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A Converted Yankee’s Guide to Dixie Survival

A Converted Yankee’s Guide to Dixie Survival

Hey y’all! (Yes, I do say that seriously, all the time.) I’m Nicole, a born-and-bred Pennsylvanian who came down south for college and, besides spending an unfortunate year in the frozen tundra people call Boston, never left. I may always be a “Damn Yankee” to some...
Southern State of Mind

Southern State of Mind

Upon occasion, there comes a time when I leave the cozy nest I made for myself in Atlanta and venture out of the South. Born and raised in Atlanta, I’ve grown accustomed to the way we do life down here. What’s the old saying? American by birth, Southern by the...
Atlanta Bucket List

Atlanta Bucket List

The Atlanta metropolitan area is more than 132 square-miles. For local folks, this includes both ITP and OTP (or Inside/Outside The Perimeter a.k.a. Interstate 285). Thanks to our pal PT Umphress, we present to you the all-encompassing, ultimate Atlanta Bucket List....
Pretty Southern Biscuits with Bacon & Cheese

Pretty Southern Biscuits with Bacon & Cheese

I have to confess, this is my first time making biscuits from scratch! On a recent Sunday morning, we whipped up pancakes for breakfast using Bisquick, and we had a side of bacon. Afterwards we had a ton of bacon leftover so I found this recipe for bacon and cheese...

Good Manners Never Go Out of Style

When Southern babies are born, one thing is immediately instilled in them: good manners. “Please” and “thank you” are taught right after “ma-ma” and “da-da.” Leave off a “ma’am” or a “sir” after a “yes” or “no” just once, and it will be the last time you ever do....