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Tailgate with a Southern accent September 16 2026
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Football season is upon us, and whether you are a burger and brats crowd or prefer to break out the chicken wings, we have the Southern accents you need for your tailgating menu.
Football traditions in North Carolina September 08 2026
Here, football is both a culture and a sport. I love the color combinations, the mascots, the superstitions. I love that fans can paint their faces and dress up, yell and scream, camp outside for hours beforehand eating junk food and blasting music ...
Cheers to the Dog Days of Summer August 11 2026
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A bit of trivia AND recipes for two of our favorite summery Southern drinks: Summer Sangria and Salem Iced Tea.
The perfect pairing July 21 2026
Long before the cake was cut, Heath's Cheese Straws had already claimed a spot in our wedding celebration. Here's the story behind one of our favorite traditions.
4th of July Recipe: Spritz-Spangled Banner Cookie Pizza June 23 2026
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Here's a tasty 4th of July recipe you can bring to any gathering, big or small. It's easy & fun to make — a perfect activity for the kiddos.
Father's Day flounder & carnivorous plants June 02 2026
One of the best parts of gifting to family is knowing how to give a gift that means more than just the gift itself. I rarely know what I am looking for when I search for a gift for my dad; it just has to feel right. Check out my fun Father's Day gift idea.
Our favorite North Carolina summer vacation spots May 29 2026
We've collected our favorite North Carolina summer spots. Whether you're looking for a quick day trip, to slow down & take in the scenery, or go somewhere with plenty to do, we have the inside track on mountain to sea picks for fast, slow, and on-the-go vacations.
The gift of a name: a Mother's Day reflection April 28 2026
I love a good Mother’s Day gift. Give me all of the classics: chocolate, flowers, cozy things, jewelry, handmade gifts from school; I love it all. Occasionally, though, there is that gift that pulls at your heartstrings extra hard.
Hold your horses (and a delightful Virgin Mint Julep Recipe) April 14 2026
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We most recently finished the Black Stallion Returns and unanimously closed the book with a budding interest in horses. I’m so glad that I seemed to have timed this interest just right with the Kentucky Derby approaching.
Our Sunday best March 23 2026
As a Southerner, “wear your Sunday best” carries an unspoken understanding that goes beyond merely dressing up. We know what that means deep down to our bones.
Just us spring chickens March 17 2026
In March of 2022, I found myself the owner of two chickens: a picturesque Rhode Island Red whom we named Lucy and a beautiful Columbian Wyandotte, the perfect Ethel. Turns out, chickens are amazing!
Not just any blue, Carolina Blue February 25 2026
Celebrating March Madness isn’t only for avid basketball fans; it can simply be for a girl bound by her childhood allegiance to her hometown and her family that walked the campus before her.
The bakery’s sweet side: how Britt's Spritz Cookies became a contender January 27 2026
Our cheese straws may be the star of Ritchie Hill Bakery, but have you met our best supporting character?
A Southern New Year's tradition: Hoppin' John recipe December 30 2025
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Hoppin' John is a Southern New Year's tradition, believed to bring good luck all year if served on New Year's Day.
Flying in for Christmas December 02 2025
The story of one very special customer who adapted Santa’s mode of transportation and gave us the gift of joy in return!
Seeking out straws November 29 2025
I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but cheese straws were a rarity when I was younger. We often only got cheese straws at porch parties and holidays.
Between meals: a Thanksgiving family tradition November 24 2025
During Thanksgiving, it’s often the times around the meal that settle into our memories. Here's our special way to unwind & spend time together.
Trick-or-treat, salty or sweet? October 10 2025
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We're sharing easy recipes to inspire your fall menu. October is bustling at our houses, so we've collected Crock-Pot & Instant Pot recipes to make evenings easier.
Homegating: the art of the backyard tailgate September 23 2025
Skip the parking and crowds at those big games this season, let’s chat about how to make “homegating” a reality. Explore all the fun home tailgating ideas.
Savoring summer: the summer bucket list + pie recipe August 19 2025
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One of the things my kids and I have done for the past several summers is make a Summer Bucket List. In May, we write down all the things we can imagine doing. Most of them are possible, a few outlandish but fun. One of my bucket list adds was to make pie crust from scratch! See more about this fun family tradition and snag Addie May's (AMAZING!) Summer Berry Pie Recipe.
What makes it summer? July 29 2025
There are feelings that make you nostalgic, and then there are feelings that make you downright giddy with happiness. For me, that feeling is crossing the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge with the windows down, marking the official start of our family beach week.
In the shade of an old oak tree: the perfect Southern summer picnic July 21 2025
A good Southern summer picnic is meant to help you cool off, refresh and re-energize. See our family's picks to fill your basket.
Fatherly flashbacks June 02 2025
I’m sitting in the drop off line for school trying to think about what to write about my dad in honor of Father’s Day. I start thinking about time spent with my dad when I was little.
End of the school year gifting May 13 2025
As our mindset shifts from all of the writing on the calendar to what is hopefully more of a blank slate for the summer months ahead, let’s talk about end of the school year gifting.
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