinners. Whats A Progressive Dinner? Credit:Getty Images/ClassicStock/Contributor A progressive dinner is a dinner party that takes place in several different homes. The group leisurely moves from place to place until the meal is over. Progressive dinners can be elaborate affairs that include multiplehors doeuvresand main dishes. Credit: Carmel Brantley; Styling: Page Mullins...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Anthony Duncan

The Retro Strawberry Dessert Recipe That's Always A Hit

Some call it “salad.” Thisdessertis a polarizing one. Yes, were talking aboutStrawberry Pretzel Salad. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Now, the use of the word salad in this context is…generous. Although constructed in a 9x13 pan, Strawberry Pretzel Salad is one of thosevintageJell-O dishes. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is Strawberry Pretzel Salad? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The bright red layered dish starts with a pretzel crust....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Caitlin Johnston

The Retro Window Treatment Southern Designers Are Loving More Than Ever

This traditional window treatment proves that classic never means outdated. Key Takeaways There are few design elements that havesuch notable Southern appealas that of a cornice. Youll know the decorativewindow dressingsthe moment you spot them. Alison Gootee; Styling: Page Mullins. Its no wonder this old-school design element is making a comeback. What Is a Cornice? Mikala Kuchera, lead designer at Charleston-based design firmMDI Luxury Designsays a cornice shouldnt be confused with a valance....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Katherine Chan

The Right Time To Put Up Your Christmas Tree, According To Our Readers

When should a family eat dinner? And most pressingly: When is the right time to put up your Christmas tree? We wanted to know when people are putting up their trees, so we asked, and you answered. Credit:Alison Gootee Here is what our audience had to say. October 15th is a good starting date, one reader said. While pumpkins and fake spider webs are still on porches, their homes are already glowing with festive lights....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Dr. John Patel

The Right Way To Store Brown Sugar

Hint: Ditch the plastic bag ASAP. The moisture that the molasses brings to brown sugar contributes to its soft sandy texture. Since molasses is the by-product of sugarcane production, brown sugar most often comes from sugar cane. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox How To Keep Brown Sugar Fresh For brown sugar, a secure airtight container is best. Proper storage for all ingredients can be the antidote for spoilage or loss of quality....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Kathryn Johnson

The Right Way To Store These 10 Condiments

To fridge or not to fridge? It can be hard to know where to store condiments. Some of us grew up inpantry households, where everything was stored in the cupboard. Credit:Getty Images In fact, the USDA recommends using olive oil within three to five months after opening. How you store your olive oil is important, too. Instead, store olive oil in its original dark-colored bottle or opt for opaque decorative containers....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Felicia King

The Rose That Survived Katrina

The Peggy Martin rose comes with a backstory of resilience and hope. But this is no ordinary rose. For Louisianan Peggy Martin, Katrina took almost everything. Cascades of pink blossoms cover this striking plant.Credit: Ralph Anderson Her parents, Rosalie and Pivon Dupuy, fell victim to the storm. For a fisherman like Pivon and a gardener like Peggy, it was heaven. And it was here that Peggy had planted a beautiful garden filled with old roses450 of them....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Karl Mann