The BGS Life Weekly Roundup: #VanLife, Tomatoes, Suburban Sprawl and More

We're not just into music here at the BGS. We want to paint an entire picture for you, knitting together the lifestyles, talents, and culture of this Americana quilt we love so dearly. That's why we've taken the time to scour the web and collect the best food, style, travel, and lifestyle pieces that are affecting hearts and minds in a positive way. Here are some of our favorite stories of the week below. Do you have any recommendations? Let us know in the comments!

Culture

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T Magazine has Ta-Nehisi Coates' essential reading list. 

Food

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• Get five great tomato recipes from Garden & Gun

NPR explores how the U.S. Army shaped our diet.

Nature

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• A tree that produces 40 fruits? Learn about it at National Geographic

Travel

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Oxford American has a photo series on escaping the sprawl in the South.

The Atlantic takes a look at newly popular Instagram hashtag #VanLife.

The Bgs Life Weekly Roundup: Hot Chicken, Graceland Too, Joshua Trees and More

We're not just into music here at the BGS. We want to paint an entire picture for you, knitting together the lifestyles, talents, and culture of this Americana quilt we love so dearly. That's why we've taken the time to scour the web and collect the best food, style, travel, and lifestyle pieces that are affecting hearts and minds in a positive way. Here are some of our favorite stories of the week below. Do you have any recommendations? Let us know in the comments!

Culture

Photo courtesy of Oxford American

• You've heard of Graceland, but how about Graceland Too? Read about the legendary spot at Oxford American

Food

Photo courtesy of National Geographic

• Nashville's hot chicken is more than just great food. Learn about the history of the dish at The Bitter Southerner

National Geographic explains why barbecue tastes so darn good. 

Nature

Photo courtesy of Outside Online

• Joshua trees are being threatened by California's drought. 

Travel

Photo courtesy of T Magazine

• Check out eerie end-of-summer photos from vacation spots in New Jersey.