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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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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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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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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.

Places we visited:

• 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

 

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Welcome. We are so excited for a new year and a new season of the Steel Magnolias Podcast. Season Four kickoff, here we go!   Resources mentioned: 

• “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer and his supporting website: https://practicingtheway.org
• Travel & Leisure’s “Top 50 Places to Travel in 2022”: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-places-to-travel-in-2022

  Previous Episodes mentioned:

• Visit Nashville: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/visit-nashville-weekend-edition
• Peaches & Beaches: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/peaches-beaches

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The season we are approaching requires preparation. We are here to help you to prepare your heart, mind and even your gift list for what's ahead. Enjoy this season!   Here are the GIFTS we are LOVING THIS YEAR:

• 1) The Oyster Bed - Steak Bed

https://www.theoysterbed.com/products/steak-bed-quartet

• 2) Old Fashioned On Purpose - 2022 planner 

https://meet.theprairiehomestead.com/2022plannermain

• 3) Southern Hospitality Co. - 

• • Blue Chinoserie Weekender Tote $56 (Can get monogrammed)  https://www.southernhospitalitycompany.com/collections/bags-totes/products/blue-chinoiserie-weekender-tote
  • Ginger Jars $68-185.   https://www.southernhospitalitycompany.com/collections/ginger-jars-vases
  • Beautiful Stationary options that can also be monogrammed  https://www.southernhospitalitycompany.com/collections/stationery  

• 4) Wine Cleaning Idea - 

Restaurant Crystal Clean: Professional Wine Glass Cleaner and Crystal Cleaning Liquid -16 oz.  https://amzn.to/3FFlxGE Glassware Cleaning Brush Kit - Set of 3 https://amzn.to/3cDwgEX

• 5) Clary Collection - Balms, Oils and Soaps- Face Serum $48 https://clarycollection.com/collections/clary-oils

 

• 6) Little Seed Farm - Body Oils, beard oils, antioxidant serum oils - https://littleseedfarm.com

 

• 7) Nordic Ware Divided Sauce Pan, 3-in-1 (Divided Skillet)

https://www.nordicware.com/products/3-in-1-divided-saute-pan/  

• 8) Spartina 449 - Jewelry 

https://www.spartina449.com/categories/categories/view-all.html

• 9) Vana Chupp - Pearl Necklace with unique charms 

https://vanachuppstudio.com/collections/silhouette-necklaces/products/14k-build-your-own-pearl-charm-necklace

• 10) Garden Shoes

The Pioneer Woman came up with a list of "15 Best Gardening Shoes and Boots to Keep You Dry and Comfortable” https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/gardening/g32424549/best-gardening-shoes/

• 11) Clayton and Crume - Men’s Belt with Brass Plate for monogram

https://claytonandcrume.com/products/stitched-bridle-nameplate-belt

• 12) ABLE - Leather Wallet or Crossbody Purse

https://www.livefashionable.com/products/debre-minimal-wallet https://www.livefashionable.com/collections/crossbody-bags/products/olivia-crossbody

• 13) Hibiscus Linens 

• • Beautiful napkins  
  • Embroidred Table Runners
  • Southern little girl bows with little embroidery flowers etc.

https://www.hibiscuslinens.com/collections/dining

• 14) It’s a Southern Thing - Children’s Book - "Y is for Y’all”

https://bit.ly/30LNs8v

• 15) Sea Island Forge; beautiful gifts on their holiday list

https://seaislandforge.com/pages/holiday-hot-list 

• 16) TruBee Honey - Tennessee Snow Whipped Honey (sampler pack)

https://www.trubeehoney.com/collections/all/products/honey-sampler-set

• 17) Weezie Towels: Weezietowels.com 

• • Cute Short Robe (can be personalized)
  • Great Beachtowels/Towels

• 18) LL Bean - Toiletry Bag

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/507361?page=toiletry-bags-and-organizers&bc=50&csp=f&nav=gnro-hp

• 19) Food Boxes

• • Charleston Epicurean (monthly box or one box, 3 boxes etc) https://www.charlestonepicurean.com 
  • Bama in a Box $40 month or $104 for 3 months https://www.bamainabox.com 
  • My Texas Market https://www.mytexasmarket.com 
  • Georgia Crafted https://georgiacrafted.com 
  • Cajun Crate https://cajuncrate.com/pages/crates  

• 20) Orca Coolers - Drinkware for keeping hot or cold

https://orcacoolers.com/pages/drinkware-category

• 21) Amano - Unique Drinkware/Barware

https://shopamanogifts.com/collections/drinkware 

• 22) Williams Sonoma - Winter Forest Kitchen Essentials Kit 

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/essential-oils-cleaning-kit-winter-forest/      

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Welcome to another episode where we get to discuss more fun of southern culture!    We are hitting our 3 year anniversary this week! Nearly 150 episodes have been produced by just 2 sisters! And with donations from some awesome listeners! If you didn’t know… we are listener supported, meaning, we have people that give to us each month to help us make the show possible! You can find 3 membership levels with different perks for each level… including supporter-exclusive Steel Magnolias podcast shirts and a bonus episode monthly. So for $5, $10 or $20 a month, we invite you to join us at Patreon.Com/SteelMagnolias.    OK…. Tablescapes.

• Did this word exist 10 years ago? 20 years ago? 

 

• A tablescape is simply a blanket term that combines your table's centerpiece and place settings, or the overall decoration of your table.

 

• From the table cloth or charger plate all the way up to the top of the tapered candle or bouquet.. layers make up for the prettiest of tablescapes, and we are discussing all those wonderful layers. 

 

• We mentioned one of our most favorite brands for entertaining decor is Hester and Cook. Check out their site and if you want something personalized, you can do that here: https://hesterandcook.com/collections/personalization

 

 

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In today’s episode we are sitting down with Ami Gangemella, aka Ami on Cloud Wine, to discuss holiday wines as we approach Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. Wine could be a part of the host gifts you’d like to consider or the menu for your special occasions.    Ami is going to help us understand how to evaluate a wine and help us confidently pair wines with the upcoming holiday meals. ____ 

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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Negro Spirituals consist of a set of songs that were created by slaves during their time of slavery and were sung from spirit to Spirit. They carry messages from God to us, and today we can still build inspiration from these songs.    The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an American a cappella ensemble that performs Negro spirituals originally sung by slaves prior to the Civil War. The first group of Singers arranged the music and took it on the road beginning in 1871 introducing the public to a new genre that remains a vibrant musical tradition today.   We had the chance to speak with Dr. Paul T. Kwami, Musical Director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.   Kwami was born in Ghana, West Africa, one of seven children. His father, a musician, taught him piano, violin, theory, and conducting. He studied music at Ghana’s National Academy of Music and taught there until immigrating to the US in 1983 as a student at Fisk University. He promptly joined the Fisk Jubilee Singers.After graduating Fisk in 1985 he continued to study music at Western Michigan University and graduated in 1987 with the Master of Music degree. In the spring of 1994 he was solicited to serve as part-time director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. In the fall of the same year, he was promoted to full time faculty member in the music department and became the Musical Director of the ensemble. He is the first African to direct the Fisk Jubilee Singers, and the first to hold the Curb-Beaman Chair position. He is currently the Mike Curb Jubilee Singers Endowed Chair. Kwami received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting from the American Conservatory of Music.   Kwami, a composer and arranger, feels a deep connection between Negro spirituals and the music of his Motherland. “The music we sing today helps to bridge the gap between Africans and African-Americans,” he says. “I am reminded of my life in Ghana whenever I hear the Fisk Jubilee Singers sing the Negro spirituals.”   As the Fisk Jubilee Singers are celebrating 150 years this year, we thought this was the perfect time to cover this topic.  Check out the Grammy-award winning album here: https://amzn.to/3w3Vh4X   __

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This episode is releasing on Laura Beth's 40th birthday! When we were discussing topics for fall, it felt right to put out an episode on southern adventures from the sky to release today because people tend to want to have adventure on their birthday, especially milestone birthdays.  Mentioned on the show:

• If you were to sky dive from Key West, Florida you’d have views of Florida Keys, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean.. WOW. Check out SkyDiveKeyWest.com
• For paragliding or hang gliding check out Lookout Mountain Flight Park, the premiere flight school of the southeast. https://www.flylookout.com
• Middle TN Hot Air balloon: https://www.tnballoon.com

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