Steel Magnolias - Uplifting Conversations About Life in the South

Snakes, spiders, gators, roaches and seemingly all other pests are bigger and more scary in the South than they are in the North. We cringed talking about some of these critters but hey, we are here to give you a heads up on all things Southern, including the nuisances!

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It’s a food episode all around today. We catch up on some recent recipes we’ve made plus dive into canning and Chow Chow.   Recipes:

• Bacon Jam: https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/easy-skillet-bacon-jam/5b44a1df-8f8a-4f0c-8851-f001d443d8f4
• Duke’s Chocolate Cake: https://www.dukesmayo.com/recipe/dukes-chocolate-cake/
• Bourbon Cola Grenadine Slush: https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/bourbon-cola-grenadine-slush-recipe

• Loveless Cafe's Recipe for Chow Chow relish - https://www.lovelesscafe.com/recipes/old-fashioned-chow-chow-relish

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Welcome to our episode on Southern Interiors! Us southerners take hospitality seriously and therefore a welcoming home is of the utmost importance.    We are hosting a giveaway with our friend Eric Ross, @ericrossinteriors - check out his work on Instagram! His book ‘Enduring Southern Homes’ is available now and we’re giving away a copy on our socials. https://ericrossinteriors.com  

• Eric tipped us off to designer Richard Keith Langham, @richard_keith_langham and we drooled over his work!
• Lainie recommended to check out @schumacher1889 
• Check out @refreshhome if you’re looking for a storefront in Franklin, TN

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We catch up from being ‘across the pond’ including a movie Laura Beth just watched called “Green Book” that is inspired by a true story and touches on much southern culture. 

  Today we are talking about antiquing! 

• Coming up is the world’s longest yard sale August 1-4, 2019. Check out: http://www.127yardsale.com
• Cast Iron Cooking episode (if you’re looking for cast irons): https://bit.ly/2YkJSzw
• Fodor’s List of 10 Best Antiquing Towns in the U.S.: https://bit.ly/2YezmW5
• Online Shops: Everything But the House: https://www.ebth.com, Cherish: https://www.chairish.com, First Dibs: https://www.1stdibs.com, and https://www.rejuvenation.com
• Estate Sales: https://www.estatesales.net

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The quintessential southern lunch eaten out takes place at a “Meat and 3” so we’re talking about the history of this meal. 

And what’s a meal without dessert? So we’re also diving into the world of cobblers! We love southern food!   Sources:

• Southern Foodways Alliance: https://www.southernfoodways.org
• 20 Southern Meat-and-Threes to Try Before You Die: https://bit.ly/2FUbSPJ

  Recipes:

• Pecan-Peach Cobbler: https://bit.ly/30dDvez
• Kelly Fields’ Blackberry and Bourbon Cobbler: https://bit.ly/2YFRqcU
• Blackberry Cobbler with Almond Ginger Biscuits: https://bit.ly/30nAzw1
• Firecracker Chocolate Cherry Cobbler: https://bit.ly/2XwHzVo

 

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Happy 4th Y’all! If you’re headed to a potluck this week and need something to take might we suggest the ultimate southern staple: Potato Salad!  Mayo-based, mustard-based, or both, we’re diving into all the varieties. We also are equipping you with some ideas for cheap things to do this summer ‘cause let’s face it no one likes to hear “I’m So Bored” - The South has much to offer!  

• 4 Chefs Discuss Potato Salad: https://bit.ly/2J3bsbU
• Southern-Style Potato Salad: https://bit.ly/2RLoHRr

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In this episode we are diving into what we believe is the first way a southerner says 'welcome.' We're talking about the front porch y'all! Grab some sweet tea and take in a some history and highlights of what makes for a quintessential southern porch and exterior!

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We are much more in the south than Coca Cola! Although who doesn't love a good glass bottle of coke with salty peanuts poured right in?! 

Today we're talking about some of the South's regional sodas. Gosh we do sugar well! 

• How the South Cornered the Soda Market: https://bit.ly/2N3n4zU
• “S is for Southern”: https://amzn.to/2KUOIfz
• Ale 8 Pound Cake: https://bit.ly/2IS4rcA

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Today we’re diving deep into the heritage of where our food comes from. Chefs, foodies, gardeners, and farmers may all be faced day to day with these concerns. Even if you’re not in one of those categories, if you eat you may want to listen in! What’s going on in the South with food methods, farming and seeds? Who is leading the way in preservation?   

• “Seeds of Freedom” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-bK8X2s1kI
• Southern Exposure Seed Exchange: http://www.southernexposure.com
• Appalachian Seeds: http://www.appalachianseeds.com

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