Steel Magnolias Podcast

We're officially now in 2020 which means the launch of season 2. We've had some great listener questions over the last year and we picked a few to answer today as they require more of a discussion from us Southern sisters.  Check out The Color Purple in theaters 2/23 only. Find a theater near you at FathomEvents.com ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Pat...

Time to take a look at the new year ahead and put some intentionality on what we are hoping to see in 2020!  Laura Beth is hoping to pull in some Southern traditions and more hospitality. Lainie is doing a full inventory of 5 great areas.   ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks and exclusive content check out https...

'Tis the season for traditions! Since that is a core value of this podcast we thought we'd share a few of our family's Christmas traditions; some are over a decade old and some we just started in the last year. Isn't that the beauty of traditions? You can always start one and see if it sticks for next time! Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipe: https://armagazine.com/2Eq72Zs French...

Why is the appeal so strong to be on a quaint Main St. at Christmastime? Whatever the reason may be we have some great towns across the south to highlight to you for this season!   Oprah’s List of Magical Christmas Towns:  https://bit.ly/2E2bXQe Jack Daniels Auction to buy a barrel for a good cause!  https://bit.ly/2YyNQ4U   ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Pa...

We did a little recap on the last year of the podcast. So many great topics have been covered! If you want to hear some of our favorites here’s the links: Heirloom Seeds -  https://apple.co/2r5ZWGB College Football Traditions -  https://apple.co/2r6VB62 Modern Day Hospitality -  https://apple.co/2q9EsIi Keeneland -  https://apple.co/2DBF7oX   Ok, FAITH is an important and prevalent part of souther...

It’s the time of year that you can shine as a host! And if you can be thoughtful, you can host!   If you want all things Thanksgiving including recipes check out episode #1 -  https://apple.co/2rt5eLX “The Pleasure of Your Company” by Ann Platz  https://amzn.to/2pTvQpe Ham Delights  https://armagazine.com/2XK2PZy Scarlett O’Hara Punch  https://bit.ly/34qgaJe Texas Santa Punch  https://bit.ly/2XLWV...

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!    This was a little different episode in that we basically just sat down and caught up on some southern culture an...

Episode 50 is here!! Whoa there! S-L-O-W down...there's some things we want to chat about to prepare ourselves for all that's coming between now and the end of the year. THE HOLIDAYS are upon us!  ******************************************* 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  ...

Y'all, there's much to celebrate and we're here to provide you with some ideas on how to show thoughtfulness and bring joy to your host, family and friends this season!  Full list of gifts referenced in today's show:  David Arms  https://davidarms.com Lodge Cast Iron  https://www.lodgemfg.com Smithey Iron  https://bit.ly/2WBgnGi Yeti Wine Tumbler  https://bit.ly/36AeRZJ Etta B Pott...

We’re talking about nuts of the south today.. no, not our family, the nuts that grow on trees!  Referenced in this episode:  Fall Foods Episode-  https://apple.co/2JtdO3H Heirloom Seeds Episode -  https://apple.co/31UDZqr   ******************************************* If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks and exclusive content check out https://www.patreon.co...

Hospitality has taken a new path through people opening up their homes via Airbnb. We’re diving into this topic as well as a look at the celebrity-linked Airbnb’s found around the South. Check out “How I Built This” on Airbnb:  https://apple.co/2MWs8Tc AIRBNB's Mentioned: Pioneer Woman’s Boarding House -  https://www.pwboardinghouse.com Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Places to Stay -  https://magno...

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.  Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor before experimenting with any remedies we mention on today’s show.    ************** If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to s...

Today we’re catching up on our trip to the hills of Tennessee and then dive into the foods that are now in season for fall in the south.  Apples, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Squashes, and so much more!    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!) ...

Much of the South is prime for hunting, with seasons that stretch from early fall September/October to January. Dogs are an integral part of this tradition—so we wanted to highlight some of the popular breeds that southerners own. We mentioned two British Lab Retriever breeders: Wildrose Kennels - Oxford, MS Blue Cypress Kennels - Vero Beach, FL   ************** If you’d like to  join our Patreon...

Pies, pies and more pies. Gosh the South has some signature pies that are delicious year round and pretty easy to make!  Chess, Pecan, Buttermilk, Key Lime and that’s just the first set! We’ll also get into the home decor that’s had a resurgence around pie-making. For shipping pies check out Buttermilk Sky Pie  or The Red Truck Bakery We’re posting recipes on our Pinterest page:  https://www.pinte...

In honor of the new Downton Abbey film starting this week, we are talking about the fascination that us southerners have with the British monarchy.  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   ************** If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks and exc...

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

It’s Football Time! We are thrilled to present for our 40th episode some college football traditions at schools all over the South. Have we mentioned how much we love traditions? Best College Traditions -  https://bit.ly/2Pp6ZW4 Biggest College Rivalries -  https://bit.ly/2MKJg0v Mobituaries - Death of a Tree: Roots of a Rivalry -  https://bit.ly/2ZtLPu3 ************** If you’d like to  join our P...

In the south when we say barbecue we are talking about fire-roasted meat, primarily hog or beef. We are breaking down the importance of wood and cuts of meat and much, much more!  Warning: You will be hungry after listening to this episode  Check out "Mind of a Chef" (Sean Brock & Rodney Scott Episode)  Follow us on Instagram and Pinterest @SteelMagnoliasPodcast for recipes!   ********...

Saturdays in the South are consumed with college football! Since we love a good tailgate we are sharing some of our favorite things about it!  Big Sandwich Recipe:  https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/big-sandwich/ Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders:  https://thebeachhousekitchen.com/2018/04/19/kentucky-hot-brown-sliders/ Check out our socials for Lainie’s poem today!     ************** If you’d like to ...

Snakes, spiders, gators, roaches and seemingly all other pests are bigger and more scary in the South than they are in the North. We cringed talking about some of these critters but hey, we are here to give you a heads up on all things Southern, including the nuisances! ************** If you’d like to  join our Patreon Community  to support us monthly for perks and exclusive content check out http...

It’s a food episode all around today. We catch up on some recent recipes we’ve made plus dive into canning and Chow Chow.   Recipes: 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-col...

Welcome to our episode on Southern Interiors! Us southerners take hospitality seriously and therefore a welcoming home is of the utmost importance.    We are hosting a giveaway with our friend Eric Ross, @ericrossinteriors - check out his work on Instagram! His book ‘Enduring Southern Homes’ is available now and we’re giving away a copy on our socials.  https://ericrossinteriors.com   Eric tipped...

We catch up from being ‘across the pond’ including a movie Laura Beth just watched called “Green Book” that is inspired by a true story and touches on much southern culture.    Today we are talking about antiquing!  Coming up is the world’s longest yard sale August 1-4, 2019. Check out:  http://www.127yardsale.com Cast Iron Cooking episode (if you’re looking for cast irons):  https://bit.ly/2YkJSz...

The quintessential southern lunch eaten out takes place at a “Meat and 3” so we’re talking about the history of this meal.  And what’s a meal without dessert? So we’re also diving into the world of cobblers! We love southern food!   Sources: Southern Foodways Alliance: https://www.southernfoodways.org 20 Southern Meat-and-Threes to Try Before You Die: https://bit.ly/2FUbSPJ   Recipes: Pecan-Peach...