A race game, huluwen is played on a board arranged in a square or circular spiral, along which lies various images. Starting at the outermost point — typically displayed as a gourd — players take ...

Bitter melon, also known as Momordica charantia or bitter gourd, is a plant that gets its name from its taste. It becomes more and more bitter as it ripens. It grows in a number of areas ...

Home chefs across America are gearing up for the biggest feast of the year. While individual tastes dictate what side dishes are at the table, at the center of most Thanksgiving meals is an entrée ...

Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content.

Halloween might be over, but for some of us there’s still another pumpkin-centric holiday right around the corner to give us an excuse to build projects out of various gourds. During a challenge ...