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On This Day – June 24 Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let’s look back at some of the most significant moments in American history that happened on this day, starting with… 1853: The Gadsden Purchase Became Official President Franklin Pierce signed the Gadsden Purchase, acquiring land...

Emojis Decoded 06.20.2025 Hello, Emoji Decoders! Did you get the correct answer to last Friday's brain teaser? In case you missed it, the emoji set was: Can you figure out the movie title from these emojis? Image source: The GrayVine The correct answer is: Forrest Gump! Congratulations to...

Eggplant can be tricky until you find the right way to cook it. Glad it found its place on your plate!

Sweet potatoes are one of those foods that can really surprise you. Glad you gave them another try. They’re a favorite in my house, too, especially with butter and brown sugar or sometimes air-fried as fries. Yum!

Fish sticks and canned salmon don’t exactly win you over as a child. I totally get why that stuck with you. Hopefully, you’ve found a few fish dishes you do enjoy!

Cucumbers and onions are such a refreshing combo. It’s funny how things we used to avoid suddenly hit the spot!

Sausage can be a little much as a kid, but now it feels like a breakfast treat. Glad it made its way into your kitchen again!

Asparagus is a good one. I didn’t care for it at first either, but once you learn how to cook it right, it’s hard not to enjoy :love: :LOL:

It really does bring something special to a meal!

Turnip greens have a strong flavor, but they really do grow on you!

Thank you for sharing that. Sounds like you and your brothers had quite the strategy going. Liver and onions at breakfast... now that’s dedication. I’m glad things got better later on.

Beets are one of those foods that people either love or avoid. Glad you came around to them. They’re surprisingly sweet when roasted just right.

Butternut squash with butter and a little seasoning sounds so comforting. Texture can really throw us off as kids. Glad it found its way back to your plate.

That’s a great story. Funny how something we once dreaded can suddenly become a favorite. I had to smile at your wife’s reaction. Liver really does stir up strong opinions!

Try Tongue Out So, I was in the shoe shop this morning trying on a pair of shoes. I said to the assistant, "They're too tight." She said, "Try them with the tongue out." I said, "Ith no good—ith thtill tho thight!"

This Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice recipe brings all the warmth and soul of Southern cooking straight to your kitchen. Ingredients: 1 pound dry red beans ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic 6 cups...

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—Southern Fried Catfish is the kind of no-fuss comfort food that speaks for itself. Soaked in buttermilk and dredged in seasoned cornmeal, it’s a golden classic that never gets old. 🐟🍋 Ingredients: ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup water Salt and ground black...

Fill in the Blank 06.21.2025 Hey, GrayViners! 👋 Time to flex those brain muscles with our "Fill in the Blank" game! 🧠✨ For today's challenge, complete the following quote: “If you tell the truth, you don't have to ______ anything.” — Mark Twain Your options: A. regret B. explain C...

On This Day – June 21 Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let’s look back at some of the most significant moments in American history that happened on this day, starting with… 1607: First Episcopal Parish Founded in Jamestown The very first Protestant Episcopal parish in America was...

Where The Water Waits Some places don’t need bright colors or big views to make an impression. This still stream, nestled in the mossy woods of Alabama’s Bankhead Forest, says it all with hush and softness. The water moves slow. The fog hangs low. And the world, for a little while, feels...