Steel Magnolias Podcast

It’s hot and we decided to share about some cool foods popular in the south, literally cold is where it’s at right now.    Ambrosia:  https://bit.ly/38d3R5I   Cherry Fluff: https://armagazine.com/2BPP8RL   Orange Salad Mold: Charleston Receipts Repeats    Creamsicle Salad:  https://bit.ly/3eK8QNq   Lime Salad:  https://bit.ly/2YGvbpO   7UP Lime Salad:  https://bit.ly/3dIVNdX   ********************...

Are you or someone in your household facing the question of whether or not to pledge a sorority or fraternity? This is a large part of culture at universities all across the southeast so we are talking about the recruitment process and spoiler alert: one sister got in and one did not and both came out with great college friends.    ******************************************* If you’d like to  join...

Our guest today, Laura Roberts, has a wealth of knowledge on all things southern and we are picking her brain on linens.    Here are the cleaning supplies referenced: Restoration -  https://amzn.to/2UJLuzO Retro Clean -  https://amzn.to/2YBSqjr Fels-Naptha (bar) -  https://amzn.to/2Y1eaWW   If you want to get serious about storing and preservation, check out:  Gaylord.com  or  UniversityProducts.c...

We LOVED a documentary we recently watched called NEAT. It’s available now on Hulu and we are talking all things bourbon in celebration of National Bourbon Day - June 14. 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:...

It’s June, flowers are blooming and the south is growing the good, the bad and the ugly. We are talking about two plants that are prominent here in the south.   Kudzu recipes from AJC:  https://bit.ly/3dmSs4Q Spanish Moss: The veil of mystery that steeps the South in romance   ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks...

Today we are talking about an entree that is loved here in the south: Catfish. We batter it in cornmeal, add some spice and fry it up! There’s lots of bad catfish out there, but we’ve found some good!   Catfish Kitchen, Burns, TN:  https://bit.ly/3gneQNE Simmons Catfish:  https://www.simmonscatfish.com   We also referred to these episodes you may want to go back and listen to:  Unclaimed Baggage: ...

It’s almost Memorial Day and if you have an itch to have even 1 or 2 people over, then invite them to the front porch or the backyard! Enjoy your people!   Laura Beth’s new favorite homemade margarita recipe:  https://bit.ly/2Xk8vtF   Bacon wrapped apricots recipe:  https://bit.ly/2ZprVQv ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthl...

Today’s episode is all about just being silly. You will not learn anything of importance from our discussion, but hopefully you will laugh and be entertained.  Living in Nashville you see a lot of celebrities and Lainie especially has seen a LOT of famous people just out living life. These are our celebrity run-in stories.    ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our P...

We are spending some time discussing what life in the south is about to look like as states begin to “open up” post Covid-19 pandemic.  Will we entertain again? Wear masks sporting our SEC teams? Enter the grocery store or stay with pick up?   Two recipes mentioned today: Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes:  https://bit.ly/2SA3ECS The Ultimate Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie:  https://bit.ly/2SD7lrz...

We were intrigued by the title of Priya Parker’s book “The Art of Gathering” as it has southern hospitality written all over it! After BOTH of us reading the book this spring what we found out is that we have a lot of growing to do in the area of hosting.  We’re ready to up our game and we think you will too.    "The Art of Gathering" Check it out here:  https://amzn.to/355OjPm   *********...

This is an important food group, and one that we love! Check out our pinterest page for our recipe board:  https://www.pinterest.com/steelmagnoliaspodcast/   Some recipes mentioned on this episode:  Pimento Cheese:  https://bit.ly/2KgPJ07 Kentucky Hot Brown Slider:  https://bit.ly/3cvcpFJ Pecan Cheese Ring: (see our Pinterest Page) Pecan Bourbon Balls: https://bit.ly/3czaq3t Sausage Balls:  https:...

We’d like to introduce you to Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Peggy Noe Stevens. She's a trailblazer for women: the  world’s first female master bourbon taster  and  the founder of the Bourbon Women Association .  She was also one of  the originators of the iconic Kentucky Bourbon Trail .    Her new book “Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon" is available for order now:  https://amzn.to/2V4Cp...

A special characteristic to life in the South is great storytelling. This interactive art of words deserves it’s own topic so today we are diving in!   Today we poured some Red Eye Rye which we really liked! Coffee infused bourbon that’s almost like a dessert. Check them out here:  https://www.standardproofwhiskey.com   National Storytelling Network:  https://storynet.org   2011 Blog: Sights, Soun...

Today we are talking through a low country shrimp boil! This easy meal is perfect for warmer months when you can eat outside!   Get your limited edition t-shirt through April 6th here:  https://bit.ly/3dLzhm7   Low Country Boil:  https://noblepig.com/2014/03/country-shrimp-boil-giveaway/   Pork Shredder:  https://amzn.to/3bxO1Tm   ******************************************* If you’d like to  join...

We’re home this week, and we were last, and looks like we might be home for a while, and so are you! So, we are taking you on a room by room staycation to clean up and enjoy ALL of your space!   Get your Limited Edition Steel Magnolias Podcast shirt now through April 6th here:  https://bit.ly/2WJzdNg   Free Grocery Store set up by Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams Paisley -  https://www.thestor...

It's spring. This means one thing: redecorate!  Today we are talking about some of the trade days that are popular across the South.    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) M...

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.  ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks and exclusive content check out https://www.patreon.com/steelma...

Thanks y’all for checking on us after the tornado that hit Nashville last week. If you’d like to donate to a great disaster relief organization that we personally know, you can check out Hope Force -  https://www.hopeforce.org   Today we are chatting about the trendy host move: charcuteries! Lainie referenced "Platters & Boards" by Shelly Westerhausen - https://amzn.to/3cyU0Zs   We als...

We are continuing our discussion from last week with Glenda Sutton, a Louisiana native that now leads a successful ministry in Nashville, Family Affair Ministries.  Be encouraged y'all!  ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks and exclusive content check out https://www.patreon.com/steelmagnolias   Places to Conn...

We named our podcast after the concept of a 'steel magnolia' which is a southern term for someone that has walked through great adversity with grace. So, we would like to introduce a Steel Magnolia we love: Glenda Sutton.  Glenda Sutton and her husband run Family Affair Ministries here in Nashville, TN. We are excited to occasionally create more episodes like this to introduce even more ma...

Some days are harder than others. Just being honest, it's been one of those days. We hope you get some laughs with us especially if you are having a challenging day or week! ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks and exclusive content check out https://www.patreon.com/steelmagnolias   Places to Connect: Sign up...

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 ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks and exclusive content check out https://www.patreon.com/ste...

We thought it would be a good idea to talk about a topic that makes a host look super thoughtful and that is: having non alcoholic, festive options to drink at your gatherings! Cherry Basil Fizz (leave out the Vodka)  https://bit.ly/39dsPBh Non-alcoholic Moscow Mule  https://bit.ly/2GTHm8J Healthy Ingredients  https://draxe.com/nutrition/mocktails/ Lime Fizz  https://bit.ly/31lBsHe Southern Pineap...

We know y’all are trying to reset your mind, body and spirit in the new year so we will do our best to help you come up with some healthier versions of Southern Classic Foods! 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 Sal...

From  electricity and water  to travel and catfish, the Mississippi River has it all and is a huge part of Southern Culture. If you want to take the Lower Mississippi river cruise we mentioned in this week’s episode check out  https://www.americancruiselines.com   ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks and exclusive...