Josh Miller

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Josh Miller

As a person who has been writing about food for the past 25 years, I'm embarrassed to admit one thing: I don't really like fruit. Aside from peaches (which I adore), strawberries, and the occasional banana, I eat fruit out of an obligation to try and eat healthy, not in the pursuit of pleasure. I'm ashamed to admit that I don't even really like fruit desserts.

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Josh Miller

You folks love casseroles-who doesn't? Fast, family-friendly, low-fuss-what's not to love about that? But one casserole in particular wiped the floor with the competitors in April, even beating our wildly popular March favorite, this Four-Ingredient Boursin Pasta. Our Most-Saved Recipe In April With a name that caught eyes and a pantry-friendly ingredient list that sealed the deal, this easy dish was a natural choice for our readers and friends who crave time-saving dinner recipes like this one.

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Josh Miller

There are a lot of viral videos on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook featuring folks talking about “weird” Southern foods. These “influencers” sample unique foods “for the first time” and share their feelings about them—good, bad, and nauseating. But many of these “weird” Southern foods were a result of making do in hard times. With all respect to those hard times and those folks who just love them, there’s no denying that some of these foods are off the “normal” spectrum.

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Josh Miller

It's decadent, dreamy, and worth every bite. By Josh Miller Published on April 26, 2025 Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox There are many stunning layer cakes in the Southern dessert canon, from Carrot Cake to Coconut Cake. But as much as we love these towering sweet treats, there's one dessert that towers above all the rest. Why Strawberry Cake Is Our Ultimate Spring Dessert Hear me out.

2 weeks ago | southernliving.com | Josh Miller

I was strolling through the aisles of my favorite antiques mall recently and had a revelation—shopping for antiques is a meditative experience. It’s more than just shopping—it requires focus, intention, vision, problem solving, and imagination. I prefer to shop alone so that I can move at my own pace, spending just as much time as I want, without having to hurry along for anyone else’s sake.