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Bourbon Peach Fluff with Candied Peaches: The Dessert That’s Sweet as a Summer Evening
Creamy, fruity, and impossibly light, this Southern twist on a vintage favorite will be your new go-to dessert Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
3 days ago1 min read
Why Every Southern Home Has a Room No One’s Allowed in
Unlocking the curious case of plastic-covered couches, unused china, and Southern hospitality’s strangest tradition Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D...
Natalie Frank
Jul 271 min read
SATIRE: National Avocado Shortage Leads to Emergency Toast Rationing
Millennials across the country brace as beloved brunch staple vanishes, prompting creative DIY solutions, and a black-market for avocados...
Natalie Frank
Jul 214 min read
Southern Zen: What Boiled Peanuts Reveal About Cultivating Patience in a Hectic World
A meditative journey into slow living, tender flavor, and life lessons tucked inside this humble Southern snack Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D. ...
Natalie Frank
Jul 191 min read
Where to Celebrate National Karaoke Day in Chicago
Try out one of these options to enjoy singing just to sing Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July 19, 2025 Teo Romera /flickr [CC BY 2.0] CHICAGO,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 193 min read
The Unspoken Rules of Southern Gas Station Culture: Where Gossip Flows Like Sweet Tea and Boiled Peanuts Are Sacred
Inside the small-town South’s favorite gathering place, where pit stops turn into porch sittin’, strangers aren’t really strangers, and...
Natalie Frank
Jul 111 min read
Why Every Southern Town Has a Haunted Bridge, a Broken Bell, and a Lost Bride
How Southern ghost stories shape memory, identity, and the hidden grief behind every whispered tale Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July 9, 2025...
Natalie Frank
Jul 91 min read
Chicago's Jarvis Beach Sees Massive Fireworks Display on July 4th
Despite the City of Chicago not hosting official July 4th fireworks for a number of years, beachfront displays were seen up and down Lake...
Natalie Frank
Jul 53 min read
Chicago Fire's Bold $650M Stadium Plan Aims to Transform 'The 78' into a Thriving Urban Hub
Privately funded soccer stadium set to anchor Chicago’s newest neighborhood, blending sports, community, and revitalization Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Jun 41 min read
A Half-Inch from Hysteria: Surviving Southern Snow Like a Local Hero
One flake to rule them all — A hilarious deep dive into what happens when snow falls below the Mason-Dixon Line Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
Jun 21 min read
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