Cheese Straws are as Southern as it gets. They're made with sharp cheddar cheese and basic pantry staples and baked in the oven until golden brown. This foolproof recipe is just like Grandma used ...

There were also readers who rightly noted that different parts of the South have their own treasured shower go-tos, like one ...

Cheese straws are easy to eat without making a mess ... folks also mentioned the coffee punch, another Southern classic, which can be spiked with a little Kahlúa if you so choose.