
Asheville’s Appalachian Food Culture: The Food, Eateries and Chefs to Know
Asheville is a part of southern Appalachia, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, far from the coasts but near rich farmland. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina with a population over 90,000.
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3 Tips for Preparing Your Skin for a Southern Summer
Summer is here and that means it is time to prepare your skin. Whether you are heading to the beach or to a dinner party, skin care is important, Today we have tips from the

Summer Jewelry Essentials from The Tiny Tassel
Summer is here and what better way to enjoy it than with a little retail therapy. If you looking for summer jewelry essentials to add to your closet, we have some must-haves pieces with help

10 Tips for Decorating Your Summer Dinner Party Table
Are you planning a summer dinner party? We are here to help you today with tips from the styling and event planning duo at Sassy La Mode. This Florida based duo specializes in planning events

Explore the Roots of Memorial Day with Decoration Day – Black-Owned Lowcountry Food Guide
On the last Monday of May, many of us will be surrounded by close friends and family and showing respect by honoring the military personnel that is or were in our lives. We may create

Black Women in the BBQ Supply Chain: The Sauce and Seasoning Makers
Black Women in the BBQ Supply Chain: The Sauce and Seasoning Makers We have explored the role Black women play in the BBQ supply chain by featuring the farmers, ranchers and vendors, the butchers, and
The Juneteenth Menu hosted by Black Southern Belle’s Michiel Perry Receives Daytime Emmy® Nomination
Walterboro, SC – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominees for the 49th annual Daytime Emmy® Awards last Thursday. Food Network’s The Juneteenth Menu received a nomination for Outstanding Short Form

Tomato Planting Guide: Chakayla Gives 8 Tips for Planting Tomatoes
The smell of garden tomatoes is absolutely euphoric if you are a fan of fresh, juicy tomatoes. Over the past two years of my gardening journey, I have perfected my approach to growing organic tomatoes.
The holidays are fast approaching… It’s the perfect time of the year to celebrate and share our heritage while coming together with friends and family. While gathering together may look a little different this year, there are still so many memories to look back on and moments to look forward to. We will celebrate the holiday traditions from Thanksgiving to the New Year in our new Holiday Heritage Series
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Holiday Heritage: Kids Room Christmas Decor Tour
With Christmas just a few days away we can expect decor items to be slightly different than our everyday decor. We can expect seasonal decorations from the living room to the kids bedroom in order

Howard Alum Presents Holiday Drive in Gullah Movie Experience in Beaufort, SC
Looking for something safe and culturally inspired to do this holiday season? Add a Gullah Christmas Movie Drive-In to your must-attend list. Complete with Gullah food vendors and social distancing, this Anita Pather, also known

How to Prepare for a Holiday Shoot with a Toddler
The holiday season is here and as the mother of a toddler with a baby on the way, I am still planning my holiday photos and wanted to get insight on how to prepare my

Classic Holiday Style and Family Fun in Charleston, SC
Holidays are here and nothing feels better than spending time with family. One of my annual ways to spend family time is by exploring historic hotels and holiday houses to get inspiration for holiday decor.

20 Tips for Black Southern Belle Holiday Decor
With Christmas right around the corner, you still have time to put some finishing touches on your holiday decor. Get some Black Southern Belle Holiday inspiration below. Share your holiday decor by using the hashtag

Holiday Gifts for the Tastemaker in Your Life
Do you have a picky Black Southern Belle to shop for? Get some inspiration for gifts for her today from steve mckenzie’s. This Atlanta based store has a great mix of modern and traditional decor.


Friendsgiving Inspiration from Howard University Alum and Beck&Call Founder
What better way to celebrate the end of Beck&Call Hospitality’s crowdfunding campaign than with a friendsgiving dinner! The team came together at Kaylon’s childhood home to design a minimal and rustic tablescape with a warm

Black Thanksgiving Heritage: Thanksgiving Traditions in the Gulf Coast
Thanksgiving Day is right around the corner and families all across America are excited, and they are planning their holiday meal and family activities. Some will travel by plane, train, or automobile to visit their

Black Thanksgiving Traditions: How to Host Thanksgiving with Black Heritage in Mind
One of the most delicious and yet relaxing times of the year is Thanksgiving. Eating homemade meals, watching football, and playing games is just the perfect memory that is needed right before the start of

3 Black-Owned Food Brands For Your Thanksgiving Table
Enjoying the holidays does not imply that there is not a way to do so without being supportive or a fan of Black-Owned Brands. Honestly, Thanksgiving without Black-Owned Food Brands is like having a quick

A Tale of Two Thanksgiving: Black Thanksgiving Traditions
While the South is known for many hearty holiday traditions, the traditions vary from different regions of the South. Some Black Southern Belles have different traditions from the Black Southern Beaus in their lives and

Thanksgiving Memories from The Gourmet Sweet Potato Cookbook Author
Holiday memories as a child always become a flashback moment when families are preparing to gather. Whether it was the funny moments that always seem to happen when the entire family came together or if
The holidays are fast approaching… It’s the perfect time of the year to celebrate and share our heritage while coming together with friends and family. While gathering together may look a little different this year, there are still so many memories to look back on and moments to look forward to. We will celebrate the holiday traditions from Thanksgiving to the New Year in our new Holiday Heritage Series.