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Southern Food & Dining
If you are looking for new trends in dining or simply looking for the perfect weeknight meal for the family or person on the go, we're here to help. Each of our SB sister-cities highlights great dining trends in their city, and we compile some of their best right here on our main food and dining page. We also have recipes that are perfect as we know you are busy and only want the best. We're right there with you!
DIY Herbal Infused Water
We’re all feeling the summer heat and wondering when will it end. It reminds me of one of my favorite songs, “We’re having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave, it isn’t surprising, she certainly can can-can.” With a little salsa in our step, Liza and I met in the StyleBlueprint test kitchen (my house) to experiment
Recipes for July 4th
StyleBlueprint answers a reader question about what to bring to a 4th of July gathering.
Silver Makes Every Meal a Bit More Special
I use my silver quite a bit; the pattern is Chantilly and I have pieces that have been in my family for five generations. But it’s not an everyday event. With some recent purchases, though, we now are using silver – just a different set – each and every day. I was at my friend
Spring Means Roasted Chicken, Fresh Greens & Happiness
Last Friday night I had the time of my life and it was totally unexpected. My friend Dana invited me to attend one of the USN evening classes – this one a cooking class – conducted by Chef Jamie Watson. I have been to many cooking classes from David Hart making Coq Au Vin to
St. Patrick’s Day Guinness Pudding
This St Patrick’s Day Guinness Pudding recipe is so easy and tasty that you may find more lucky days to make it!
Chicken Tortilla & Rice Soup
There’s no better meal during a chili winter’s eve than a bowl of soup. This chicken tortilla and rice recipe fits the bill!
Coconut Milk/Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Latte
This tasty beverage brings together simple ingredients and tons of flavor.
Without Further Ado, The Recipes Please!
Summer Borscht From Barefoot Contessa Ingredients: 5 medium fresh beets (about 2 pounds without tops) Kosher salt 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 16 ounces sour cream, plus extra for serving 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Late Summer Soiree with Elizabeth James
As I walked into the Belle Meade Starbucks to meet with Elizabeth James, I couldn’t wait to talk to her. Having experienced her magic and extraordinary taste at multiple well planned events, I knew on a personal level she had to be a consummate entertainer. So, when I poised the question, “If you were going to throw a
