Alexandra Emanuelli

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Alexandra Emanuelli

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. You don’t need a full reno to upgrade your space. By Alexandra EmanuelliPublished on June 18, 2025 10:00AM EDT Credit: Southern Living My not-so-guilty pleasure? Binging home makeover shows. Give me a marathon of Fixer Upper or Dream Home Makeover and suddenly I’m ready to throw on a tool belt and knock down a wall. The reality? I’m not exactly the handiest person—unless you count hanging peel-and-stick wallpaper.

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Alexandra Emanuelli

I live outside in the summer, dawn ‘til dusk. My days start with a cup of coffee on the patio, then I bring my laptop out to work under the sun, and by evening, I’m curled up with a good book (okay, more likely my phone). Having a screened-in patio helps, but the real MVP is a comfy, compact furniture that fits in the little nook of sunlight I’ve found. So when I saw this Devoko Three-Piece Rattan Patio Furniture Set for 25 percent off, I had to check it out.

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Alexandra Emanuelli

With grocery prices climbing (again), I’ve been leaning hard on my pantry — especially canned staples like legumes, canned salmon, pumpkin and tomato — to do the heavy lifting in my kitchen. They’re budget-friendly, endlessly versatile, and don’t deserve the not-as-good-as-fresh reputation they often get. “The idea that canned foods are less nutritious is a common myth,” explained Marissa Karp, a registered dietitian and the founder of MPM Nutrition.

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Alexandra Emanuelli

A road trip isn’t complete without a pit stop at the South’s most cherished convenience store: Buc-ee’s. While the Beaver Nuggets and jerky wall get most of the love (and yes, the bathrooms are as spotless as legend says), chefs say the real reason to pull over is the hot bar. From smoky brisket sandwiches to spicy jalapeño kolaches, the options are as wide-ranging as the aisles. We asked four Southern chefs and pitmasters to share their go-to orders—here’s what they had to say.

1 week ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Alexandra Emanuelli

LauriPatterson via Getty ImagesDeli meat might be a lunchbox classic, but let’s be honest — not all cold cuts deserve a spot between your bread. Some are lean, protein-packed powerhouses that make throwing together a meal a breeze. Others are salt and saturated fat bombs that sneakily contain added sugars. So, how can you tell what’s what? HuffPost spoke with three dietitians to break down the most popular picks — and help you build a better sandwich. First, isn’t deli meat carcinogenic?