Steel Magnolias - Uplifting Conversations About Life in the South

Hospitality has taken a new path through people opening up their homes via Airbnb. We’re diving into this topic as well as a look at the celebrity-linked Airbnb’s found around the South. Check out “How I Built This” on Airbnb: https://apple.co/2MWs8Tc

AIRBNB's Mentioned:

• Pioneer Woman’s Boarding House - https://www.pwboardinghouse.com
• Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Places to Stay - https://magnolia.com/stay/
• Fixer Upper homes you can now stay in - https://bit.ly/31CV4Vr
• Holly Williams’ Cottage - https://bit.ly/2MA54eb
• Millville - https://bit.ly/2N4Ytam
• Bolt Farm Treehouse - https://www.boltfarmtreehouse.com
• Two Lanes Guesthouse - https://www.twolanesguesthouse.com
• Tobymac’s Historic Flat - https://bit.ly/2BvKEwr
• Steel Magnolias B&B - https://bit.ly/35Vl1Tw
• F. Scott Fitzgerald apt - https://bit.ly/2P6DM0A

 

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Southern Remedies are sometimes an after thought these days but many of these home remedies came out of necessity, as in not having quick access or money for a doctor visit or prescription, and still work for ailments today. 

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Today we’re catching up on our trip to the hills of Tennessee and then dive into the foods that are now in season for fall in the south.  Apples, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Squashes, and so much more!   

Resources and Recipes mentioned: 

• Clean Food by Terry Walters - https://amzn.to/31VGBFh
• Sweet Potato Fritters With Sriracha Mayo - https://bit.ly/35koPhd
• Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies (HEALTHY!) https://bit.ly/339cryv
• Butternut Squash Lasagna - https://bit.ly/2ARCX3l
• Winter Salad - https://bit.ly/30VP3Tq

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Much of the South is prime for hunting, with seasons that stretch from early fall September/October to January. Dogs are an integral part of this tradition—so we wanted to highlight some of the popular breeds that southerners own.

• We mentioned two British Lab Retriever breeders:
  • Wildrose Kennels - Oxford, MS
  • Blue Cypress Kennels - Vero Beach, FL

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Pies, pies and more pies. Gosh the South has some signature pies that are delicious year round and pretty easy to make!  Chess, Pecan, Buttermilk, Key Lime and that’s just the first set! We’ll also get into the home decor that’s had a resurgence around pie-making.

• For shipping pies check out Buttermilk Sky Pie or The Red Truck Bakery
• We’re posting recipes on our Pinterest page: https://www.pinterest.com/steelmagnoliaspodcast/pins/

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In honor of the new Downton Abbey film starting this week, we are talking about the fascination that us southerners have with the British monarchy. 

• Episode 26 was mentioned a lot in today’s episode. If you missed it you can listen HERE
• Southern Living article referenced - https://bit.ly/2kPa7fp

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Us southerners have opinions on cornbread! We also have a great divide on how to make it and what should or should not be included!

• Article referenced in today’s episode: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/food-drink/article68763427.html

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It’s Football Time! We are thrilled to present for our 40th episode some college football traditions at schools all over the South. Have we mentioned how much we love traditions?

• Best College Traditions - https://bit.ly/2Pp6ZW4
• Biggest College Rivalries - https://bit.ly/2MKJg0v
• Mobituaries - Death of a Tree: Roots of a Rivalry - https://bit.ly/2ZtLPu3

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In the south when we say barbecue we are talking about fire-roasted meat, primarily hog or beef. We are breaking down the importance of wood and cuts of meat and much, much more!  Warning: You will be hungry after listening to this episode 

• Check out "Mind of a Chef" (Sean Brock & Rodney Scott Episode) 
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Saturdays in the South are consumed with college football! Since we love a good tailgate we are sharing some of our favorite things about it! 

• Big Sandwich Recipe: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/big-sandwich/
• Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders: https://thebeachhousekitchen.com/2018/04/19/kentucky-hot-brown-sliders/

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