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Whether it’s crème brûlée, creamy flan, or a classic cheesecake, most custard-based recipes have the same starting ingredients: cream, sugar, and eggs. But, instead of buying and whipping up those ingredients separately, use ice cream as one ingredient to replace them all. Utilizing ice cream as the shortcut ingredient in this 3-ingredient crème brûlée is how you quick-start a deliciously creamy dessert. Since so many are making fancy burnt cream at home, we had to try this one....

To play this Halloween party game, set the tray on top of a stool and have kids try to toss the bags on top. Editor’s Tip: Our downloads are the mirror version of what you see pictured. Print and trace them onto the back side of the vinyl as directed. When adhered they’ll face the correct way. Get the bat cardstock patterns. Get the cat cardstock patterns. Related Video

1. Place Them in Bags If you frequently browse social media, you might have already witnessed this genius storage idea. It’s often found in playrooms to make it easier for kiddos to clean up their games and puzzles, but it can absolutely work for adults, too. Collect nylon zippered pouches in a variety of sizes and put the contents of each game into its own bag, using larger ones for bulkier pieces, such as a folded-down game board....

Bourbon Citrus Sipper Apple cider and bourbon are a match made in mixology heaven, and the pair taste even better after a few hours in the slow cooker with sugar, sweet spices, and citrus slices. Serve with a few bourbon cranberry cookies for a more festive happy hour. Earl Grey Hot Buttered Rum Hot tea plus alcohol? Absolutely! This hot mixed drink upgrades the traditional hot buttered rum by steeping some Earl Grey hot tea ($4, Target) first....

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O Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are callingFrom glen to glen and down the mountainsideThe summer’s gone and all the roses falling’Tis you, ’tis you must go and I must bide But come ye back when summer’s in the meadowOr all the valley’s hushed and white with snow’Tis I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadowO Danny boy, O Danny boy, I love you so When winter’s come and all the flowers are dyingAnd I am dead, as dead I well may beYou’ll come and find the place where I am lyingAnd kneel and say an “Ave” there for me But I shall hear though soft you tread above meAnd all my grave shall warmer, sweeter beAnd you will bend and tell me that you love meAnd I shall sleep in peace until you come to me I’m Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover Lyrics: I’m looking over a four-leaf cloverThat I overlooked beforeOne is for sunshine, the second is rainThird are the roses that grow in the laneNo need explaining, the one remainingIs somebody I adoreI’m looking over a four-leaf cloverThat I overlooked before Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ralToo-ra-loo-ra-liToo-ra-loo-ra-loo-ralHush now, don’t you cryToo-ra-loo-ra-loo-ralToo-ra-loo -ra-liToo-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral That’s an Irish lullaby Over in Killarney, many years agoMy mother sang a song to me in tones so soft and lowJust a simple little ditty in her good old Irish wayAnd I’d give the world if I could hear that song of hers today Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ralToo-ra-loo-ra-liToo-ra-loo-ra-loo-ralHush now, don’t you cryToo-ra-loo-ra-loo-ralToo-ra-loo -ra-liToo-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral That’s an Irish lullaby If you ever go across the sea to IrelandThen maybe at the closing of your dayYou will sit and watch the moonrise over CladdaghAnd watch the barefoot gossoons at their playJust to hear again the ripple of the trout streamThe women in the meadows making hayAnd to sit beside a turf fire in the cabinAnd see the sun go down on Galway Bay For the breezes blowing o’er the seas from IrelandAre perfumed by the heather as they blowAnd the women in the uplands diggin’ pratiesSpeak a language that the strangers do not knowFor the strangers came and tried to teach us their wayThey scorned us just for being what we are But they might as well go chasing after moonbeamsOr light a penny candle from a starAnd if there is going to be a life hereafterAnd faith I’m sure there’s going to beI will ask my God to let me make my heavenIn that dear land across the Irish sea A Great Day for the Irish Lyrics: It’s a Great Day for the Irish,It’s a great day for the fair!...

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KitchenAid stand mixers have been beloved for generations, and the Artisan Mini Plus 3.5-Quart mixer is no exception. Don’t be fooled by the word “mini” from this smaller version of the original mixer—it can still make up to five dozen cookies in one go without taking up as much counter space. And with a $110 price difference, you won’t miss the additional 1.5-quart. The mixer has 10 speeds to achieve a perfect consistency, whether you’re making pizza dough or whipping meringue....

In late 2021, Sophie from The Stir-Crazy Crafter shared a video of what she calls her embroidery journal, and we’re not the only ones obsessed with the results. Her viral TikTok video (which has more than 218,000 likes and nearly 10,000 shares) walks readers through a year-long project: A large embroidery project with a small stitched design for every day of the year. It’s similar to the temperature blanket trend we fell in love with in 2020, where knitters and crocheters would add a stitch to a blanket every day based on the weather outside....

¼ cup brown sugar 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoon butter ⅓ cup chopped walnuts Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Banana Bread Prepare Banana Bread as directed, except stir 1/2 cup dark chocolate pieces into the batter with the walnuts. After spooning batter into pan, use the tip of a spoon to swirl in 1/4 cup raspberry preserves. After bread stands overnight, in a small microwave-safe bowl combine 1/3 cup dark chocolate pieces and 1/2 teaspoon shortening....

Highlights-Background in digital and in-print publishing-Work featured on Betty Crocker boxed cake mix and Shamrock Farms milk cartons-2022 nominee for Bake From Scratch Magazine’s The Greatest Baker Award Though all of Kalea’s published content falls under the lifestyle category, she mostly enjoys writing about the latest food and cooking trends. Her work has been featured on Betty Crocker and Shamrock Farms products, alongside outlets like Tasting Table, Mashed, and The Daily Meal....

Choose furniture that doesn’t block your view from one area to another. Try open-sided bookcases, glass or acrylic tables, and chairs with slender profiles, which will fill your room with comfort and utility without making it seem congested. Keep It Skinny Furniture that is trim and fit will suit your small spaces best. In choosing a sofa, for example, one with fat rolled arms and a multi-cushion back will seem too inflated....

Former Lifestyle Commerce Editor at Dotdash MeredithLifestyle Commerce Content and Strategy Lead for Real Simple, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, and Martha Stewart Living for 2+ yearsWritten hundreds of lifestyle shopping articlesEdited dozens of shopping articles Previously, she was an Assistant Editor at MyDomaine, where she covered interior design trends, career topics, and celebrity news. She has five years of experience writing, editing, and strategizing for digital outlets. Her work can also be found on InStyle, People, Health, Shape, Martha Stewart Living, and more....

Nominated by the International Association of Culinary Professionals for her book Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence in 2021New York Times Best Seller for Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence, where she was No. 2 in the “Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous” Category Related Video

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Granite is one of the most popular stone countertop materials, thanks to its array of colors and patterns. Marble’s patina and cold surface are appreciated by bakers and professional cooks, while other stones such as soapstone and slate have become trendy, as well. Quartz, an engineered stone that can be customized to mimic the look of natural stone, is another popular option, thanks to its durability. Stone can be honed to a matte finish or polished to high-gloss....

How to Braise Short Ribs To learn how to braise short ribs, we’re going to reference the BHG Test Kitchen’s recipe that features a classic braising technique: You brown the ribs, then cook the meat in a small amount of liquid that’s flavored with vegetables and herbs. As a bonus, the cooking liquid becomes a pan sauce with just a few extra touches. If you like, you can top the finished dish with a gremolata, a traditional citrus-herb topper, to add a jolt of contrasting freshness to the long-simmered meat....

As a deck railing, attach posts to the deck either with through posts at the corners and taller rail posts in between or with tall rail posts throughout. You’ll need to dig postholes and set posts for a detached lattice fence. Just make sure the fence line is square to the landscape feature of your choice. If its function is to provide privacy to the deck, it should be square to the deck, no matter how far away it is....

Besides having fewer weeds to deal with, growing in elevated beds can eliminate some bending and kneeling that can make gardening in regular planting beds feel like a major workout. Another bonus of raised garden beds: The soil in it warms faster in spring so that you can get planting a little sooner, and it also drains more quickly in wet weather. While you can buy plenty of raised bed kits, making your own out of a few wooden boards is not too difficult....