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Cold suppers have been a staple in Southern kitchens and hearts for decades. Summer weather in the South is divided into two categories: sweltering and barely bearable. Fromceiling fanstocooling sheets, were full of tricks and tips. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox But one of our favorite heat-beating inventions doesnt require batteries or fancy technology at all. Its the cold plate, also known as a cold supper. The cold plate is and will remain a staple in Southern kitchens and hearts for generations to come....

Humble and satisfying, it’s a sandwich only a Southerner could love. I grew up inMississippi,home to Southerners who love big, weird sandwiches (God blessElvis Presley). But my favorite childhood sandwich is shocking not for what it contains, but for what it didnt. Credit: Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox My go-to snack as a kid wasbrace yourselfa simple mayonnaise sandwich. Getty Images The Great Mayo Sandwich Debate I live in a house divided....

Theres nothing quite like this colorful cream soda. (No, it’s not likeCheerwine.) What’s The History Of Big Red Soda? Credit:Getty Images/Aleksandr Zubkov Founded in Waco, Texas, in 1937, Big Red soda is a Lone Star staple. Originally named Sun Tang Red Cream Soda, the beverage became known as Big Red in the 1960s. In the 1970s, the drinks popularity spread across the South when it became available outside of Texas....

If it’s good enough for Aunt Bee, it’s good enough for us. Whether you’re a serialSpodecollector or a Wedgwood faithful, it’s no secret that Southerners love their china. For others, it’s because we believe that our patterns reveal a lot about our personalities. But whatever camp you’re in, there are few patterns as widely loved as Blue Willow china. What Is Blue Willow China? While the pattern itself needs no introduction, its history may require a quick refresher....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. From spring tables to plate walls, these leafy ceramics are forever classic. Here’s everything you oughta know about beloved cabbageware, plus where to find it. Credit:Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Page Mullins and Cameron Beall What is Cabbageware? Where Did Cabbageware Come From? How Did Cabbageware Become Popular in the South? Credit: Robbie Caponetto There’s no shortage of ways to decorate with cabbageware....

Youve always liked being surrounded by your things, she says. Its true: I must have my trinkets. found at a beauty parlor. Credit:Terri Glanger; Styling: Russell Brightwell Its no surprise that I loveestate sales. As I walked through the place, it was as if a black-and-white film turned to color. The lady of the house was named Mary Louise, and I instantly felt a connection to her. Mary Louise “Weezie” Doran....

For Southerners, a supper club is more than a shared mealit’s a lifelong tie that binds. A cooking co-op shares the meal-prep duties, but participants do not always eat together. Asupper clubis a little bit of each of these, but it goes further, deeper, and longer. Credit:Getty: Flashpop We’ve gathered recipes and ideas for organizing your own supper club. What Is A Southern Supper Club? Supper clubsgather regularly and remain intact for years, sometimes even decades....

It’s as much a tradition as butter on a biscuit. Serving biscuits, and all of their proper accouterments, at meals beyond breakfast is one such example. However, it wasnt complete without something sweet. Credit: Jennifer Causey At my grandmothers, it was usually her homemademayhawjelly or pepper jelly made from her garden. My mother favored a fresh strawberry jam. And if you havent tried it, dinner time is about to get a whole lot sweeter....

Southern tastemakers put their fanciful spins on the old-faithful collection. Here’s how they infused Spode’s Christmas Tree china with extra-festive spirit. The Spin: Ikat + Blue and White “A blue-and-white look is something that works year-round. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Its timeless, says Houston designerPaloma Contreras. I figured, why couldnt you use it for the holidays? It actually lends itself to this season very, very well. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller...

There’s no better place to get in the holiday spirit. Heres how to make the most of your visit to this southern Christmas town. Theres a reason National Geographic named St. Augustine one of the top 10 light displays in the world. Credit:Courtesy of St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches VCB Clop down cobblestone streets along Flagler College and the Lightner Museum via horse-drawn carriage. Do you love a lighthouse?...

The sweet onion sandwich is a Southern tradition that hinges on the Vidalia onion. Its not uncommon to findpetite-sized sandwichesserved from party trays at Southern soirees. During Vidalia season, guests may even be treated to a platter of sweet onion tea sandwiches. Credit: Sheri Castle These simple sandwiches aren’t limited to parties. Skip thetomato sandwichand make an onion sandwich for lunch. Heres why Southerners love them so much. The Distinctive Vidalia Vidalia onionsare the benchmark for sweet and mild onions in the South....

It’s not fall in Texas without its favorite tradition: Homecoming Mums. Instead, you’ve got the option to expect to see countless colorful, massive Homecoming Mums. What Are Texas Homecoming Mums? Texas Homecoming Mums at Abilene High School’s homecoming game in Abilene, Texas.Credit:Getty Images/The Washington Post/Contributor The Texas tradition has become a teenage rite of passage and a kind of folk art, too. The makings are attached to a backing and hung proudly around the neck for homecoming events....

Linda Vansweringen has waited tables here for over 15 years. Vansweringens shift starts at 10 a.m., an hour before the restaurant opens for lunch. Not long after lunch begins, Vansweringens section is stacked with customers. PHOTO: ROBBIE CAPONETTO. Half are regulars who ask for her by name. She suggests the Greek salad, which has tomatoes, feta, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini. Carl Thomas, a line cook, has been at The Bright Star even longer than Vansweringen....