Is there a way to make the classic BLT even better? We certainly think so—and we nominate this iteration as the best there may be. For this millionaire bacon BLT, the bacon is crisp and candied, but plenty of the smoky-savory bacon flavor still shines through. Lightly toasted bread keeps the sandwich from falling apart (and isn't so hard that it cuts the roof of your mouth).

Millionaire Bacon BLT Puts All Other Sandwiches To Shame

Greek pasta salad boasts a briny, olive-forward flavor with pops of sweetness from sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese. You might also love that it doesn’t have pieces of raw peppers and onions, which is common in many other pasta salads. Instead, this pasta salad relies on olives, cucumbers, and banana pepper rings for snap and pop and loads of flavors.

Greek Pasta Salad

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Pad thai is one of the first thai foods I fell in love with when I was introduced to it in my teenage years. The flavors were so amazing and worked well to complement each other. No flavor overpowered another, it was pure food heaven. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Here's what you'll need to make about 5 servings:

Delicious Chicken Pad Thai

If you're looking for an impressive, yet easy meal to make, this chicken marsala recipe is one to consider. For the most part, you are likely to have most of this on hand to begin with. Don't let the list of ingredients scare you, it's really not difficult to make. Here's what you'll need:

Easy Chicken Marsala with Pasta

A trip to HomeGoods always promises to be a magical thing, especially during the fall when seasonal goodies await. You don’t need to go with a list, but simply an open mind as to what kind of must-have treasures might be waiting. Ahead of fall (as early as late summer) and into the season, new deliveries of autumn-themed items arrive weekly and are quickly placed on shelves, only to be quickly whisked away by whichever shoppers find the best items first.

The Best Things To Shop At HomeGoods For Fall 2024

Roses are red, violets are blue…which one is Behr’s 2025 Color of the Year? In a sea of ever-popular shades of blue, for this year's COTY Behr brings an element of surprise to the table with a fun and sophisticated shade you didn’t know your home was missing. Inspired by fashion and nostalgia, the brand is sharing a dynamic, mood-shifting red selection from their core color collection.

The Rumor Is Out! Behr Announces Their 2025 Color Of The Year

South Carolina State

Charleston, SC

That’s it. I’m done gatekeeping. If you haven’t tried the key lime pie from Publix, now is the time. Even my devout baker of a mother, who for most of my childhood swore by the decree “homemade, best made,” is a convert. A Tennessean through and through, she always prided herself on fixing desserts from scratch. She’d diligently follow the instructions in my grandmother's waterlogged, dog-eared church cookbook that survived moves from Knoxville to Tullahoma and Memphis, then back to Knoxville, and so on.

The $9.99 Publix Pie That Started A Mother-Daughter Tradition

When I was a professional baker, I often had to grate pounds of carrots by hand for cake when the food processor was broken, or after the grating plate insert went missing. Although tiny, I built some serious arm muscles between the kneading and the grating I did daily, and I have only recently come to learn that when it comes to grating, there was a better way of doing it this entire time. It's a super simple fix, too.

I've Been Using A Box Grater Wrong My Whole Life (And You Might Be Too)

Dallas, TX

Pawhuska, OK

Paige Drummond is opening up about her decision to leave her corporate job in Dallas in favor of the family business back home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Her mama, Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond, shared in May that Paige returned to work on the ranch full time in January. Now, the newly engaged 24-year-old is sharing what led her to embrace her cowgirl roots.

Paige Drummond Opens Up About Quitting Corporate Job, Working Full Time On Family’s Oklahoma Ranch

Texas State

San Antonio, TX

As a Texas resident, let me be the first to admit that, when it comes to our love of H-E-B, we Texans are completely insufferable. This grocery chain headquartered in San Antonio inspires intense devotion from Lone Star denizens (especially those living in Central Texas, where H-E-B is especially widespread) for its high-quality prepared food offerings, its in-store tortillerias, and its shockingly-good “generic” store brand products. H-E-B isn’t just a supermarket. It’s a lifestyle, and it’s one that Texans will brag about to anyone who will listen.

This Under $2 H-E-B Item Is The Secret Behind My Best Party Appetizer

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Mowing may be time consuming but is a critical part of maintaining a vigorous lawn. Healthy, well-managed grass not only looks better, but is more resilient to drought and other stresses. Proper mowing practices promote lush, dense turf by stimulating shoot and root growth. Lawn mowing encourages lateral shoot growth, resulting in a thicker lawn that is better able to combat weeds. These benefits are impacted by how often you mow the lawn. Mowing at regular intervals based on plant growth makes your ongoing maintenance faster and easier and ensures your lawn remains healthy and vibrant.

Here's How Often You Should Actually Be Mowing Your Lawn

John T. Edge grew up in Clinton, Georgia, raised in a Confederate general’s house that introduced him early on to the complicated legacy of the South. His childhood was complicated, too, and not always happy, but his mother and father shared a curiosity about food and cooking that never left him. For more than 20 years, John T. headed up the Southern Foodways Alliance at the University of Mississippi, shining a light on the diverse food cultures of the South, and he’s written as thoughtfully about the people ofthis region as anyone I know. His 2017 book The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South, is a must-read. And for the last several years, he’s also hosted True South, a television series on the SEC Network that explores the small towns, back roads, family restaurants, and unsung heroes who make the South such a dynamic place.

John T. Edge’s Search For The True South

I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

If you have ever entered someone’s house in the middle of winter or summer, you will find that we all have a different definition of cold and warm at home. That said, room temperature is a standard term used in cooking—so what exactly does room temperature mean?. What...

What Is Room Temperature?

Fort Worth, TX

A pair of Texas horses are in need of a home together due to their unique and special bond. According to a Facebook post from Humane Society of North Texas in Fort Worth, “unicorn” geldings Takoda and Jack Black are more than best friends. Jack Black is also Takoda’s “seeing eye horse.”

This Sweet Blind Horse Needs A Home...And So Does His Seeing Eye Horse

Scent is powerful, triggering memories from long ago and transporting us to faraway places. In the garden, fragrant perennials often connect us to childhood walks through our grandparents’ gardens or summer days spent gathering bouquets. Aromatic flowers and foliage also play upon our emotions. Some scents are soothing and can be used to enhance outdoor seating areas to help us unwind after a long day. When planted near the front door, fragrant perennials make an alluring first impression. Fragrant blooms also attract a diversity of pollinators to the garden.

15 Fragrant Perennials That'll Fill Your Garden With Amazing Scents For Years To Come

The best rule of thumb is to factor about 1/2 lb. raw brisket per person, which will yield a rough average of about 1/4 lb. of cooked brisket per person. If brisket is the star of the show and few side dishes accompany it, you might consider bumping that to 3/4 lb. uncooked brisket per person, but it's more likely that your brisket will be accompanied by side dishes—after all, brisket is often a main fixture of a larger, multi-dish affair whether it's a Passover meal or a barbecue potluck.

This Is How Much Brisket To Make Per Person

Coming home from the grocery store or farmers market and putting away groceries seems like a pretty straightforward task. Milk goes in the refrigerator, ice cream goes in the freezer, spices go in the cabinet, and cleaning supplies go underneath the kitchen sink — or do they?. Chef Molly...

7 Items You Should Never Store In Kitchen Cabinets

Columbia, SC

Craig Melvin, a news anchor at Today and a cohost of the 3rd Hour of Today, has never been shy about his roots, and the South Carolina native has spoken with Southern Living before about his Columbia upbringing. "When I was a kid, I was lucky to have aunts, uncles, cousins, and my two grandmothers all around us in Columbia,” he told SL in a story that originally appeared in our December 2023 issue. For Melvin, close-by family was a given—and so was his mother Betty Jo's delicious home cooking (her mac-and-cheese being a particular favorite). Given the mother and son's shared love of good Southern food—and our 2024 Idea House's South Carolina location—we asked them for their favorite South Carolina brands to gift—and enjoy for themselves. Here are a handful of their picks.

Craig Melvin And His Mom Betty Jo Love These South Carolina Brands

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How To Dice Tomatoes

When you have a bounty of fresh summer tomatoes on hand, you have the delicious foundation of so many irresistible dishes: pasta tosses, refreshing salads, salsas,...

How To Dice Tomatoes

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