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When I read the film, I was like this girl had the heart of a Southerner. Its in her bones. She flies to France without a plan other than tracking down the French cheese that brings her joy. Credit:©2024 Hallmark Media/ Elena Nenkova Although reluctant at first, Serge warms to Ella as she becomes a regular at his shop. Soon, Ella is helping Serge with his business and getting to know all of the neighbors and customers....

Want to know how to make boxed cake better? Turn box yellow cake mix into a semi-homemade recipe with a few tips and a homemade chocolate frosting. Every Southerner knows the beauty of a good boxed mix. Credit:Brian Hagiwara/Getty Images Most folks would agree that box yellow cake mix shines above them all. It’s classic, versatile, and oh-so tasty. But have you ever wonderedhow to make yellow box cake taste like homemade?...

Keep your eyes peeled for these pesky pests buzzing around your yard. And who can blame them? Where Do Red Wasps Live? Credit: Don Johnston/Getty Images Red wasps live from New York down to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas. While some wasps are solitary,P. carolinais a social species. These waspslive in colonies, with up to 5,000 insects living in a single nest at one time. The wasps build their nests by breaking down plant and wood fibers to form a papery substance....

Here’s what to do if you spot them. Since then, this frog has made its way across Florida and other locations across the Southeast. “Their numbers are rising, but we really dont know how many there are.” Credit:Getty Images Theyre likely also to be found in coastal Alabama and Texas," says Johnson. “They could be anywhere in the Southeast where its mild enough so they can persist.” Even the immature stages, or tadpoles, of Cuban treefrogs prey on the tadpoles of native species....

This toxic plant looks almost identical to harmless Queen Annes Lace wildflowers. Having wildflowers spontaneously spring up in your garden can be endearing at times. To avoid confusing the two look-alike plants, here’s how to tell them apart. Credit: Getty Images Poisoning can occur because of its similarity to other plants. Its roots can be confused with wild parsnip, leaves with parsley, and seeds with anise. If youre unsure about positively identifying the plant, play it safe and stay away from it....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. What looked cute and cuddly at first may end up monsters. I’m not here to point fingers. Credit: Getty Images All homeowners do it. Wemove into a new homeand immediatelyplant bushes on the front and sidesto show pride in our new acquisition. They do so much quicker than we notice or expect. Ten years down the line, each cute little shrub is the size of a Stegosaurus....

These conditions put less stress on plants as they establish their root systems. Yet despite these advantages, not all species benefit fromfall planting. For evergreen trees and shrubs, it is best to wait until spring to establish new plants. Credit:Getty Images Bare-root plants are dug directly from growing beds. The soil is washed from their roots, and they are packaged in plastic to maintain moisture. While bare-root plants require spring planting, container-grown ones can be planted in fall or spring....

Jocelyn Adams of Grandbaby Cakes loves egg pie for its simplicity. Adams loves egg pie for its simplicityonly requiring standard pantry ingredients, this pie comes together like magic. The flavors are reminiscent ofeggnog, rendering this a lovelyChristmas dessert. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Learn how to make egg pie. Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a glass of bourbon. Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Score your spot on the nice list with a perfectly Southern gift for mom this year. More Must-Shop Products Credit:Courtesy of LAKE Pajamas x Mi Golondrina Credit:Courtesy of LAKE Pajamas x Mi Golondrina Credit:Courtesy of LAKE Pajamas x Mi Golondrina

Feed your family pancakes without all the flipping. We all know the firstpancakeis always a dud. We use Honeycrisp apples for this apple-cinnamon pancake recipe because they are crisp, juicy, and sweet-tart. Credit: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis They’re preferred by our Test Kitchen for a good amount ofapple recipes. They’re also great for creating aflavorful piefilling that won’t cook down too much....

This spiked Arnold Palmer is an ideal summer beverage to serve at brunches,porch parties, or BBQs. To make this an alcohol-free cocktail, simply leave out the bourbon. The simple mocktail that bears this name was created by and for the golfing legend, Arnold Palmer. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Add four cups of bottled lemonade, the bourbon, andsimple syrup. Stir together and refrigerate until ready to serve....

Experience Bill Smith backed into cooking because the music club he owned could never make any money. Happily, serious cooking suited him and it turned into a career. He learned on the job, performing every station in the kitchen from dishwasher on up. His first job was in a French restaurant, where he learned sound techniques. His upbringing in Eastern North Carolina prepared him for his future roll as head chef at Crook’s Corner....

A very welcome sign of hope as the region continues to recover following Hurricane Helene. Some very welcome news came Saturday morning: Biltmore Estate will reopen on November 2. Biltmore suffered significant wind damage and flooding in the forested areas of the huge property. Credit: The Biltmore Company Nearby, Biltmore Village had it even worse. Many of the homes and businesses there were completely engulfed in flood waters. FS/Getty Images...