Leftover Rice Food Poisoning Can leftover rice give you food poisoning? Unfortunately, yes. The problem is that uncooked rice can have spores of Bacillus cereus, which is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. These spores can survive even when the rice is cooked, and if you leave your rice out at room temperature, the spores can grow into bacteria and multiply. The bacteria might then produce toxins which can make you sick....
1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp lemon zest 5 oz French-style vanilla yogurt or 1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt 3 large large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 oz crème fraîche 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup dry white wine ((such as Sauvignon Blanc, or water) 1 tsp lemon zest 3/4 pound fresh apricots, peaches, or pluots, pitted and sliced 1/2 pound dark sweet cherries, stemmed and pitted...
The Best Rose Fertilizers Like all plants, roses need three primary nutrients: Nitrogen (the “N” on a fertilizer label), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), plus several secondary and trace elements. Trace elements (boron, chlorine, copper, and iron) promote plant cell and root growth. Most garden soils provide some of these nutrients, but they become depleted as the plants grow and use them. That’s where you come in; adding nutrients back to the soil helps roses perform their best....
Depending on the style of your home, the fireplace surround may range from a few discreet rows of bricks to a commanding structure. And beyond the fireplace, if you have a contemporary-style house or have added a room, tackled a loft conversion, or remodeled, you may have an expanse of interior brick to confront. Whether the brick broods darkly over your room or adds comfortable rustic character depends largely on its color, and how well it integrates into your room’s color scheme....
How to Choose an Interior Color Scheme When planning a room’s color scheme, resist the temptation to select the paint color first. Instead, because paint is inexpensive and can be matched to virtually any color, it’s best to start your color search with room elements that are less flexible, such as furniture, fabrics, tile, or wallpaper. Then base your paint colors on those elements. Here are some ideas on how to narrow down your color choices....
Tips for Choosing Trim Colors As a general rule, plan to paint all the trim throughout the main areas of the house the same color to create a unified effect from room to room. In more personal spaces, such as bedrooms and bathrooms, you might want to play around with more unique wall and trim color combinations. Within a room, paint all of the trim the same unless you wish to emphasize elements....
How to Treat Spruce Spider Mites Gardeners aren’t the only ones who like the dwarf Alberta spruce. Sadly, it’s also popular with spruce spider mites that attack in spring and fall, unlike regular spider mites, which are active in hot, dry weather. If your spruce has yellow speckles or brown needles at its base or near the trunk, spruce spider mites are most likely the culprits. To find out if spruce spider mites have moved in, shake a browning branch over a piece of white paper....
Meanwhile, soak the root ball of each plant in water. Squeeze the soil gently to release excess water. Tuck each root ball into a planting hole so that each plant’s stem is at the same depth is was before in its pot. If necessary, use a spoon to dig out a little space to fit all the roots into your sphere planter. Use your fingers to firm the soil around each plant to hold it in place....
1. Choose Multifunctional Furniture A storage ottoman that holds sneakers while doubling as an end table. A couch with an attached chaise lounge that raises to store extra paper towels and toilet paper. A full-length mirror that opens to reveal jewelry. These were just some of the furniture items that I incorporated into my tiny apartment to effectively add storage space. Turn to flexible furniture with built-in storage to hide bulk items....
How to Paint a Front Door Looking for an easy exterior update? Grab your favorite paint color and get started with your front door makeover! Supplies Needed Painters tapeSpongeFine-grit sandpaperTack clothHigh-density foam mini rollers and brushes1 quart adhesion primer1 quart satin or semigloss exterior paint Step-by-Step Directions Once you’ve gathered your supplies, it’s time to start painting your front door. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area. Step 1: Remove and Prep Door To paint your front door, we recommend removing the door and placing it on sawhorses outside or in a well-ventilated area....
The three main types of roses are shrubs, climbers, and ramblers. Shrubs are suitable for gardens and borders, climbers are best for camouflaging walls or adding color to outdoor structures, and ramblers are suited for groundcover and to give a more natural look to a garden. Roses are sometimes considered difficult plants to grow and care for since they require regular pruning and maintenance. While that may have been true for roses before, in recent years, roses have been bred and cultivated to be easier for gardeners to manage....
What You Need Making this compost bin is simple. You only need three materials: Lidded, outdoor trash can (between 30 and 40 gallons)Power drillPaddle drill bit Step 1: Prep the Bin If you’re repurposing an old trash can, first thoroughly rinse it out. You don’t want any lingering remnants of non-biodegradable materials in your bin. If you’re using a brand-new bin, you can skip the wash, but remove any tags or packaging....
Make-Ahead Easter Brunch Menu Build your Easter brunch menu with these easy recipes for the most relaxed holiday meal you’ve ever made. No one will guess you’ve prepared everything ahead of time. Appetizer: Peach-Prosciutto Cornmeal Muffins Main Dish: Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Main Dish: Cherry-Cola Ham Dessert: Coconut-Pecan Coffee Cake Dessert: Zucchini-Carrot Cake Drink: Carrot Mexican Mule Appetizer: Peach-Prosciutto Cornmeal Muffins Fresh or frozen peaches are the star of these salty-sweet Easter muffins....
For retro-style countertops, check out diner- or vintage-look laminates with fun and funky patterns like boomerangs, elongated diamonds, and mod geometrics. If laminate doesn’t suit your tastes, stainless steel countertops meld beautifully with retro styles. Certain types of stone work well, too, especially terrazzo, which comes in colors as varied as pink and turquoise. Kitchen backsplashes can be retro-cool, too. Re-create the classic look of simple white subway tiles with gray or dark grout....
The best pies to order online come from top bakeries around the country, but they’ll taste just as fresh and flavorful as if they were homemade (and possibly, dare we say, even better?). Food delivery services like Harry & David, Williams Sonoma, and Goldbelly allow you to shop your favorite pies online, then receive them at your doorstep a few days later. From there, you can choose to pop the pie directly in the oven for immediate feasting or save it in your freezer for a sweet treat later on....
“People need a Christmas tree topper that is both functional and decorative,” says Tara Spaulding, interior design coordinator for Patio Productions. “A good tree topper should be a focal point of the holiday decorating scheme, but it should also serve as a functional element of the tree. When choosing a tree topper, you need to consider the overall aesthetic of the room and what you plan on using the tree for....
While choosing the right bath mat might seem overwhelming, there are many benefits to owning one. “If you are stepping out of the shower or tend to splash water when you are at the sink, a bath mat will help absorb excess water and will not only keep you safe but also help keep your bathroom clean and more hygienic,” explains Samantha Gann, director of marketing at Rugs.com. We’ve created a list of the best bath mats based on their size, material, care, non-slip ability, and more....
While some of us may desire an aged antique, others may prefer more modern styles. “Try to nail down your own personal ‘pretty’ and select options that align with that,” says Lance Thomas, principal designer at Thomas Guy Interiors. He fondly refers to flatware as “the jewelry of the table.” There are many different styles and options available, so to make it easier for you to choose, we’ve researched the best flatware sets and considered important features like the number of pieces in the set, durability, design, price, and material....
“For a couple of hundred dollars you’re up and running,” Ingrisano says. “You can see what’s going on, you can talk to who’s at the door, you can answer your front door while you’re at work—it’s quite an intriguing product, and you get a lot for your money,’ says Bob Ingrisano, a home security expert at Alarms R Us. Different types of wireless doorbells come for vastly different prices, and while many require monthly subscription fees, many others don’t....
When to Fertilize Cool-Season Grasses Use this quick rule of thumb for the best time to add winter fertilizer to your lawn: Apply in September, unless you live in the southern third of the U.S. That’s because the northern two-thirds of the U.S. is home to lawns with cool-season grasses or “transition” lawns with both cool-season and warm-season grasses. Throwing a lot of fertilizer on your cool-season lawn in July is a waste of money because in high summer, those grass roots are just biding their time, waiting for the temperatures to go back down so they can spread out some more....
