Dont let these uninvited guests take over your home. What Are Carpet Beetles? As their name suggests, these insects often inhabit carpets and other fabrics. Credit:Andrea Ferro/Getty Images You should research your location to determine which carpet beetles to look out for. The larvae are usually about an 1/8-inch long, tan and covered in hairy bristles. The damage done by carpet beetles can sometimes be mistaken formoth damage. How Do Carpet Beetles Get Into Your Home?...

Don’t knock ‘em till you try ‘em! In my family, momma only cooked white meat chicken because she couldn’t abide dark meat. But I’ve shied away from gizzards because honestly, I didn’t know what they were. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke What Are Chicken Gizzards? This is where the gizzard comes in. What Do Chicken Gizzards Taste Like? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Love it or hate it, you have to try it. This utterly unique delicacy represents one of the earliest values of Southern cooking: Use everything you’ve got. What Are Chitlins? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Chitlins, also known as chitterlings, are the intestines of a pig that have been cooked. Rarely, cow intestines are also used for chitlins. They are usually boiled down, fried up, and served with apple cider vinegar and hot sauce....

For many congregations, theyre more than just an elegant accessory. “In my church, women only wore three types of hats,” he says. “Large hats, larger hats, and ‘why’d you have to sit in front of me?’ Credit: Digital Vision. The pastor’s grandson took the tradition for granted as a boy. “I realized that church hats weren’t merely fashion accessories,” he says. “They are an expression of faith, as well as a celebration of fashion....

These pale root vegetables aren’t as showy as some of their cousins, but they’re plenty delicious. Consider tasting a daikon radish next. You’ll soon find a newtype of radishto love. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Daikon radishes are common in many Asian cuisines. Here, learn more about daikon radishes and how to cook with them. What Is A Daikon Radish? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Daikon radishes are a versatile root vegetable....

Come late summer, its a pepper palooza at Texas beloved grocery store chain, H-E-B. Read on to learn about its rise to fame. Courtesy Central Market What Is A Hatch Chile? Credit:Courtesy Central Market These chiles can vary in their heat. Some are pretty mild, while others are hotter than a jalapeno. They are similar to California and Anaheim chiles in appearance, but they are much hotter. What Is Special About Hatch Chiles?...

And why are they called that? Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Are Hush Puppies? At their most basic, these golden orbs of crunchy goodness are deep fried blobs of cornmeal batter. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Some cooks add a dash of chopped or grated onion; others a bit of sugar. Either way, the crust is all sandy crunch; the steamy interior is soft and moist. “They were sweet and crunchy and delicious....

These intensely flavored, funny-looking grapes are a delicious treat. Want to know more about this new variety of grape? What Are Moon Drop Grapes? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox That means that once theyre in your fridge, they should last for quite a while. Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox How Were Moon Drop Grapes Developed? Moon Drops are the product of agricultural experimentation and cross-breeding, but they are not genetically modified plants....

This winter fruit is an underrated treat. As long as pecans andpeaches have been able to growin the South, so have persimmons. But what do persimmons taste like? Credit: Getty Images/MelindaChan Here’s everything you gotta know about persimmons. What Are Persimmons? These fruits come in multiple varieties, primarily stemming originally from Asia. Credit:Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle There are two main types of Asian persimmons: Fuyu and Hachiya....

They’re the secret to perfectly golden pie crusts. If you’ve ever scorched the edges of yourpumpkin pie, then you need one. What Are Pie Crust Shields? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox These thin silicone or metal rings are placed around the edges of the pie without covering the center. This allows the center to cook evenly while heat is deflected from the crust. Aluminum placed only the edges is also prone to falling off, defeating the entire purpose....

A plate full of scallops calls forth memories ofbeach vacationsand celebratory dinners. What’s the difference between bay and sea scallops? When’s the best time of year to buy them? Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Read on as we answer yoursearingquestions and share our favorite scallop recipes. What Are Scallops? Scallops are a punch in of shellfish. Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis...

These pea-sized tomatoes are almost too cute to be real. The picture that caught my eye was a gorgeousheirloom tomato salad. Turns out, these tiny red fruits are spoon tomatoes. Credit:Robby Lozano / Southern Living They pack powerful flavor in their itty-bitty size. Learn more about them and tips from Harrison on how to use them. Jonathan Harrisonis an Alabama-based chef and former contestant onNext Level Chef. Credit:Courtesy of Chef Jonathan Harrison...

Christopher Rohrbachis a consultant forBrennan Enterprises, a family-owned window dealer and instillation service in Arlington, Texas. Laurey W. Glenn What Are Transom Windows? A transom window is a small window on top of either a door or another window, Rohrbach explains. Credit: Designer: Charlotte Lucas; Photographer: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Kendra Surface It’s not part of the door, but in fact on top of the actual door jamb. For a window, youd have a smaller window above it, and that would be the transom window....