Steel Magnolias - Uplifting Conversations About Life in the South

We are excited to share with those that are ready to go deeper with us in some way, shape or form a big announcement today! You are invited to visit our Patreon page to look through the 3 different ’tiers’ of special offerings we are producing for supporters of this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/steelmagnolias   Today’s episode will follow a similar format to our new BONUS episode that will be available to patrons that sign up for monthly support. Enjoy!  

• Today’s Cocktail - Boulevardier - https://www.liquor.com/recipes/boulevardier/

 

• We greatly enjoy the humor that is John Crist. He’s on Instagram @JohnBCrist

 

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In the 1930s, with the country reeling from the Great Depression, President Roosevelt created his “New Deal” to help America recover. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was founded to help the hard-hit Tennessee Valley, where it was tasked with improving the quality of life in the region. We were literally under water!

So today we are going to dive in and discuss "How did the TVA change the south?"

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Welcome to all of our new listeners!  A couple of episodes to highlight for those of you that are ‘catching up’.. 

• Southern with a Side of Healthy: https://apple.co/2OEN5Dl
• Southern Wedding Traditions: https://apple.co/3fQlhbm
• If you care about seeds, you definitely need to check out this episode on Heirloom Seeds: https://apple.co/2ZISUWM

_ We are giving you all we know today about heat-loving TOMATOES!

• Yummy Balsamic Reduction: https://amzn.to/30yv4MO

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Psychologist Jerome Burt, PhD, believes much of the upheaval we're dealing with in our country is because we're disconnected—from ourselves and one another. His prescription? Getting together to break bread. In fact, he thinks if you do it right, a dinner party won’t just save you from huge therapy bills, it can save your life

Check out the Ted Talk he gave that hooked us into wanting to talk to him as our special guest today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVasjx8E7Ck

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With 444 miles of scenic drives that stretch through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, we thought the Natchez Trace deserves an episode!    

• We mentioned a couple of episodes that tie-in to today’s topic if you want to go back and revisit:
  • The Mighty Mississippi: https://apple.co/3dXWVKO
  • Muscle Shoals: https://apple.co/2YU1Qby

 

• Best Resource for Planning a Trip: ScenicTrace.com
• Mud and Magnolias Hot Spots: https://bit.ly/2YRw26U
• StyleBluePrint Must See Spots: https://bit.ly/2YUyk5y
• Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2O2Dwy1

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It’s hot and we decided to share about some cool foods popular in the south, literally cold is where it’s at right now.   

• Ambrosia: https://bit.ly/38d3R5I

 

• Cherry Fluff: https://armagazine.com/2BPP8RL

 

• Orange Salad Mold: Charleston Receipts Repeats 

 

• Creamsicle Salad: https://bit.ly/3eK8QNq

 

• Lime Salad: https://bit.ly/2YGvbpO

 

• 7UP Lime Salad: https://bit.ly/3dIVNdX

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Are you or someone in your household facing the question of whether or not to pledge a sorority or fraternity? This is a large part of culture at universities all across the southeast so we are talking about the recruitment process and spoiler alert: one sister got in and one did not and both came out with great college friends.    ******************************************* If you’d like to join our Patreon Community to support us monthly for perks and exclusive content check out https://www.patreon.com/steelmagnolias   Places to Connect:

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Our guest today, Laura Roberts, has a wealth of knowledge on all things southern and we are picking her brain on linens.   

• Here are the cleaning supplies referenced:
  • Restoration - https://amzn.to/2UJLuzO
  • Retro Clean - https://amzn.to/2YBSqjr
  • Fels-Naptha (bar) - https://amzn.to/2Y1eaWW

 

• If you want to get serious about storing and preservation, check out: Gaylord.com or UniversityProducts.com

 

• You can find Laura on Instagram @LauraStockettRoberts  Her blog is “Portrait of the South” 

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We LOVED a documentary we recently watched called NEAT. It’s available now on Hulu and we are talking all things bourbon in celebration of National Bourbon Day - June 14.

• But first, please try this- Lemon Basil Spritzer: https://bit.ly/3cGzpS6

 

• If you need a refresher or just missed it, check out our Bourbon 101 episode from Season 1 - https://apple.co/2YhRK2K
• Woodford Reserve Double Oak - https://bit.ly/2AR76Di
• Woodford Spiced Cherry Bitters - https://bit.ly/2YdMMUq
• Woodford Aromatic Bitters - https://bit.ly/30irFD7
• Angostura Orange Bitters - https://bit.ly/3h6ZJrE
• Luxardo Cherry - https://amzn.to/2MCqaaP
• Basil Hayden Dark Rye - https://bit.ly/2Uk9jxS
• Lazy Susan - https://bit.ly/37b6ZP1
• State ice cube molds - https://bit.ly/3dUuTAV
• Wedge Glass - https://bit.ly/3eXUHfm

 

• Forbes List of Best Alcohol Delivery Services: https://bit.ly/2Afwkv1

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It’s June, flowers are blooming and the south is growing the good, the bad and the ugly. We are talking about two plants that are prominent here in the south.  

• Kudzu recipes from AJC: https://bit.ly/3dmSs4Q
• Spanish Moss: The veil of mystery that steeps the South in romance

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