Mike Ragsdale and his family moved from Birmingham, Alabama, to Florida's 30a area in 2006. Within a few years, he created the 30A lifestyle brand, the 30A Company, and 30a.com, one of the nation's most popular lifestyle brands. I sat down with Mike at his bayside home to record this Southern Americana podcast episode in [...]
College football and tailgating in the Southeastern Conference are back for the 2021 season. At least, we hope so. And everyone I know is thrilled about the return of SEC college football tailgating. Even more exciting is the upcoming Tailgating SEC Style podcast and listen to the introductory trailer. RELATED: Tailgate SEC Style, Season 1 [...]
Although you might think you should only drink white wine in the warmer months, don't neglect these 12 Summer Red Wines under $25. My sommelier friend at Belle Meade Winery in Nashville, Tennessee, Deb Van Pelt, did the heavy-lifting for this article and provided the recommendations below. A note on wine glasses and heat: Most [...]
Manners and rules of etiquette should be simple and uncomplicated. They certainly make life more pleasant for everyone, and they're not as complicated as you might think. Here are 25 etiquette rules every southern man should know and use. Etiquette is a term used to describe appropriate and polite behavior. Sadly, a huge number of people don't [...]
The bourbon craze that has been sweeping across America for the past two decades is real. Enthusiasts search far and wide for premium bourbons such as Pappy Van Winkle, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, Elijah Craig 21-year, George T. Stagg, Russell's Reserve, Blanton's, and a host of others. Although premium brands are pre-allocated to various states, [...]
