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MAY issue release
For Immediate Release
April 28, 2008
Media Contact: Helen Todd
205-445-5076
Helen_Todd@timeinc.com
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MAY ISSUE OF SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE
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Southern Living Rolls Into the Heart of Spring -- Literally
Birmingham, AL – Southern Living rolls into the heart of spring – literally. Our travel editors give their favorite picks of places to visit or eat just off the interstate: I-35, I-95, and I-65. Each stop is 15 minutes or less from the road and promises to add good food, big fun, and family adventure to any trip. [For the full story “Best Exits” visit SouthernLiving.com/interstates; Travel editors are available for interviews – contact Helen_Todd@timeinc.com] Also in May our Food editors reveal the Southern secret ingredient – buttermilk. And, our Home editors take a real-life look at green design, showing readers how it truly is easier than ever to go green while still keeping style and comfort in your home.
A Southern Secret (page 160) – Buttermilk – it’s our Test Kitchen’s favorite go-to ingredient. It is also probably one of the most misunderstood items in the dairy case. We show you how this Southern staple enhances the taste of baked goods and gravies, serves as a base for salad dressings, and even excels as a marinade for chicken. Recipes include: Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet, Buttermilk-Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Herbed Beef Roast With Tomato Gravy, and Buttermilk Breakfast Cake. [Top 10 five-star buttermilk recipes: SouthernLiving.com/may2008]
Real-Life Green Design (page 101) – Going green is nothing new, but it is easier than ever. Check out these simple tips we learned from three leading green designers: Bamboo floors make a great eco-friendly option; choose plant and animal-based fabrics over synthetic materials; use low-VOC paints; and when buying furniture, opt for American hardwoods. The results will be good for you, your family, and the environment. [For more details check out our Green Guide: SouthernLiving.com/greenguide]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a Light Way (page 148) – Cinco de Mayo is the perfect time to throw a party, and Southern Living provides a delicious and healthy Mexican-inspired menu – complete with margaritas. Recipes include: Fiesta Dip (made with nonfat plain yogurt); Scarlet Margaritas (made with Pomegranate juice and orange liqueur); Avocado Fruit Salad; Pico de Gallo; and Tomatillo Salsa.
Grill It Your Way (page 126) – As the weather warms up, invite friends over for a bring-your-own-meat party. Guests can cook their meat the way they like it, then enjoy it with our versatile grilled side dishes. Recipes include: Grill Stuffed Peppers; Summer Vegetable Kabobs (marinated in a wine-and-honey vinaigrette); Panzanella Salad; and Ice Cream Cups With Balsamic Strawberries.
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