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Vinegar Substitute Guide When substituting different kinds of vinegar for one another, you can generally use a 1:1 ratio for the amount of vinegar in the recipe. Use this guide on types of vinegar to choose one most similar to the vinegar called for in your recipe. Balsamic vinegar is made from white Trebbiano grape juice and barrel-aged for many years (as few as three years and some at least 25 years!...

We talked with design and color experts across the kitchen industry to find the trends with staying power and perennial classics that are everywhere in 2020. Here are the kitchen design trends forecast to dominate. 1. Mix-and-Match Lighting Why not incorporate both if you can’t choose between a beautiful chandelier or those to-die-for pendants? With an increasing focus on lighting as a decorative element, mixing different styles and types has never been more popular in kitchens....

Cooking with Spices from Her Childhood For Ayesha, food means a memorable meal home-cooked and full of flavor. The author of The New York Times best-selling cookbook The Seasoned Life and host and executive producer of ABC’s Family Food Fight has become known for her ability to reinvent menu staples with high-impact seasonings and unique ingredient combinations. “I want our food to refuel us and be nutritious. But it has to be easy, and it better not be bland....

Barrymore has partnered with Grove Collaborative, a sustainability-oriented company that offers household cleaning products and other essentials, as the brand’s first-ever Global Brand and Sustainability Advocate. Grove has committed to being 100% plastic-free by 2025 with its Beyond Plastic initiative—among other planet-friendly efforts—an endeavor Barrymore is fully on board with. She’s swapped plant-based floss picks in for plastic floss and soap and shampoo bars in for liquids that come in plastic bottles....

How to Can Salsa All tomato-based salsas will be acidic, but recipes need to be formulated to ensure the acidity is at the right level for safe canning. Before you get started, make sure you’re using a salsa recipe created for canning. If you try to preserve a salsa recipe that isn’t intended for canning, it may not keep and therefore be unsafe to eat. Step 1: Setting Up To get started, you’ll need some basic canning supplies, including:...

Before Getting Started Cleaning an air purifier is a two-part process that involves both the exterior of the machine and the filter. Start by cleaning the exterior with a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap and water to remove any dirt, dust, or debris collected on the unit, says Walter E. Bennett of Green Leaf Air. Next, consult the user manual before cleaning the inside of the air purifier. If you can’t find it, look for the serial number on the device and search for its user instructions online....

Bathroom rugs are a magnet for hair and dust, and depending on how well-ventilated your space is, they can also be a haven for mold and mildew. (Ew!) Not to mention, they pick up anything your shoes track in on the way to those last-minute mirror checks. All the more reason to clean your rugs and bath mats at least every three to four weeks. To learn how, follow our step-by-step guide for the best way to clean bathroom rugs and mats....

First, always check the care label for directions. If your garment features the hand wash symbol, which portrays a hand in a tub of water, follow our instructions below for cleaning clothes by hand. If the label says “dry-clean only,” avoid washing it at home. If the label simply says “dry-clean,” you might want to try hand-washing the item. Before you hand-wash the garment, check a small inconspicuous area first to make sure the fabric is colorfast....

Before Getting Started To check your home for mold and mildew, start with areas where there could be high humidity or water damage, such as a damp basement or crawl space. Mildew and mold can grow on a wide range of household surfaces, including wood products, ceiling tiles, cardboard, wallpaper, carpets, drywall, fabric, plants, foods, and insulation. These growths can develop on a damp surface within 24 and 48 hours and produce spores that travel through the air....

The main difference between stovetop and baked versions is that baked versions set up more firmly and densely. Stovetop versions are looser and creamier in texture. Baked versions also develop an appealing (and irresistible) toasted-cheese crust on top. Since each of these types are popular, we’re going to show you how to make macaroni and cheese on the stovetop and in the oven. How to Make Macaroni and Cheese in the Oven It would be nice if you could just mix cooked macaroni with shredded cheese and bake it....

These small trees and large shrubs thrive through all four seasons. Serviceberries show off their blossoms—which are usually white, but may also be pink or yellow—just before their blue-green foliage emerges in early spring, offering some of the first sources of nectar for pollinators. The five-petaled flowers closely resemble apple blossoms, but with skinnier petals. They may appear from March to May and don’t usually last long—only about a week....

How to Propagate Houseplants From Stem Cuttings To propagate new plants from most fast-growing, multi-stemmed houseplants such as Swedish ivy, coleus, or scented geraniums, try taking stem cuttings and rooting them. Step 1: First, cut 4 to 6 inches from the tip of the main stem or side branch, snipping just below a node (where leaf and stem meet). Remove the lower leaves and any flowers so that just a few leaves are left at the top of the stem....

Selecting a Turkey Roasting Pan You may not use a roasting pan every day, but it’s a valuable piece of kitchen equipment to have on hand for your holiday turkey roast recipe. The proper pan ensures that your turkey cooks up moist and golden brown. The pan should just hold the turkey with no part of the bird extending beyond the pan, or the meat juices will drip into the oven....

To create a bed from recycled materials, check your local thrift store (or the back of your closet) and gather old jeans or denim shirts. This is a great way to use denim clothing that might never be worn again—clothing with rips, holes, or stains—and, since you’ll be cutting the fabric into smaller strips, you can cut around the holes or stains. How to Make a Pet Bed Supplies Needed Thrifted denim jeans¾-yard cotton batting1-yard chambray fabric24x24-inch pillow formScissorsCutting matRotary cutterSewing machineStraightedgeIron and ironing board...

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To turn one of our free coloring sheets into a homemade card, use your printer settings to scale down the design to fit. And if you need help with what to write in the card, these Father’s Day quotes can help you get started. However you choose to give them to him, Dad is sure to love this easy and thoughtful Father’s Day gift! Dad is Rad Coloring Page We love the idea of turning a coloring page into a homemade Father’s Day card....

Test Kitchen Tip: For this pasta, or any of these vegetarian Christmas dinner recipes that call for Parmesan cheese or another hard cheese, look for “vegetarian rennet” for the label to ensure it doesn’t include any animal products. Or opt for a plant-based cheese substitute. Test Kitchen Tip: Enjoy this as a side dish or spoon over risotto or polenta to make these mushrooms a meal. Related Video

Now, there’s a more compact version: the Petite Knock Out. It’s every bit as easy-care and gorgeous as its larger kin, but you can fit this miniature rose almost anywhere to enjoy its vibrant red blooms. It’s the perfect size for Mother’s Day gifting, a token of teacher appreciation, or just treating yourself. Buy It: Petite Knock Out Rose ($43, The Home Depot) “Game-changing” is how Star Roses and Plants Rose program manager, Layci Gragnani, describes Petite Knock Out....

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