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Two classic desserts come together to make a sweet ending to your holiday celebration. Ambrosia means “food of the gods.” But that was a long time ago in a magical kingdom far, far away. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Giulietta Pinna; Food Styling: Ali Ramee Today, as most food historians agree,ambrosia belongs to the South. Without further ado, allow us to introduce you to our Ambrosia Cheesecake. North meets South in this New York-stylecheesecakewith an ambrosia-inspired citrus topping and coconut-graham cracker crust....

Cozy and ultra-shareable, these would be a wonderful addition to a breakfast or brunch get together. It is perhaps, though, the one that captures the uniqueness of vintage Southern dishes the most genuinely. Ambrosia is one part fruit salad, one part parfait. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ali Ramey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood Most ambrosia are made with fruits, usually orange, pineapple, and cherries. That’s topped with coconut of some sort, flakes or chips typically....

Turn the beloved fruit salad into a creamy pie. all-purpose flour 1Tbsp.granulated sugar 1tsp.salt 1/2cup(4 oz.) Add 2 eggs, 1 at a time, whisking until blended after each addition. Credit: Alison Miksch Gradually whisk in lemon juice until blended. (Mixture will look curdled.) Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes, whisking after 1 minute. Using a pastry blender, cut cold butter and shortening cubes into flour mixture until mixture resembles small peas....

If you’re looking for a new, impressive holiday trifle, this is it. Ambrosiais without a doubt one of the South’s most iconicholiday dishes. This Ambrosia Trifle leans into the classic look of ambrosia, but takes a few modern twists. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Giulietta Pinna; Food Styling: Ali Ramee Toasted peaks of Italian Meringue stand in for marshmallow creme on the top of this showstopping ambrosia dessert. Build this trifle in a glass serving dish so your guests can see all the goodness that awaits inside....

Edward Lee’s new book celebrates all there is to love about bourbon. Courtesy Jolea Brown/Edward Lee Bourbon has taken on many different cultural identities throughout the United States. Bourbon’s Big Comeback Lee characterizes the amber spirit as time trapped in a bottle. Credit:Courtesy Jolea Brown/Edward Lee Its an apt description for a drink that distinctly captures a specific place and tradition. His new book contextualizes its ever-growing popularity and extensive production process....

Consider it your new seasonal soundtrack. Its part of their tradition. It means something to them. Grant and Gill performing together during their Christmas residency at the Ryman Auditorium in 2023.Credit:Getty Images / Jason Kempin It feels really good in your heart to go, hey, people like this. People want to come see it, and people get a lot from it," he said. They were married in 2000.) Grant and Gill performing together in 1994....

When it comes to talent, Corrina Grant Gill didnt fall far from the family tree. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for SiriusXM There’s a new generation of hitmakers in the Grant/Gill family. After a few weeks of buildup, the song was finally released on Friday, June 2. Credit:Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for SiriusXM Mom Amy celebrated the news onInstagram, referring to her youngest daughter as her favorite new artist. Introspective and emotional, “Too Much” doesnt hide its autobiographical influence....

She moved to Johnson City in 2006 for college, and has called it home ever since. The guitar and banjo player credits her father for passing along his passion for music with her. She has released two solo albums and one E.P. Amythyst has also appeared on the albumSongs of Our Native Daughters. It was my best way to connect with people." Amythyst Kiah I don’t care about having a number one hit....

And yet here we were just casually chatting on a farm in South Georgia. The reproduction was one of more than 150 items auctioned off atthe Carter Centers annual charitable auction that year. It went on to sell for $88,000. Credit:Katie Archibald-Woodward The proceeds went to support the Carter Center’s work to advance peace and health across the globe. Its an incredible accomplishment for a descendant of a proud family of woodworkers....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s always nice to fall into a bed outfitted withclean sheets. The only problem is that clean sheets usually require a well-made bed. Credit: Julie Soefer Photography Luckily, we’ve unearthed a tip that could do away with that frustrating bit of housework. According toBuzzfeed, who found the helpful hint on Reddit, those tags are the secret to bed-making success....

A longer lasting shave? But should we be exfoliating before or after we shave for best results? Below, we’ve asked a physician and skincare expert to explain when exfoliation is ideal and why. Credit: Getty Images Sarah Allen,MD, is a board-certified Internal medicine physician and co-founder ofThe Skin Clique. What Is Exfoliation? Should You Exfoliate Before Or After Shaving? The Argument For Before Interestingly, shaving is actually a form of exfoliation in and of itself....

You might need to change your routine to keep your bed an optimal place to rest. But according to professionals, changing (and washing!) yourbedsheetsis an important step in ridding your bed of bacteria and dead skin and keeping you healthy. Credit:Getty Images So, how often should you change your sheets? Getty Images How Often Should You Change Your Bed Sheets? What Happens If You Don’t Regularly Change Your Bed Sheets? Even if you you’re a nighttime bather, your sheets will still get dirty overnight....

Custom grazing board curator Courtney Wright shares her tips for building beautiful boards. As it turns out, cutting the cheese itself requires some know-how. How Many Cheeses Do You Need for a Charcuterie Board? Credit: Caitlin Bensel/Southern Living “What’s most important is to serve a variety of flavors and textures,” says Wright. “There are certainly some other fresh cheeses that can be great to include on a board as well....