Thanks to its versatility, you can eat this cruciferous vegetable as a healthy alternative to rice, pizza crust, and even as hummus. Here are our tips on how to cut your next head of cauliflower with ease. To start, make sure you’ve correctly washed your cauliflower and torn off the outer leaves with your hands. Next, you’ll need a large cutting board and a sharp chef’s knife ($100, Crate & Barrel)....
How to Control Creeping Charlie If you’ve spotted creeping charlie early, repeated hand-weeding is an option, but you must remove and destroy every bit of the roots. Don’t add this plant to the compost bin because it could very well take root there. It’s better to bag it for a yard waste pick up. If creeping charlie has spread throughout a large area, it can be difficult to control through hand weeding alone....
We’ve got your pork covered: Learn how to score a ham properly, when to glaze it, and what ingredients to combine, whether you want a salty-sweet flavor, a honey-glazed ham, or the acidity of mustard. Keep this guide on hand for the holiday season and beyond (and don’t forget, leftover ham makes incredible sandwiches!). Which Hams Can I Glaze? In short, any of them! Spiral-cut hams are a popular pick since they come sliced and are easy to serve....
A subpanel has separate bus bars for neutral and ground wires and typically has no main breaker. It may not be labeled “subpanel.” Instead, it might be labeled “lugs only.” Additionally, it might be a different brand than the main panel. Have the inspector approve the subpanel, the feeder cable, and the feeder breaker before you start installing a subpanel. Safety is most important when installing anything with wires or electrical work....
How to Make Broth Chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth, bone broth—there are many different types of broth. We have specific guides and recipes for each of these, but use the following steps as a general guide to making any kind of homemade broth at home. Step 1: Choose Your Meat and Get Your Stockpot Ready Poultry broth and beef broth are the two most common types of broth used in recipes....
How to Make Homemade Fudge on the Stove Top There’s only one real secret for making old-fashioned fudge as amazing as your favorite candy shop’s fudge: It’s essential to cook the ingredients to the proper temperature to create a sugar syrup, then cool that properly to achieve the best smooth, firm, and, well, fudgy texture. Test Kitchen Tip: The steps below are required to succeed at old-fashioned fudge. Alternatively, you can omit the need for a candy thermometer and increase your chance for success using our Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe, which calls for a jar of marshmallow creme for texture and flavor and eliminates the need for special tools....
The process of creating a muffin batter is quite simple. Using two bowls, combine your dry ingredients in one bowl and your wet ingredients in another, then add the liquid ingredients to the dry and mix only until the batter comes together. In culinary terms, this mixing process is called the Muffin Method (yes, that is the technical term!). The process is fast and easy; However, the common downfall is that the batter can quickly become overmixed, resulting in a tough, coarse texture....
To cut back on my spending without giving up my candle habit, I decided to try making my own at home from natural wax and essential oils—and I was amazed at how easy it was. While I’ll likely still purchase a few of my favorite seasonal candles, I’ll be swapping in the DIY version frequently because the process was so easy. All you need is a candle-making kit (the entire kit was cheaper than the large 3-wick candles I normally buy), your favorite essential oils, and a pretty heat-resistant jar to pour the candle into....
How to Make Mosquito Wipes The DIY repellent solution for these wipes uses a blend of citrus, cinnamon, and castor oils. These essential oils are known for being unappealing to mosquitoes (and other pests, including ticks). Plus, castor oil even has some anti-inflammatory effects that can help if you do end up with a bug bite. Just be sure to use the exact measurements in this recipe; in order to make essential oils safe to use on skin, you need to dilute them with water or rubbing alcohol first....
“These are likely NOT the conditions that most home gardeners would have,” says Hilary Sandler, Director of University of Massachusetts Cranberry Station. However, with a bit of preparation and some elbow grease, you can create a bed for growing these tasty, healthful berries right in your own backyard. A Bit About Cranberries The American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is native to temperate regions of northeastern and central United States and southern Canada (USDA Hardiness Zones 2-6)....
The Colors: (from top to bottom) Natural Wicker OC-1; benjaminmoore.com This warm neutral works well for large pieces. Jamaican Aqua 2048-60; benjaminmoore.com This vibrant aqua dds the pop. Match small upholstered pieces and pillows to this hue. Raisin 1237; benjaminmoore.com Try this reddish brown on trim, using a semigloss finish. Porter Ranch Cream 148; benjaminmoore.com With a hint of peach, this cream takes the starkness out of white ceilings. Intense Peach 081; benjaminmoore....
Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African cultural roots, family, and community from December 26-January 1. The word Kwanzaa means “first fruits of the harvest” in Swahili, and the Kwanzaa holiday is built on seven core principles known as the Nguzo Saba: Unity (self-determination) Ujima (collective work and responsibility) Socialism (cooperative economics) Nia (purpose) Creativity (faith) Although Kwanzaa is celebrated among people of the African diaspora worldwide, it’s most popular in the United States....
Nafeesah has Ph.D. in Forced Migration from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, South Africa, a postgraduate diploma in Folklore & Cultural Studies at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in New Delhi, India, a Masters of International Affairs at Columbia University in 2009 and a BA from Barnard College at Columbia University. She is a Visiting Researcher at Wits, and has a forthcoming book with Palgrave. She has released numerous book chapters, articles, and a self-published bilingual children’s book....
Although the exact definition has changed quite a bit over the years, gnomes are said to be nature spirits who live underground, often interacting with humans in either helpful or mischievous ways. However, in Scandinavia, gnomes (known as nisse in Norway or tomte Sweden) are associated with the Christmas season. Much like the American Santa Claus, the julenisse—basically Kris Kringle in gnome form—visits the homes of good children on Christmas Eve....
Tater Talk Starchy, mealy-textured potatoes give gnocchi a lite and tender bite. Avoid using waxier potatoes, such as Yukon golds, which tend to give gnocchi a gummier mouthfeel. Related Video
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“There’s something about smoky glass that feels moody, sultry, and seductive; the veiled transparency creates a sense of intrigue and infuses any decor scheme with a bit of edge,” says DeRose. “The aesthetic is all about refined, retro glamour that still feels timeless.” Interest in smoked glass—also commonly known as smoke glass and smoky glass—is high in all categories, says DeRose, but especially when it comes to tabletop items, like decorative vases and glassware....
If you’re someone who wants to set the holiday mood ASAP, Target’s got you. On October 17, the retailer released new festive decor pieces from its exclusive partnerships: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, Opalhouse designed with Jungalow, and Threshold with Studio McGee. There are also new products from the original Threshold and seasonal brand Wondershop. From dreidel-shaped embroidered pillows to plaid stockings, there are hundreds of beautiful and fun items to browse in these collections....
There are many factors to consider when shopping for the best memory foam pillow, like quality, comfort, support, durability, and value. You should also look for special features like cooling technology, hypoallergenic materials, and adjustable fill. To come up with this list of the best memory foam pillows, we researched the category and sent the top 20 pillows home with testers to sleep on for one week. The testers evaluated the pillows based on size, fill material, firmness, quality, durability, airflow, and sleeping position, and we used their insights to come up with our list of the best memory foam pillows....
Today’s bean bag chairs come in all sizes and styles, including kid-friendly picks and luxury 6-foot loungers. Their array of cover materials, fillings, and shapes can fit right into a playful basement or a posh living room. There are even outdoor-friendly bean bag chairs that stand up to the elements as a cushy hangout on a patio or poolside. “The questions I am most often asked about our bean bag chairs are what they’re filled with, what fabrics do you use, and is there a warranty,” says Tina Hofer, owner and designer of Luxe Loungers and Modern Bean Bag....
