Amanda Heckert

Southern-accented series, films, and documentaries to tune into this February

Cozy up with these Southern-inflected films, series, and podcasts

Why the much-maligned dessert deserves a place on your holiday sweets spread—yes, really. No, really, I’m serious!

Six Southern-inflected podcasts, documentaries, and dramas to watch

A Steel Magnolias–themed cocktail for all the Shelbys out there—and Clairees, Truvys, Ouisers, Annelles, and M’Lynns

The author of the new cookbook Gâteau makes the delicious case

Along Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley,” longtime resident Gail LeBoeuf and her friends prove getting involved can make a difference

The Charleston designer’s new women’s wear line embraces effortless cool

From “Felony Melanie” to June Carter Cash, the Oscar winner’s performances endure with humor, heart, and a heap of natural Nashville-nurtured talent

An ode to the Southern Thanksgiving staple and the family recipes that endure

Based on a book by the culinary historian Jessica B. Harris, the new Netflix series celebrates the influence of African American culture and ingenuity on the country’s cuisine

The longtime CNN news anchor and Atlanta native bids goodbye to her news job and hello to her new book, Huddle

Baltimore’s sweet summer tradition goes back more than a century

The culinary historian Jessica B. Harris shares her stunning vintage postcard collection in a new book

The art of being Elvis

ESPN senior researcher Chris “The Bear” Fallica shares a few historical trends to keep in mind before this year’s Run for the Roses

Everything you need to know to master the Run for the Roses

New Orleans insiders reveal what’s really on their tables—and bars—during Carnival

Austin, Texas, photographer and entrepreneur Jay B. Sauceda shares glimpses of his home state

A Bloody Bull is an even richer spin on a Bloody Mary. Make it batch-style, like one G&G writer’s family, and prepare to bowl over your party guests