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Arts & Culture
The Heart of Texas
An epicenter of both independence and generosity, the state—and especially its people—has a way of surprising you
The Wild South
In Praise of the Spoonie
Why the humble northern shoveler doesn’t deserve its bad rap
Style
A Look Inside André Leon Talley’s Personal Couture Collection
The art and style treasures of the late fashion icon will go up for auction in February
Home & Garden
Chicken Lovers Martha Stewart and Christopher Spitzmiller Designed Epic Coops in Nashville
We’re crowing about these must-see coops at February’s Antiques & Garden Show
Music
Head On Over to “Reba’s Place”
Country superstar Reba McEntire is set to open an intimate music venue in her Oklahoma hometown
Food & Drink
The Hot (Or Cold) Question: What’s the Best Way to Eat an Oyster?
Fire or ice? Readers weigh in
Arts & Culture
What Do Sean Brock, the St. Louis Cardinals, and Mustache Champions All Have in Common? South Georgia Pine Tar
How a small family business has resurrected the golden age of turpentine
Home & Garden
A Winter-White Floral Arrangement with Palm Power
Atlanta floral designer Shean Strong shows how to makes the most of the cooler season
Drinks
Tiki’s Southern Drawl
A classic Caribbean liqueur blends with bourbon to bewitch the senses
Food & Drink
A Virginia Community Beseeches Coke: Save Our Ginger Ale!
Northern Neck, a homegrown soda with history and a fervent fan base, aims for a comeback
Sporting Scene
The English Cocker Renaissance
Why this little breed is joining the bird-dog regulars in the field
Travel
Meridian: How to Explore Mississippi’s Unofficial Seat of Culture
Travelers have disembarked here for a century and a half. Here’s why its downtown destinations are essential stops today
Recipe
Grilled Country Ham and Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Southern favorites unite for melty goodness
Music
Miranda Lambert’s Texas Truth
Whether back home in East Texas or headlining in Vegas, Miranda Lambert shoots straight
Editor's Letter
From the Editor: A Texas Whirlwind
A warm visit to the Lone Star State—plus our special Texas issue
In Memoriam
A Leslie Jordan Tribute at the Grand Ole Opry
A star-studded lineup is set to honor the larger-than-life Tennessee comedian, musician, and actor
Gardens
Inside a Rare Cache of Heirloom Seeds
One stuffed freezer in South Carolina may soon make all our vegetable patches more delicious
Travel
America’s Oldest Spa Returns to Its Former Glory
Take a dip in the historic Virginia hot springs favored by U.S. presidents
What's in season
Beyond the Half Shell: Oyster-Cranberry Stuffing
This cozy cold-weather recipe isn’t just for the holidays
Sports
Will Shaq Eat a Horned Frog?
A better question is, should Shaq eat a horned frog?