Kaitlyn Yarborough

The more grandmother makes it, the closer she gets to her self-imposed pinnacle of Southern baking, which is her mother's Southern caramel cake.

The beautiful, blue, clear waters of Texas rivers are indeed unique. Here’s how what makes Texas river water clear and blue, and where to find the prettiest rivers to enjoy.

While brooches might have been accused of being outdated or stuffy, it couldn't be less true. Brooches are back, and Southern women have been waiting on this time to shine.

Getty Images/Grexsys When I first moved to Texas, of course I was struck by the natural beauty of the state , in all of its varied regions

Melt-in-your-mouth good. When choosing between making homemade buttermilk biscuits or her go-to recipe for sour cream biscuits that only called for three ingredients, she chose the easy route every time. And we loved every bite.

A little bit of sugar never did anyone harm—and these Southern dessert favorites always seem to hit the spot.

My grandmother used to do flowers for weddings, and she gave me a useful tip for how to put flowers together in an arrangement to look professionally done. Hint: it's all about cutting the stems different lengths to create a more multi-dimensional look.

And everyone asks for the recipes. Southern cooks are not shy with the spice cabinet.

Whether for a church homecoming, potluck, or post-service spread, these church lady cookbook recipes are our Sunday Best.

My grandmother's secret ingredient for pimiento cheese might come as a surprise, and it's ridiculously simple: garlic salt. Preferably, Lawry's Garlic Salt.