Every few weeks my mailbox will be struck by an infiltration of new magazines. As issues arrive from the printer, they get delivered to our offices first and our mailboxes are among the early places that they land. I love taking the new volumes to my office and flipping through the pages to see the beautiful results of all our …
Slow Cooker Do’s and Don’ts
January is the perfect time for warm comfort food. You would be hard-pressed to find an easier way to make a hot and delicious dinner than with your slow cooker. This winter, the editors of Taste of the South have collected some of their best recipes for slow cookers in their latest special edition, Southern Slow Cooker. They’ve included some …
My Near-Failed Attempt to Make Mom’s Christmas Cookies
Mom always had Cookie Day when we were growing up. It was a whole day dedicated to making her sugar cookies and icing them! Her recipe for these classic Christmas cookies had to be made a day ahead so that the dough could be refrigerated before we rolled it out for cutting. Fast forward many years when we were publishing …
A Sale Just in Time for Christmas
Today is the last day you can order from our online store and get your magazines and books in time for Christmas. With that, many of our holiday items are on sale and as an added bonus, you can get an extra 20% off your entire order when you use the code HOLIDAY at checkout. I love gifts that inspire. …
Celebrating with a Hanukkah Tea
The editors of TeaTime Magazine have created a beautiful Hanukkah tea for their recent Teatime Holidays special edition. With this evening marking the fifth night of the Festival of Lights, I wanted to share some of the beautiful décor and delicious recipes. Get the full menu and pairings for this Hanukkah tea on the TeaTime website. From the editors of TeaTime. As the Festival of …
Celebrating Early with a Holiday Sale
For those of you who love our magazines, I have an early Christmas present for you. It’s time for our “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Sale”—as we like to call it—and it features big savings (up to 50% off!) on some of our most popular holiday magazines and books, as well as special deals on subscriptions. A …
Getting to Know a White House Chef (and a Giveaway)
Talking with the White House’s former executive pastry chef Roland Mesnier was among the most exhilarating interviews I have had in a long time. I felt like I was chatting with an old friend, even though I had never met him. Having served five administrations and handled everything from small teas to state dinners for 800, his road to the …
Holiday Inspiration from Christmas with Southern Lady, Vol. 2
Each year I look forward to getting out my Christmas decorations. While it’s not yet Thanksgiving, I am already looking forward to all of the favorite things I’ll unpack. Sometimes the anticipation is half the fun. With ornaments, our Nativity, and all of the other holiday items, there’s something so special about adding festive touches to our homes. This year …
Childhood Thanksgiving Fondly Remembered
Thanksgiving was a big holiday when I was growing up, and it still is today! Some things never change. When I was a little girl, we always went to our grandparents’ homes for Thanksgiving. The ride through the country was magical, and the autumn leaves were picturesque. When we arrived, we knew we had two wonderful family gatherings waiting—one with …
Celebrating with Our Tiny Book of Christmas Joy
It is hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. My mind is already making lists of things that I want to do this year for my family; whether it is making their favorite foods or planning our family party, the time for holiday festivities is upon us. The Tiny Book of Christmas Joy is quickly becoming my …