Some people love to climb soaring mountains, pedal an off-road bicycle over challenging terrain, or venture into ocean caves that have lured divers to their deaths. More, however, prefer a gentle stroll through inviting scenery, steering a bike along flat paths, or snorkeling to watch fish swimming below the surface. Soft adventuring is one of…
Outdoor Entertaining in Style, According to Vera Stewart
A consummate hostess, Vera Stewart shares her tips for warm-weather entertaining—plus a few favorite recipes from her new cookbook, “The VeryVera Cookbook: Occasions.” Be Flexible: The backyard offers countless possibilities for fun presentations, weather permitting—but “always have a Plan B in your pocket,” in case it gets a little too warm or a storm rolls…
What Should I Do When the AC Goes Out?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi As May arrives, we start moving into the warmer part of the year. Hot days are blissfully cool when air conditioners are running full swing. But what do you do when the thermostat stops working and starts to climb unexpectedly? Few household problems are as disheartening and…
Wallpaper Isn’t Your Enemy Anymore. It’s Back in Style Once Again
Copyright Kaitlyn Keegan From Hartford Courant Over the years, wallpaper has been all the rage. Step into a house renovated from the 1950s to early 1990s, there is probably a lot of wallpaper. Current generations remember the sticky, smelly glue that soaked into your sheetrock and ruined anything it touched. As we turned into the…
Peanut Butter Toffee Cookies
Delicious cookies with a surprise in every bite! My home state of Georgia is known for peanuts; I was even able to visit and learn from some Georgia peanut farmers on an episode of my cooking show, which was such a fun experience! Hope you enjoy these cookies as much as I do! Prep Time:…
Gouda Crescents
A delicious Gouda filling wrapped in warm puff pastry makes an extremely appetizing small bite for your friends and family. The optional sauces can add either a little sweetness or a little heat. Feel free to increase the cayenne pepper in the filling if you want these crescents on the spicier side! Prep Time: 35…
Southern Chopped Salad
A classic salad with almost all Southern ingredients! This is a delicious side salad, but it can also make a great main dish if you are looking for something on the lighter side. Every bite of this salad will have a different ingredient that will keep you going back for more! Prep Time: 30 minutes…
All in Good Taste: Vera Stewart on Etiquette, Entertaining, and the Life Lessons They Carry
Vera Stewart has a motto: “Whatever you do, do it in good taste.” For the Augusta, Georgia, entrepreneur, caterer, TV host, and cookbook writer, that applies to considerations from the palate to presentation, serving, and behavior. Stewart’s personal life and business model are based upon this rule, one that she began cultivating in herself from…
Tortilla Strips a Colorful Addition to Taco Salad
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Here’s a new take on one of America’s very popular Tex-Mex dishes: the taco salad. It has the flavors of a handheld taco but with a new twist. Instead of using tortilla chips, I use tortilla strips. When I found multicolored ones ready-made at the market, I decided…
5 Vacation Destinations That Grandparents and Grandkids Will Love
By Ebony Williams From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From beach destinations to urban getaways traveling with grandparents can be beneficial for the entire family. A multi-generational vacation is a win-win for everyone. Grandparents and grandkids get some quality time to make memories together and parents get an extra set of hands. And all the adults get an opportunity…
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