Born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi, Landon Bryant has captured the hearts of Southerners leading hot debates on Instagram like Hellman’s versus Duke’s (Duke’s, obviously). Known by his followers as @landontalks, the author, internet personality, and standup comic was working as a teacher when he began making videos on “Southernisms” and posting them on social media. When views, likes, and comments started pouring in, he knew he was onto something. This inspired his first book, Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern (Running Press, 2025). “If you’re not Southern, you’re going to learn a lot in the book,” he says. “If you are Southern, it’s just going to be hilarious the things that we have to explain.” He also has a second book, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, Y’all (Running Press, 2025). Bryant’s fans have even more to look forward to, with exciting projects in the works from a new cookbook to television. “There’s more to come in so many ways!”
Landon Bryant Shares His 5 Fridge Essentials
1. DUKE’S MAYO
Simply put, “there’s always Duke’s mayonnaise.”
2. MILO’S SWEET TEA
“It’s just the brand I’ve always known would be real sweet tea if you had to buy it and couldn’t get it from your grandma,” says Bryant. “It’s the closest thing to hers.”
3. LEFTOVER POT ROAST
Bryant likes to make a Mississippi pot roast on a Sunday and then enjoy the leftovers.
4. ROAST CHICKEN
“For sandwiches and whatever throughout the week,” he says.
5. FRESH PRODUCE
Bryant keeps his on the door. “This is an ADHD household, and if produce goes in the produce drawer it will never be seen again.”
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Tate Jacaruso
Tate Jacaruso loves celebrating Southern food, travel, and culture as associate editor at the Local Palate. She is based in Charleston and is currently making her way through every bowl of pasta and oyster on the half shell in town. Her work has appeared in Charleston Living Magazine and CHStoday.
