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The gourd-focused competition show returns to Food data pipe for its 5th season. Every carver competing in this season will have either won or made it near the end of seasons past. They didnt get to choose their partners either because its a pretty tight-knit group of people. Credit:Food Network The carvers know each other. Many, many times what you would see is them carving and making each other better....

Kevin Winter/Getty Images Darius Rucker gets it from his mama. And according to the Grammy winner, she had the pipes to do it. My mom was special. Credit:Kevin Winter/Getty Images They were both just stupidly great singers. Ruckers mom Carolyn died of a heart attack in 1992. Hootie & The Blowfish wouldnt make it big until two years later. Credit:Capitol Records Nashville The crooner recalled how she came tovisit him in Columbiajust a few days before she died....

A dark ‘n stormy is a classic cocktail, without the threat of a power outage. Learn how to make a Dark and Stormy, and enjoy one at your next home happy hour. What Is a Dark and Stormy Cocktail? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This drink looks and tastes far more complicated than it is. Can You Make Big Batch Dark and Stormy Cocktails? Then, line up some highballs, and pour up as many at a time as you need....

you should probably plan a visit ASAP. It’s a beautiful place to eat, shop, and unwind for boaters and non-boaters alike. At Kindred you’ll find chef-driven, inventive dishes created by Joe, a James Beard nominee. Credit: Chris Record of Davidson College You’ll find a selection of zippy brews, as well as baked goods, beer, and wine. The cheerful space is the perfect place to enjoy a pick-me-up. Enjoy farm fresh fruit, veggies, cheeses, breads, and more....

Many people decorate it as an indoor Christmas tree. Others simply value it as a statuesque touch of the tropics. It’s that “statuesque” part that’s often the problem. Credit: DEA / G. CIGOLINI/Getty Images See, in the wild Norfolk Island pine wants to grow 80 feet tall. It still wants to do that inside your house. This poses difficulties for folks who don’t have 80-foot ceilings. That’s when people turn to Grumpy, seeking solutions....

The Hostess City of the South knows how to celebrate in festive style. Getty Images Historic Southern cities know how to celebrate the holidays. Want to join in the festive fun (and enjoy highs in the 60s?!)? Credit:Getty Images Here’s how to plan the perfect holidaytrip to Savannah. For over 20 years, their celebrations have included a quirky and beloved pineapple Christmas tree. Boats are decorated in their festive best for a parade down the Savannah River....

We are marrying two Southern staples with this supper. A comforting classic like apot pienever fails to satisfy on a cold fall or winter evening. This pot pie takes inspiration from France, with a creamy sauce flavored with Dijon mustard and tarragon. Credit: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall TarragonThis leafy green herb is known for its subtle licorice flavor. Tarragon is an ingredient in many French dishes, but it can be a little polarizing....

If smothered and covered came in breakfast casserole form. Bacon and Cheddar cheese form the backbone of flavor in this hash brown casserole. Add some hot sauce, too. Credit:Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford The little bit of milk and sour cream in this recipe helps make this hash brown casserole luxurious. It also stops the hash browns from drying out in the oven....

The trick to outrageously rich, superthick brownies? A high-sided cast-iron skillet. when you obtain the base recipe down, try one of our four variations (below). Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist:Ruth Blackburn you might also use our variations as a jumping off point for your own creations. Prefer raspberries to strawberries? Use freeze-dried raspberries in our white chocolate variation instead. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist:Ruth Blackburn...

Enjoy the many ways to cook this Southern staple. I realized by the time I was 5 that collards were my favorite. I loved the chewiness of the cooked leaves and the heady-green fragrance that filled the kitchen as they simmered. Credit:Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Grandmama cooked hers for hours with a little bit of salt pork, water, salt, and pepper. If you wanted extra oomph, you could shake on some pepper vinegarbut I never did....

Rather, it was pure weariness and nagging potential that won her over. We spent about a year looking at homes, says the decorator. We probably toured over 100. Credit:Alison Gootee; Stylist: Page Mullins; Interior design: Amy Studebaker None of them felt right. I remember saying, Lets just buy it, and I can do something with it, she remembers. They then highlighted its existing charms, like the original plaster walls and crown molding....

This merrily maximalist abode summons every hue under the sun. Earlier in the day, he and his team had discussed what they hoped to work on next. Simons Island, Georgia, home with exuberant hues and lively printsand lots of them. Credit:Eric Piasecki We ended up meeting, and it was a match made in heaven. She was so fun to work with, so outside the box. The house itself was straightforward, with little in the way of interior architecture....

At night, inviting lantern light twinkles through the window. Where possible, original windows were retained, and all new ones were modeled to match. Cushy Setup The living room already had gorgeous bones and light flooding in from three sides. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez It’s proven to be the perfect spot for conversation and for placing the Christmas tree each year. Plus, it offsets the visual weight of the sofa and chairs," Gilbreath notes....