Steel Magnolias - Uplifting Conversations About Life in the South

Steel Magnolias - Uplifting Conversations About Life in the South

By Laura Beth Peters and Lainie StubblefieldSociety & CulturePersonal JournalsPlaces & Travel
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  • Catfish
    Today we are talking about an entree that is loved here in the south: Catfish. We batter it in cornmeal, add some spice and fry it up! There’s lots of bad catfish out there, but we’ve found some good!  
    • Catfish Kitchen, Burns, TN: https://bit.ly/3gneQNE
    • Simmons Catfish: https://www.simmonscatfish.com
     
    • We also referred to these episodes you may want to go back and listen to: 
      • Unclaimed Baggage: https://apple.co/2LScR5R
      • Peaches & Beaches: https://apple.co/2XrgkNZ
      • Faith in the South: https://apple.co/2ZvUUlo
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    35 min
  • Porch Parties and Backyard BBQs
    It’s almost Memorial Day and if you have an itch to have even 1 or 2 people over, then invite them to the front porch or the backyard!

    Enjoy your people!

     

    • Laura Beth’s new favorite homemade margarita recipe: https://bit.ly/2Xk8vtF
     
    • Bacon wrapped apricots recipe: https://bit.ly/2ZprVQv
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    37 min
  • Celebrity Run-ins in the South
    Today’s episode is all about just being silly. You will not learn anything of importance from our discussion, but hopefully you will laugh and be entertained.  Living in Nashville you see a lot of celebrities and Lainie especially has seen a LOT of famous people just out living life. These are our celebrity run-in stories.    ******************************************* 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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    43 min
  • Easing Back In
    We are spending some time discussing what life in the south is about to look like as states begin to “open up” post Covid-19 pandemic.  Will we entertain again? Wear masks sporting our SEC teams? Enter the grocery store or stay with pick up?  
    • Two recipes mentioned today:
    • Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes: https://bit.ly/2SA3ECS
    • The Ultimate Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie: https://bit.ly/2SD7lrz
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    39 min
  • Southerners Learn “The Art of Gathering”
    We were intrigued by the title of Priya Parker’s book “The Art of Gathering” as it has southern hospitality written all over it! After BOTH of us reading the book this spring what we found out is that we have a lot of growing to do in the area of hosting.  We’re ready to up our game and we think you will too.   
    • "The Art of Gathering" Check it out here: https://amzn.to/355OjPm
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    44 min
  • Southern Appetizers
    This is an important food group, and one that we love! Check out our pinterest page for our recipe board: https://www.pinterest.com/steelmagnoliaspodcast/   Some recipes mentioned on this episode: 
    • Pimento Cheese: https://bit.ly/2KgPJ07
    • Kentucky Hot Brown Slider: https://bit.ly/3cvcpFJ
    • Pecan Cheese Ring: (see our Pinterest Page)
    • Pecan Bourbon Balls: https://bit.ly/3czaq3t
    • Sausage Balls: https://bit.ly/2XJbpd8
    • Bacon Jam: https://bit.ly/3agZPs9
    • Spinach and Vidalia Dip: https://bit.ly/2VG5tif
    • Cheese Straws: https://bit.ly/2XZJkhZ
    • Barrelhead Brie: https://bit.ly/2XPPaCg
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    34 min
  • Bourbon Women: Peggy Noe Stevens
    We’d like to introduce you to Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Peggy Noe Stevens. She's a trailblazer for women: the world’s first female master bourbon taster and the founder of the Bourbon Women Association. She was also one of the originators of the iconic Kentucky Bourbon Trail.   
    • Her new book “Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon" is available for order now: https://amzn.to/2V4CpBU
     
    • Check out: https://bourbonwomen.org
     
    • Connect with Peggy here: https://peggynoestevens.com
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    46 min
  • Storytelling
    A special characteristic to life in the South is great storytelling. This interactive art of words deserves it’s own topic so today we are diving in!  
    • Today we poured some Red Eye Rye which we really liked! Coffee infused bourbon that’s almost like a dessert. Check them out here: https://www.standardproofwhiskey.com
     
    • National Storytelling Network: https://storynet.org
     
    • 2011 Blog: Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of the American South: https://bit.ly/2wklpOK
     
    • “Storytellers: Folktales and Legends from the South” by John A. Burrison: https://amzn.to/34bDdbj
     
    • Is storytelling inherently Southern? https://bit.ly/2wjx5kM
     
    • The Moth: https://themoth.org
     
    • National Storytelling Festival Oct 2020: Jonesborough, TN https://www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/
     
    • Two podcasts mentioned: The Moth and Arc Stories
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    34 min
  • Low Country Boil
    Today we are talking through a low country shrimp boil! This easy meal is perfect for warmer months when you can eat outside!  
    • Get your limited edition t-shirt through April 6th here: https://bit.ly/3dLzhm7
     
    • Low Country Boil: https://noblepig.com/2014/03/country-shrimp-boil-giveaway/
     
    • Pork Shredder: https://amzn.to/3bxO1Tm
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    32 min
  • Room by Room Staycation
    We’re home this week, and we were last, and looks like we might be home for a while, and so are you! So, we are taking you on a room by room staycation to clean up and enjoy ALL of your space!  
    • Get your Limited Edition Steel Magnolias Podcast shirt now through April 6th here: https://bit.ly/2WJzdNg
     
    • Free Grocery Store set up by Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams Paisley - https://www.thestore.org
     
    • Real Simple article on revive things in your home: https://bit.ly/2JbCcWR
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    50 min

About Steel Magnolias - Uplifting Conversations About Life in the South

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Two sisters, Lainie and Laura Beth, who love family, traditions, and all things Southern! There's plenty of room at the table, so pull up a chair as we discuss Southern culture, food, hospitality, travel, regional events, college football, preserving the good, Southern etiquette and more! Whether you are new to the South, never left the South, or just curious about the South, come on in!