If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. If you are in search of the perfect haint blue for your own space, we’ve got you. When it comes to design, there’s no denying that Southerners love a classic. In keeping with Southern traditions, Ingram opted for a “haint blue” ceiling. He usedWaterscapeby Sherwin-Williams there and complemented it with a soft gray (Samovar Silverby Sherwin-Williams) on the floor. He left the porch unscreened to allow for maximum sunlight....

Some may call a smaller home “downsizing,” but we call it “just right.” And if you ask us, the perfect size for a retirement home is 1,500 square feet. George Cottage, andAdaptive Cottageplans all offer. Credit:Southern Living

A layer of sauce will keep lasagna from sticking to the pan. Ahomemade lasagnais a window into a person’s soul. Okay, I’m being a bit dramatic. Credit:Alison Miksch The basic elements are the same: sauce, cheese, noodles. But after that, lasagna is open to interpretation. Alison Miksch Jarred sauce or homemade? Ricotta cheese, bechamel sauce, or both? Loaded with meat or vegetarian? No-boil noodles, regular dried noodles, or fresh noodles?...

And it costs less than $1! Juice, zest, or both! Your recipe might even already call for it. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Start with the juice or zest of half a lemon, then add more as desired. Its like cornbread and collards, biscuits and jam, orClairee and Ouiser. You get the point, the two just go perfectly together! Caitlin Bensel; Food styling: Torie Cox....

Its not apple, pumpkin, or pecan. But if youre in the South, theres another even more popular option. What Is The Most Searched For Thanksgiving Pie? Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Chess pie is the most searched for Thanksgiving pie. Desserts dont get much more basic, or Southern, than thisold-fashionedpie. Its gooey, buttery, rich, and will satisfy the most powerful sweet tooth. Credit:Jen Causey; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly...

We’re not trying to be rudewe’re just looking out for you. If your answer is “Google it,” you’re not alone. Literally millions of people turn to Google every day, looking for that perfect recipe. Credit:George Marks/Getty Images But that doesn’t mean the recipe is going to work. Getty Images The Biggest Mistake Modern Cooks Make Blindly trusting the Internet is the biggest mistake. How Do You Know Who To Trust? Credit:Getty Images...

Are you doing more harm than good? According to the National Science Foundation, a kitchen sponge may be the dirtiest item in your home. The damp nooks and crannies trap debris creating the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, including E. coli. Credit:Getty Images That cross-contamination continues as bacteria is transferred to our hands and the food we prepare and eat. Coming In a Close Second: Cotton Dishcloth Southerners love a lovingly crocheted or knitted cottondishcloth....

You don’t need to be a fishmonger to know how to choose fresh crabmeat. An invitation to acrab boilon the beach is a sure sign that warm weather has finally arrived. They can keep you up to date on the availability and pricing of fresh crab. Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Seafood farming does not include crabs, so you should expect fluctuations in the cost and availability....

Which combo is your go-to? If you’re from the South, you’ve probably been to ameat-and-three. As far as the menu, don’t be fooled. The fried chicken with three sides at Pearl’s Diner in Laurel, Mississippi.Credit: Cedric Angeles Here, vegetables include macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, hash brown casserole, and corn pudding. It’s basically like Thanksgiving food, but you’re allowed to have it for lunch on a Tuesday. Pretty cool, huh?...

LAUREY W. GLENN Afterplanting their bulbs in the fall, thetulip bloomsherald the arrival of springtime. The near-endless colors of flowers are the star of many gardens, sidewalk planters, andfront porch containers. Once the flowers are gone, what should you do with the foliage that plays a supporting role? Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN Timing is everything when cutting back tulips if you want blooms the next year. Learn the best time to cut back tulips to clean up your garden and keep the bulbs healthy....

Roses are heavy feeders that need plenty of nutrients to produce blooms and healthy foliage. Learn more about how and when to fertilize roses. Getty Images There’s no flower more classic in the garden than arose. Credit:Getty Images Learn more about nutrient requirements and the best time to fertilize roses. Macronutrients Micronutrients As the name implies, roses require small amounts of micronutrients. Ammonium-based fertilizers can make soil more acidic, while nitrate-based fertilizers are less acidic....

Call it the flavor and texture of history. This iconic indented design is likely the product ofearly 20th century cookbookswhich doubled as home economics and agricultural guides. Early American Cookbook Recipes The history of early American cookie recipes starts with the first printed cookbooks. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabor Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This often meant pressing on the dough with a hand, a spatula, oryesa fork. Most popular recipes hence provide the same directive....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. This just-restocked gear is going fast. Nows your chance to stock up on its best-selling styles while sizes and colors are still available. Credit:Southern Living This belt bag gives you exactly thatpockets everywhere you need themin a colorful accessory thatll level up any outfit. Its water-resistant and available in six trendy colorways, each with a boldly-branded strap and tons of zippered storage....