Steel Magnolias Podcast (Laura Beth Peters and Lainie Stubblefield)

Sisters Lainie and Laura Beth host the Steel Magnolias Podcast from Franklin, TN showcasing their love of the south every Tuesday on all podcast platforms.  For more info., visit SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com

No surprises here, especially if you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while or lived in the South very long, that college football is a big deal here.

On this episodewe are talking about the BACKBONE of college football. The talent and esteem found in marching bands are proof that music is an incredibly important part of the game and one of the South’s fondest college football traditions. 

For more COLLEGE FOOTBALL TRADITIONS in the South check out this previous episode (one of our favorite episodes to date)

Every now and then, we come upon something we like so much we HAVE to tell you aboue. On this episode we shared a podcast we are loving: Vanishing Postcards. Hosted by Texas native Evan Stern, Vanishing Postcards invites listeners to ride shotgun on a road trip exploring the hidden dives, traditions and frequently threatened histories discovered by exiting the interstates. Featuring stories from dance halls, bbq joints, honky tonks and more, Vanishing Postcards is an immersive, touching and frequently humorous experience- perfect for when you need a breather, but don’t have the time or luxury of hitting the open road. To join the ride, please find Vanishing Postcards wherever you get your podcasts, and tell Evan we sent you!

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We're here to wish you a Merry Christmas as we chat about all our favorite Christmas things and close out season 4 for the year!

Mentioned in this episode: 

Georgia's Blue Ridge and the Copper Basin is a scenic area of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and forest. If you want a place to spend a day outdoors, ride your motorcycle, or maybe even go white water rafting join us at the table to hear more about this area where Tennessee and Georgia meet.

Mentioned on this episode:

• Apple Orchard - Mercier Orchards: https://mercier-orchards.com/
• Hard Cider “Legends” 
• Fried Pies at the restaurant
• Chow Chow
• Local honeys
• Various Wines from the region

• Muscadines Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000538327748 Or https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/muscadines

• Blue Ridge Mountains: https://www.blueridgemountains.com/

• Blue Ridge Mountain Art Center: https://www.blueridgearts.net/

• White water rafting: https://ocoeerafting.com/ or https://carolinaocoee.com/

• Trails: https://www.blueridgemountains.com/blog/5-hikes-under-5-miles-in-georgias-blue-ridge/ or https://www.fs.usda.gov/cherokee

• Travel by train with the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: https://brscenic.com/

• McCaysville, GA: https://www.cityofmccaysvillega.gov/

• Copperhill, TN: https://www.tnvacation.com/east-tennessee/copperhill

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• 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

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

• Laura Beth’s new favorite homemade margarita recipe: https://bit.ly/2Xk8vtF

• Bacon wrapped apricots recipe: https://bit.ly/2ZprVQv

It’s our last episode of the year! Let’s make merry with some cold punches that are closely related and we hope to warm your spirit!

• If you want more holiday hosting fun, go back and listen to this episode: https://apple.co/3oqcVuP
• Eudora Welty’s eggnog recipe from Charles Dickens: https://pin.it/SFp44N0
• Martha Stewart’s egg nog: https://bit.ly/3mOzI2U
• Triple B Milk Punch: https://bit.ly/3lQy7sf
• "Hark! The Herald Angel Sing" by Stellar Quartet (1920) Victor Phonograph

• Episode 26 was mentioned a lot in today’s episode. If you missed it you can listen HERE
• Southern Living article referenced - https://bit.ly/2kPa7fp

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

We pulled in some native Tennessee gals that are a little younger and a little older than us to talk all things Southern! If you'd like to connect with them they're @CarmenJusticeOfficial and @DianeEdmondson1

Resources and Recipes mentioned: 

• Clean Food by Terry Walters - https://amzn.to/31VGBFh
• Sweet Potato Fritters With Sriracha Mayo - https://bit.ly/35koPhd
• Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies (HEALTHY!) https://bit.ly/339cryv
• Butternut Squash Lasagna - https://bit.ly/2ARCX3l
• Winter Salad - https://bit.ly/30VP3Tq

• Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit (Andrew Moore): https://amzn.to/2VO9FAA
• Neil Peterson sells pawpaw trees and fruits and is a great resource - http://www.petersonpawpaws.com

A hidden gem we have to share about in Alabama, Thank You Notes, Southern Movies and Family Style Seating.. lots of Alabama influence in today's episode!

Gift Idea for any Southerner: Pulled Pork Shredder - https://amzn.to/2TkJQC1

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We love this story! Today we are talking all things "Steel Magnolias" from the play to the movie. Disclaimer: there are lots of spoilers in this episode, so if you haven't yet seen it we encourage you to do that first!

This was a fun episode but also a hard one because the story of Steel Magnolias is sad, and yes, we cried in talking about it, and no, we did not edit all of that out. We're real.

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***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any of the organizations below***

Hope Force International: https://www.hopeforce.org/

Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Morgan Wallen Foundation: http://bit.ly/HELPAfterHelene

250 episodes is pretty epic, so today we are covering one of our favorite cities! Whether you were a history buff, foodie an architecture lover or a beach bum, Charleston, South Carolina is sure to keep you intrigued. Join us at the table to hear more about this coastal gem.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Plantation Singers - educate through song about the Gullah people - http://lowcountrymusicservice.com/the-plantation-singers
• Hannibal’s Soul Kitchen (Gullah) - https://hannibalkitchen.com/
• Bowen’s Island at Folly Beach - https://bowensisland.com/
• 82 Queen (She Crab Soup) - https://82queen.com/
• Fast and French - https://fastandfrenchcharleston.com/
• Harken (coffee) - https://www.harkencafe.com/
• 167 Raw (oyster bar) - https://www.167rawoysterbar.com/
• FIG (fine dining) - https://eatatfig.com
• Hall’s Chophouse (Steakhouse, Sunday Gospel Brunch) - https://hallschophouse.com/
• Obstinate Daughter (Sullivan’s Island - eclectic) - https://www.theobstinatedaughter.com/
• Pink Bellies (Vietnamese) - https://www.eatpinkbellies.com/
• Rodney Scott’s BBQ - https://rodneyscottsbbq.com/ 
• Carmela’s (Dessert Bar) - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
• Doar Brothers (Bread pudding and creative cocktails) - https://www.doarbros.com/
• The Lost Dog Cafe (Folly Beach) - https://lostdogfollybeach.com/
• Wild Olive (John’s Island) - https://www.wildolive.com/
• Explore Downtown and the City Market- so many tours
• Crabbing with Tia Clark - https://www.casualcrabbingwithtia.com/
• Plantation Tours - Boone Plantation - that’s the one Lynette said gives the best full picture of Gullah people’s, but there's also Middleton and Magnolia
• Angel Oak Tree - https://angeloaktree.com/
• Charleston Tea Garden - https://charlestonteagarden.com/
• Patriot Point Maritime and Naval Museum - https://www.patriotspoint.org/

• Previous episodes related to Charleston: 

1. Gullah Geechee and Sweet Grass tradition - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000654790283
2. Low Country Boil - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000470087832
3. Low Country Cooking - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000566356322
4. Loggerhead Sea Turtles - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000565494588
5. Live Oaks and Resurrection Ferns - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000645158677
6. Salt Marshes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000530155351
7. Negro Spirituals - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000540499334
8. Spanish Moss and Kudzu - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000476529513

GOOOOOO!!!

If you want to see so much of what the last 250 episodes have been talking about then visit Charleston!

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Great bookstores, vibrant local music scene and fun, casual pizza joints and coffee shops are just a few of the reasons we love college towns. Join us at the table as we discuss some of the great college towns we have across the American South.

We did our best to represent a large spread: 10 towns from 10 states.

• Episodes Referenced: 
• College Football Traditions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000448448565
• Presidential Libraries: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000551875061
• Iconic Music Venues of the South: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000563492908

• Historical Home Tour in College Station, TX: bit.ly/historicalheartbeat.

• Handcrafted Hotels (featuring The Graduate):https://magnolia.com/watch/show/bb3b817e-4908-4846-a8c4-b092bc572c08/handcrafted-hotels/

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Today we are remembering the late great, Minnie Pearl.

HOOOOOWWWWDDEE! We are just so proud to be here today with a special guest!

Born and raised a Tennessee farm girl, Mary Beth Pruett still lives on the farm started by her great-great grandfather. She loves horses and dogs, reading and good music! She doesn't remember a time that she did not want to be a writer. She has been writing her whole life, but ended up a librarian. Mary Beth also happens to be the great niece of Sara Ophelia Cannon, better known as Minnie Pearl. Mary Beth is a wealth of knowledge and history not just with her Great Aunt but also with the history of Centerville/Hickman County, Tennessee. 

Connect with Mary Beth's blog: http://sitaspellwithmary.blogspot.com/

Her book “Turn by the Red Calf” details adventures and misadventures on her ancestral Tennessee farm and musings from life and daily observations. Pruett has a wry and often humorous perspective on the pleasures and pitfalls of living in an old farmhouse with four lively dogs and trying to keep tabs on a farm approaching the two century mark. 

Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3x6CN8B

Learn more about Sarah Cannon and the Cancer Research Center: https://sarahcannon.com/

Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time.

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• The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery
• Foxfire Podcast: It Still Lives
• Foxfire Magazine
• The Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book: Faith, Family, and the Land
• Steel Magnolias Podcast: Southern Remedies (Season 1, Episode 46)

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We wanted to take time to address how to walk out your relationships and hospitality head on before the election results are tallied. How we do those things practically do not change dependent on circumstances or election outcomes. Join us at the table as we discuss how we plan to do this. 

This particular episode is going to feel a bit more built on our Christian faith because that is the only way we know how to walk out loving people who think differently than we do. Honestly, we don’t have a lot to offer on how to walk this out practically other than leaning in to our Christian faith on how we can have the mind of Christ. 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Read The Sermon on the Mount - The Beatitudes. (Matthew 5: 3-10) Our friend Pastor Glenda Sutton says, this is the attitudes we need to Be In! The whole chapter of Matthew 5 is a great place to start. This chapter also includes verses 45-48 which is all about loving our enemies. 

• Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,[i] what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

• Scriptures about praying for leaders:

1. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 - I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
2. 1 Peter 2:17  - Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
3. Romans 13:1 - Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. (He will use whoever is in office to accomplish his purposes, but it is not always through signing of bills/laws)
4. Jeremiah 29:7 - Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.
5. Psalms 2:10-11 -  Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
6. Proverbs 11:14 - For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
7. Proverbs 21:1 - The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.

• Local pastor sermon Laura Beth referred to comes from Church of the City (Franklin) and pastor Darren Whitehead- https://www.youtube.com/live/QwkJ9kEiIJY

• May the peace of the Lord be with y'all!

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Have a GREAT SUMMER! 

Fins up!

Peace Be With Y'all!

In celebration of our one year anniversary we want to thank White Lily Flour (@whitelilybaking), Hester & Cook (@hesterandcook), Holmsted Fines (@holmstedfinesfood), and Ideals Magazine (@worthypub) for helping us to celebrate with holiday packages for 25 lucky listeners! 

• Monin Simple Syrup: https://amzn.to/32tmosI
• Recipes from Monin: https://www.monin.com/us/
• Lemon Ginger Simple Syrup: https://bit.ly/2IaZGid
• Blood Orange Lemonade: https://bit.ly/3lfHEcO

December is upon us, and it has become a tradition for us to give you a list of gift-giving ideas from Southern makers and companies. So, join us at the table to hear a few of our favorite southern finds from this year.

Previous Gift Episodes Referenced:

• 2021 - Southern Lifestyle Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-lifestyle-gifts
• 2020 - 10 Southern Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/10-southern-gifts
• 2019 - Southern Gifts - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-gift-ideas

New Amazon Storefront

(we do receive commission from purchases made through this link - but we suspect you think that’s awesome): https://www.amazon.com/shop/steelmagnoliaspodcast

Gift Ideas Mentioned:

• Heirloomed (Atlanta, GA): The Table Wrap - https://heirloomedcollection.com/products/the-table-wrap?_pos=1&_sid=8586aec81&_ss=r&variant=39736711643274
• The Joggle Factory (Edisto Island, SC): The Joggleboard - https://thejogglefactory.com/products/6-joggling-board 
• Anne Neilson Home (Charlotte, NC): Angel acrylic tray - https://anneneilsonhome.com/collections/acrylic-tray/products/acrylic-tray 
• Hearts Good Farms (Cave Springs, AR): Heirloom Seed Kit - https://heartsgoodfarms.com/
• Sunshine Tienda (New Braunfels, TX): Colorful clothing - https://www.sunshinetienda.com/collections/dresses 
• Mr. Bird (New Braunfels, TX): Birdseed Wreath - https://amzn.to/3MUIdbG
• Homemade Gift Idea from Kids for Teachers and Grandparents- https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/birdseed-ornaments/
• Simply Jessica Marie (Knoxville, TN): Watercolors of Cities - https://simplyjessicamarie.com/city-collection 
• She Reads Truth (Nashville, TN): Subscription Box - https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/pages/subscription-box
• John Costin Studio (Tampa, FL): Bird lithographics and great art - https://www.costingraphics.com
• Pare Candle (Franklin, TN): Soy Candles with amazing scents - https://www.parecandle.com/
• Pomegranate (Lexington, KY): Equestrian Table Linens - https://pomegranateinc.com/collections/equestrian 
• Lodge (South Pittsburgh, TN): Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven - https://www.lodgecastiron.com/enameled-cast-iron
• Scriptura (New Orleans, LA): Most beautiful customized stationary - https://scriptura.com  
• Central BBQ (Memphis, TN): BBQ Rubs and Sauces - https://eatcbq.com/collections/food/products/choose-three-signature-spices
• Myron Mixon (Georgia) BBQ Rubs and Sauces - https://amzn.to/46zApmV
• Grit & Grace (Charleston, SC): The World is your Oyster - https://www.gritandgracestudio.com/shop/everything-oyster 
• Pink House Design (Houston, TX): Scalloped edge linens - https://thepinkhousedesign.com/collections/scallop-trim
• Vana Chupp (Richmond, VA) Silhouette jewelry and ornaments - https://vanachuppstudio.com/collections/best-sellers

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• Also check out, "Sisters First" (co-authored by Jenna and her sister Barbara) - https://amzn.to/2FZ38e3

We went exploring in the Mississippi Delta this past weekend so we are sharing all the unique wonderful things we found in Oxford, Clarksdale and Greenwood, Mississippi!

• We took the Nachez Trace Parkway from Franklin, TN to Tupelo, MS and highly recommend grabbing this resource:  “Explore the Nachez Trace” via ScenicTrace.com

• Check out Ground Zero Blues Club and The Delta Blues Museum

• Previous episodes mentioned: The Natchez Trace and The Delta Blues

It's spring. This means one thing: redecorate! 

• 1) Canton, TX First Monday: https://www.firstmondaycanton.com Also check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I9kSlYWJbc

• 2) Round Top, TX: https://www.roundtoptexasantiques.com

• 3) Collinsville, AL: http://www.collinsvilletradeday.net

• 4) Mountain Top Flea Market: Attalla, AL 

• Here are the recipes we mentioned:
• Slightly Sweet Tea https://bit.ly/2RUUWhf
• Shrimp and Grits https://bit.ly/2tUJfzk
• Unfried Chicken https://bit.ly/38GCxvu
• Slow Cooker Pulled Pork https://bit.ly/2RRirI8
• “Faux” Potato Salad https://bit.ly/2GsXCxC
• Cauliflower Mac n Cheese https://bit.ly/38NnsYX
• Succotash https://bit.ly/2Gqll15
• Roasted Okra https://bit.ly/2tW6EjJ
• Gluten Free Baked “Fried” Green Tomatoes https://bit.ly/3aOcZyz
• Red Beans & Rice https://bit.ly/38D7tN8

Today we are talking to Natasha McCrary, of Mooresville, Alabama, she's the owner and operator of 1818 Farms. She started the business in 2013 when her son fell in love with Southdown Babydoll Sheep. She had no experience raising the sheep, let alone running a farm. But then she had an idea of how she could make it work: combine a farm with a small business that would help cover the cost of food for the animals. The result was 1818 Farms, a working flower farm that’s also a line of bath and lifestyle products. In 2019 Natasha won Amazon’s Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year award, thanks to these best-selling products.

In 1955, two Georgia neighbors opened up a restaurant that would change the world.  Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner were living in Avondale Estates, GA, when they decided to open a 24-hour, sit-down restaurant for their friends and neighbors, focused on people on both sides of the counter.  That first restaurant opened the door to create the Waffle House brand that you see today.

We love this place and hope you have a Waffle House near you!

Here are some references made during today's episode:

• Spotify Playlist for Waffle House Records: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1M9TwPmcKxNvPjqMs8ZP5f
• Coffee Table Book (Lainie mentioned but not by name): https://www.micahcash.com/wafflehousevistas
• Sean Dietrich aka “Sean of the South” blogs about Waffle House:
• Waffle House: https://seandietrich.com/t-bones-and-coca-colas/
• Waffles: https://seandietrich.com/waffles/
• In Defense of Waffle House: https://seandietrich.com/in-defense-of-waffle-house/

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On this episode, we will discuss this legend that left us all too soon. 

Every region has its own culture of music, dance, food, language, faith expressions, and more. With the fast pace of life these days, it takes intentionality to keep those aspects of culture alive. Here in Franklin, Tennessee, we have someone keeping square dancing and clogging alive. Join us at the table as we sit with Tommy Jackson to hear about his Rocky Top Revue.

Tommy Jackson is a native of Franklin, Tennessee and has literally been dancing longer than we’ve been alive! He formed the Rocky Top Revue in 1982 and they’ve made numerous appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman, music videos, opened for Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and George Jones, and won numerous competitions. Every Sunday afternoon you will find him teaching free dance lessons on the old courthouse steps in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. 

Southern dancing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000433491925

Find out more about the Rocky Top Revue: https://www.rockytoprevue.com/about-us

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• Bacon Jam: https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/easy-skillet-bacon-jam/5b44a1df-8f8a-4f0c-8851-f001d443d8f4
• Duke’s Chocolate Cake: https://www.dukesmayo.com/recipe/dukes-chocolate-cake/
• Bourbon Cola Grenadine Slush: https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/bourbon-cola-grenadine-slush-recipe

Want to connect?

Us southerners have opinions on cornbread! We also have a great divide on how to make it and what should or should not be included!

• Article referenced in today’s episode: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/food-drink/article68763427.html

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We thought it would be a fun gesture to create a surprise bonus episode for all y'all that are wondering what to do with your 'found time' at home while quarantined from the spread of the corona virus. 

Recipes... they show us the step-by-step of how to prepare dishes to nourish our bodies, but they are so much more than that. They conjure up memories of people and places in very endearing ways. Whether you like the simple instruction of a can of this and a can of that, or if you like the more complex "all fresh" approach we welcome you to the table as we discuss southern cookbooks 

• 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

Sisters Lainie Stubblefield and Laura Beth Peters kick off Episode 1 talking about what else than Pimento Cheese and Thanksgiving; getting you ready for great conversation on the big day!

Follow us @steelmagnoliaspodcast

Pimento Cheese Recipe: https://pin.it/1wOv2Kf

Cranberry Relish Recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/pineapple-cranberry-sauce-with-chiles-and-cilantro

"Whiskey in a Teacup" a must for all southerners: https://amzn.to/2DA5w7C

Cornucopia Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13462/cornucopia/

Pioneer Woman's Turkey Brine recipe: https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/my-favorite-turkey-brine/

Big Thanks to Rob Ickes for our music: https://robickes.com

Through this podcast, we have gathered at the table to learn, discuss and ponder, all sorts of southern culture topics but now it is time to gather to have an experience together! 

Pack your bag, jump on a plane, bus or just in your own car to come experience Tennessee with us!

You’re invited to Women in Whiskey: A Steel Magnolias Podcast event

May 30, 2024

Join us for an adult field trip filled with southern fun at the 

Jack Daniel's Distillery! 

Get ready to learn while sippin'. We will be taking a private tour of the distillery, enjoy a BBQ lunch on the beautiful hillside, and enjoy an early happy hour with cocktail provided by Jack Daniels as we listen in on a conversation with women who work in whiskey, led by US! 

Whether you're a whiskey connoisseur or just looking for a fun day trip, this event is perfect for anyone who enjoys a good drink and great company. Don't miss out on this unique experience to celebrate southern women in the world of whiskey.

Tickets are on sale NOW: https://bit.ly/womeninwhiskeyevent

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Beginning in the 1950s, a group of mostly self-taught African American artists devoted themselves to capturing Florida’s natural landscapes and without acceptance into southern art galleries, the group of about 26 artists sold their art out of their cars along the highways. We are paying respect to such an inventive group by discussing their stories!

What does a southerner eat for good luck and prosperity on New Year's Day? Plus, Southern Events to mark on your calendar for 2019!

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Steel Magnolias Podcast is always coming back to the theme of southern hospitality. We love any excuse to open our hearts and our doors to others, so today we wanted to discuss the origins of Friendsgiving and how that can look at your dinner table. 

Episodes referenced: 

• How a Dinner Party Can Save Your Life feat. Dr. Jerome Burt - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000484867070
• Southern Hospitality - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000598438726

50 Ideas for Friendsgiving - https://www.signupgenius.com/home/friendsgiving-thanksgiving-ideas.cfm

Green Bean Casserole Recipe:

1 bag of green beans.

Sauce.

1 small pack of mushrooms.

3 cloves of garlic

1 medium onion, chopped .

2cups of milk and 1 cup of half and half .

1 stick of butter.

3 TB spoons of flour

1 teaspoon of dry thyme or fresh thyme.

1/3 cup of cheddar cheese.

1 cup of bacon bits 

Toppings;

1/2 cup of French fried onions.

1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers.

OK now this is how I made it ;

Sautéed the onions, mushrooms, and garlic in one stick of butter. Then add the flour and stir it in . Add the 3 cups of milk slowly and make thick sauce . Add the cheese, bacon, bits, and the thyme in. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Add the sauce to the blanched beans in a baking dish and top it with French onions and crackers or bread crumbs and bake it at 350 for about an hour.

Playlist: 

Yep, found a FriendsGiving playlist on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7a80QjnKAMnZu5Lx50INeh

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• *Other related past episodes*:
  • "Ambrosia, Jello Salads and Icebox Desserts”: https://apple.co/34Y8FLq
  • “Southern Pies": https://apple.co/3v31coR

There are a LOT of wines mentioned in today’s episode....

• To follow along with all that Ami mentioned visit AmiOnCloudWine.com/SteelMagnolias

• For our list of US wineries, specifically Southern wineries, check out our full listing at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com/Blog/Holiday-Wines

• To check out all the southern wineries that you can visit across the region, check out this list from Southern Living: https://bit.ly/3mOzOdj

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Last year, the city of Birmingham, Alabama celebrated its 150th anniversary. 150 years ago, iron ore, coal and limestone defined Birmingham. Today, however, it may be more synonymous with the civil rights movement. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said of Birmingham, “I like to believe that the negative extremes of Birmingham's past will resolve into the positive and utopian extreme of her future, that the sins of a dark yesterday will be redeemed in the achievements of a bright tomorrow.” We had a chance to visit the Magic City, and we're here to tell you all about it.

• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute: https://www.bcri.org
• Alabama Peanut Company: https://alabamapeanut.com
• Shopping in Homewood
• Orange Rolls at Urban Cookhouse: http://www.urbancookhouse.com
• Pepper Place Market (farmer’s market): https://pepperplacemarket.com
• Saw’s Soul Kitchen (Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich and Pork & Greens): https://www.sawsbbq.com/locations/saws-soul-kitchen-avondale/
• Niki’s West: https://www.nikiswest.com
• The Bright Star: https://thebrightstar.com
• Vulcan Park (amazing view of the city): https://visitvulcan.com

Today we are sharing a conversation with Stacy Lyn Harris. She is host of The Sporting Chef on Outdoor TV, an Alabama native and mother of 7!! Stacy Lyn married a hunter and quickly figured out that she needed to learn how to cook all the wild game that was coming into the house! Her and her family live a really unique life in Alabama where they truly live off the land. She combines her grandmother’s “from scratch, fresh from the garden” cooking approach and her modern sensibilities of needing “fast, approachable meals,” interweaving hospitality tips for entertaining and her personal stories of Southern living.

Find Stacy Lyn Harris and her upcoming cookbook Love Language of the South: A Celebration of the Food, Hospitality, and the Stories of My Southern Home available March 5, 2024

New book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/42XXcsd

Watch "The Sporting Chef” on Outdoor TV - https://sportingchef.com/watch-episodes-of-the-sporting-chef/

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***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any of the organizations below***

Hope Force International: https://www.hopeforce.org/

Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Morgan Wallen Foundation: http://bit.ly/HELPAfterHelene

Nashville’s Big Back Yard is a natural watershed region anchored by 100 miles of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway and made up of 12 connected communities with populations under 5000 people, and The Shoals of North Alabama.

Join us at the table as we discuss what is so, so special about Nashville’s Big Back Yard.

Best two websites to help you plan your adventure in these areas are NashvillesBigBackYard and ExperienceTN.com

Mentioned in this episode: 

1.Leiper’s Fork 

• We did a previous episode on Visit Leiper’s Fork

2.Centerville 

• We did an episode with Minnie Pearl’s niece, Mary Beth Pruett, in Centerville that you can listen to here
• Grinder’s Switch Winery - We did an episode on Muscadines 
• Horseshoe Bend Wines
• McCampbell Art Studio is on the square and she is a personal favorite of Lainie's
• Banana Pudding Festival (October)

3.Santa Fe (pronounced “fee” not ‘fe' like New Mexico)

• Forrest Gully Farms- Sustainability tourism and “hobbit house” rentals on Airbnb
• Fishers Off Road Rentals - https://www.fishersoffroadrentals.com 
• Williamsport Hand Woven- Loom-weaving workshops and handmade goods
• Santa Fe Diner
• Fly Antique Store 
• HilltownTN - sustainability workshops, Axe Camp, Tree Camp
• The Farm and Fiddle - CSA farm
• Athena's Harvest Farm -CSA farm and agriculture training center
• Papa Beaudreaux’s Cajun (Cash only)

4.Mt Pleasant

• Historic Walking Tours: https://historicmtpleasanttenn.com 

5.Hampshire 

• Keg Springs Winery 
• Amber Falls Winery
• Adorable guest cottage on property. https://www.amberfallswinery.com/guest-cottage

6.Hohenwald 

• Elephant Sanctuary; Discovery Center 
• Meriweather Lewis Monument, we did an episode on the Natchez Trace Parkway 
• Junkyard Dog Steakhouse

7.Lindon 

• Commodore Hotel - https://www.commodorehotellinden.com/
• Kayaking through the Commodore Hotel (Night Kayaking) - “Glow with the Flow” 
• Blooming Arts Festival (March)

8.Summertown 

• Yoder’s Homestead Market 
• Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area
• Wheelin in the Country
• Clifton
• Commodore Inn at Clifton- Victorian home with modern amenities 

9.Waynesboro 

• Nature lovers!
• Lodging: https://www.natchezvalley.com/stay-the-night or https://www.crazyhorsecanoe.com/lodge.html

10.Collinwood 

• The Dragonfly - community and coffee
• Library is a little train depot

11.Loretto 

• Community events and Christmas Parade

12.The Shoals (Muscle Shoals, AL)

• Muscle Shoals episode featuring Muscle Shoals Sound and FAME Studios

COME PLAY IN OUR BIG BACK YARD!!

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• Read about the recent sale of Sun Records, here.

• Check out Sun Studio Sessions on YouTube

• If you’d like to hear about Southern Rock and how Muscle Shoals ties into this timeline of music, check out Season 1 Episode 4. 

• 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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• Big Sandwich Recipe: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/big-sandwich/
• Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders: https://thebeachhousekitchen.com/2018/04/19/kentucky-hot-brown-sliders/

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• "That Book Woman" by Heather Henson 
• "Along a Storied Trail" by Ann H. Gabhart
• "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" by Kim Michele Richardson
• "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes
• "Down Cut Shin Creek" by Kathi Appelt and Jeanee Cannella Schmitzer

Southern writers are at a bit of an advantage in that we have a powerful sense of place, but mostly we know characters. We ARE characters. We come from families, neighborhoods, churches, and kinfolk that are the stuff you think is made up, but only slightly. We love an embellished story. We are storytellers. To be southern is to be a good storyteller. Join us at the table as we discuss male southern authors.

We already did an episode on female southern authors. You can listen to that here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000554084762

Mentioned in this episode: 

• William Faulkner - https://rowanoak.com/
• Mark Twain 
• William Percy
• Walker Percy
• Shelby Foote
• Tennessee Williams
• Richard Wright
• Pat Conroy
• Thomas Wolfe
• Peter Taylor 
• Robert Penn Warren 
• Edgar Allen Poe
• Wendell Berry 
• James Agee
• Lewis Grizzard
• Sean Dietrich - subscribe to daily column - https://seandietrich.com/
• O. Henry
• Rick Bragg
• Roy Blount Jr.
• Nicholas Sparks
• John Grisham - we did an entire episode on him: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000645984372
• Ernest Hemingway
• Charles Portis
• Charles Frasier
• Alfred Uhry 
• Winston Groom
• Cormac McCarthy
• John Kennedy Toole

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With the recent passing of Herb Kelleher, former Southwest Airlines CEO, we are talking about the changes he brought to the industry. We're also diving into our new segment "When in the South" with observations from new comers to the area that are probably all too familiar to anyone that lives or travels to the south!

And if you're looking for some yummy Blue Bell Mardi Gras King Cake ice cream, find a store here: https://www.bluebell.com/where-to-buy/

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Get your last minute wear on white yall! Pools are closing, school is starting and sales are happening on mattresses and appliances. 

Join us at the table as we discuss the roots of Labor Day and how we like to celebrate.

Let’s have a Labor Day cookout!

We did say cookout — and we mean that. It’s not a BBQ although there could be BBQ there…but don’t count on it

Ideas for what to make:

• Strawberry Spinach Salad - https://www.wellplated.com/spinach-strawberry-salad/
• Cucumber Salad - https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cucumber-salad
• Corn Salad - https://www.cookingclassy.com/corn-salad/
• Watermelon Salad (you don’t have to ball the watermelon) - https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/watermelon-salad-feta-and-mint
• Alessi (Balsamic Reduction) - https://alessifoods.com/catalog/product/1705/alessi-alessi-balsamic-reduction
• Rodney Scott’s Potato Salad - https://tastecooking.com/recipes/rodney-scott-potato-salad/
• Cauliflower Potato Salad - https://thebigmansworld.com/cauliflower-potato-salad/
• Lime Cracker Pie - https://food52.com/recipes/77731-j-kenji-lopez-alt-s-ten-minute-lime-cracker-pie
• Strawberry Pretzel Salad- https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/strawberry-pretzel-salad/376aa27c-19a2-4114-9c80-20a431fc269b

Activity for the kids?? How about a Play and Freeze Ice cream Ball - https://amzn.to/44dkqtD

Previous Episodes Referenced:

• Sweet Tea Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000530859574
• Potato Salad Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000443431108
• Icebox Pie Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000480315306

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As we sip on some festive punch we dive into a personal love - Southern Rock!

Muscle Shoals documentary mentioned in this podcast is available via Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PhNA46

 St. Cecilia Punch recipe: https://charlestonmag.com/features/st_cecilia_society_punch

Ham Delights recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/216756/baked-ham-and-cheese-party-sandwiches/

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• For shipping pies check out Buttermilk Sky Pie or The Red Truck Bakery
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Some people really are just gifted in having an eye to see an alternative use for something old of the everyday items. We got the chance to sit down with our friend Laura Stockett Roberts to talk about some of the hidden gems she's found at flea markets, antique malls and estate sales. Join us for a fun conversation with a veteran collector, and true southerner!

Welcome! If you are new here, we are so glad you are here. We are kicking off our 6th year of doing this show and we’ve got lots to cover this year!

In today’s episode, we will discuss a recent trip that Laura Beth took to Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Plus, Mardi Gras is upon us. So, how do we southerners celebrate such an occasion?

Mentioned in the show:

• #1 Po Boy - Marathon Station - Gautier, MS- https://asap.com/restaurants/ms/gautier/fayards-marathon/14939
• Mardi Gras Episode (from a long time ago!) - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/wheel-of-fortune-part-1-mardi-gras
• Bacchus on Bayou (Mardi Gras pasta) - https://www.bacchusbayou.com/
• Walter Anderson Museum - https://www.walterandersonmuseum.org/
• Ocean Springs Mercantile - https://oceanspringsmercantile.com/

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• 1) The Oyster Bed - Steak Bed

• 2) Old Fashioned On Purpose - 2022 planner 

• 3) Southern Hospitality Co. - 

Louisiana is known as a “Sportsman‘s Paradise”, but due to its location, it has also seen more than its share of natural disasters from hurricanes. Join us at the table, to hear about a grassroots effort for sportsman and sports women to join forces in an effort to help their neighbors when disaster strikes.

After Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Todd Terrell, Founded the United Cajun Navy. Katrina brought about not just a need for supplies, but also a need for BOATS.

The United Cajun Navy is a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit organization out of Baton Rouge, LA focused on helping make the world around us a better place. Primarily, they organize search and rescue teams during natural disasters. It’s a simple but necessary effort: People using their own boats and trained to help out in desperate times. 

Them’s good people!

When anyone at the United Cajun Navy says ‘Neighbors’ they mean YOU. 

Connect with them at https://unitedcajunnavy.org

Or FACEBOOK- https://www.facebook.com/UNITEDCAJUNNAVY

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Born in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1935 Elvis Aaron Presley began his career in Memphis, Tennessee and was on a fast track to become the King of Rock n Roll. He is considered one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. 

He had a 149 songs to appear on Billboard’s Hot 100 Pop Chart in America. Our mom has been a life-long fan of Elvis and even got to see him perform in Las Vegas one of the 1st nights he was there in 1969. He was a special artist to our mom in ways that only fans of the 1950’s - 70’s could understand, so we dedicate this episode to you mom….

In celebration of Sun Records (the first record company Elvis ever recorded with) hitting their 70th birthday this year, we are doing a Sun Records giveaway!

THE PRIZE includes:

• one test pressing vinyl (picked at random)
• one official Sun 70^th vinyl (one of our four curated compilations)
• one Sun t-shirt

Follow us @SteelMagnoliasPodcast to enter to win!

Book referenced: 

"Elvis Word for Word" - https://amzn.to/3RBzuLD

It’s the season finale to season #5! We are talking about some of the highlights from this year and some of the wonderful things we’ve been doing in December. 

From the “Favorite Things” Party: 

• Drift.com - air fresheners that Lainie took to ‘favorite things’ party 
• "Count Your Sheep” Linen Spray from 1818Farms.com - air fresheners that Laura Beth took to ‘favorite things’ party 
• FOOD by Geoff Sobelle - http://www.geoffsobelle.com/food-show

Our Favorite Episodes of 2023:

• Loss of a Steel Magnolia - Remembering Katherine Koonce - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/a6423ec3a5b0e132d6062ef3cc87760e
• Jimmy Buffett - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/7fbb9f37f525da6baf51fa0094971c51
• College Towns of the South - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/a133391fdc386bed31b744f87584b67e
• Southern Revivals - https://pod.link/1442852139/episode/08b05e041a6987e727c1506d773a28fd

Talk to y’all next season!

Southern Remedies are sometimes an after thought these days but many of these home remedies came out of necessity, as in not having quick access or money for a doctor visit or prescription, and still work for ailments today. 

We did something very different on this episode - we recorded on our way home from KY! We went to the Spring Meet at Keeneland. It was opening Saturday and they broke an attendance record! We visited some great places and couldn't wait to tell you all about them!

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We're back! After a trip 'over the pond' to Ireland, Lainie shares about Irish influence on the south she recognized while traveling all over Ireland. We're 'breaking it down' when it comes to southern styles of dancing and whether you have two left feet or naturally go quick, quick, slow, we've got a dance to cover everything your bound to see in the south!  

• If you wanna see some true Appalachian Flat Foot and you’re near Clinch Mountain in Hiltons, VA check out http://carterfamilyfold.org
• Society of Stranders (SOS) Fall Migration Sept 12-21, 2019 for those that love the Carolina Shag http://shagdance.com
• Lots of great Shag Songs on Spotify - check out "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price or "Sixty Minute Man" by Billy Ward and the Dominos
• John T. Floore Country Store (Willie Nelson's Musical birthplace) in Helates, TX hosts free Dance Nights Sunday Nights https://www.liveatfloores.com

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• If you’re looking for a unique mask for derby weekend, check out Prim and Brim.

• Do you need a muddler? Grab one here: https://amzn.to/2QEJjLt

• Pechaud bitters: https://amzn.to/32Jtvwm

• Sazerac Backstory: https://n.pr/2EQjLrU

• Pat Obrien’s Mix: https://amzn.to/2ELhP4a

• Get your limited edition t-shirt through April 6th here: https://bit.ly/3dLzhm7

"Any discussion about American music that doesn’t include Muscle Shoals, Alabama isn’t really a discussion at all.” That’s a direct quote from the website of FAME STUDIOS.

We had a chance to visit Muscle Shoals and the 2 studios that stayed undercover for most of the 60’s and 70’s while legends came to record with a producer and a rhythm section that should be household names. Join us at the table as we discuss the music of Muscle Shoals.

If you’re a big Lynyrd Skynyrd fan you may have caught the name Muscle Shoals in some lyrics, but you may have NEVER EVER heard of this place and that’s ok. But if you love music, you’re gonna wanna pack your backs and make the trek. WE promise. It’s worth it!

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Dockery Farms Episode (Blues) - https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/dockery-farms
• Muscle Shoals Documentary - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2492916/
• FAME STUDIO - https://famestudios.com/
• MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND - https://muscleshoalssoundstudio.org/
• The Swampers interview (2008) with Musicians Hall of Fame —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QueguLfL--Q
• Huge thanks to Linda Hall (wife to the late Rick Hall) for giving us time and to both FAME and Muscle Shoals Sound for the tours!

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• Vendors for Grits: Palmetto Farms (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2PAJOEH
• Old Mill (Pigeon Forge), Anson Mills (Columbia, SC), Geechie Boy Mill (Edisto Island, SC), Mills Farm (Athens, GA)
• Southern Living’s Shrimp and Grits Casserole: https://bit.ly/2V2b5WF
• Pimiento Cheese Gritsotto: https://bit.ly/2UQA8Hv
• Cajun Shrimp and Grits: https://bit.ly/2PAXekg
• Derby Party Foods: Kentucky Hotbrown Sliders, Bacon Bourbon Caramel Popcorn, American Farro Salad, Barrelhead Brie, Derby Pie

Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana and sits right on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. If you want to experience history and culture galore in a family friendly setting Baton Rouge is the city for you!

Big thanks to Tamara Williams at Visit Baton Rouge for making this trip so much fun!

To help plan your trip you can find great information at VisitBatonRouge.com

Connect with Visit Baton Rouge: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitbatonrouge
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitBatonRouge/
• X: https://twitter.com/visitbatonrouge

Mentioned on this episode: 

• The Capital Building (New and Old): https://louisianaoldstatecapitol.org
• Raising Cane: https://www.raisingcanes.com/
• Flower Fest (fundraiser for St. Jude’s Research Hospital): https://www.theflowerfest.com
• LSU baseball: https://lsusports.net/sports/bsb/
• Mike the Tiger: https://www.facebook.com/MikeTheTiger/
• Juban’s: https://www.jubans.com
• Mestizo (Louisiana Mexican): https://www.mestizorestaurant.com
• Parrain’s: http://parrains.com

Previous Episodes mentioned:

• Cajun Creole: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/cajun-vs-creole
• Gumbo: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/gumbo
• The Mighty Mississippi (River): https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/the-mighty-mississippi

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New Orleans, Louisiana has produced some of the most interesting culture in the great U.S. of A. Join us at the table, as we discuss New Orleans jazz; sometimes called Dixieland jazz. 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Preservation Hall: https://www.preservationhall.com
• New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: https://www.nojazzfest.com
• Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0iMiZcvIy26MqHQln5kkrI
• Previous episodes referenced:
• 1. Southern Wedding Traditions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000438073090
• 2. Southern Funerals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000556305538
• 3. Iconic Music Clubs of the South: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000563492908

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As we love doing, we have a tasty beverage to share as we dive deep into thoughtful gift giving. 

The key to thoughtful giving is to think about what's important to the recipient and then listen! Most people voice stuff all the time that would make a great gift. 

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Owensboro, KY is barely considered in the South, yet the culture of bluegrass music, bourbon, and BBQ as well as the people seemed very Southern to Lainie, who is fresh off a weekend away!

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Resources and Recipes mentioned: 

• Clean Food by Terry Walters - https://amzn.to/31VGBFh
• Sweet Potato Fritters With Sriracha Mayo - https://bit.ly/35koPhd
• Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies (HEALTHY!) https://bit.ly/339cryv
• Butternut Squash Lasagna - https://bit.ly/2ARCX3l
• Winter Salad - https://bit.ly/30VP3Tq

• 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

In today's episode we will share about our recent day trip to Decatur, AL. 

Just 90 miles south of where we live in Franklin, TN, and a straight shot down I-65S we found a quaint down with Big Bob Gibson's famous BBQ and a natural science museum for all science lovers!

Our Day:

• BBQ lunch at Big Bob Gibson - Widely recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious barbecue restaurants in the world, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q was founded in Decatur, AL in 1925. https://bigbobgibson.com
• Afternoon at The Cook Museum of Natural Science. A state-of-the-art natural science museum in downtown Decatur, AL. It provides a hands-on, immersive experience where kids (and teens, and adults!) can explore, interact with, and learn about nature. The Cook Museum’s humble roots can be traced back to 1968 when John Cook, Sr. opened his professional insect collection to the public by appointment, which at the time had been used primarily for employee training at Cook’s Pest Control. https://www.cookmuseum.org
• Shopping, ha, we wish! (we just drove by because we had a 5 year old with us) along 2nd Ave.
• Gas and snacks at Buc-ees in Athens, AL. You just have to go see one for yourself. 
  https://buc-ees.com

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Peace be with y'all!

• A favorite moment we mentioned from “Designing Women” - https://youtu.be/tQnpEHcrO2AToo funny not to watch!

“Built to uplift the US economy after the Great Depression. This is America’s longest scenic highway, the most visited National Park Site in the US and not to mention one of the most famous drives in the country. Ladies and Gentleman – The Blue Ridge Parkway!” - My Tickle Feet https://bit.ly/31YzX39

• Must See Spots: https://bit.ly/2TLxm82 or https://bit.ly/3eisqB8

• WNC Photo Tours: https://www.wncphototours.com/

• Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains: https://bit.ly/2TIcMFR

• Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountains: https://bit.ly/3jPiDDC

Today we will be discussing the importance of recipes in the continuation of family heritage. Using food as a means to bridge generations one to another, we hope this discussion will inspire you to head back to the family dinner table to hear from one another, learn about your past, and figure out where you fit in the bigger story of your family's future. 

One mentioned podcast episode we referred back to is "Southern Cookbooks." Link to that episode here: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/southern-cookbooks

We appreciate The University of Tennessee for inviting us to share this message at Alumni College this summer.