However, even if you regularly enjoy products like these or have grown the plant in your garden, you might not realize how amazing this herb really is. These lavender facts will make you appreciate this gorgeous and valuable plant even more! 1. Lavender Has Many Uses The name lavender originates from the Latin verb “lavare,” which means “to wash.” Its word origin holds true in the ways that we use lavender today....
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Vanilla Bean Cake with Pecan-Praline Glaze Pecan pralines are a traditional Southern confection jam-packed with rich, sweet flavor. Instead of pie this holiday season, try this equally showy bundt cake as your Thanksgiving pecan dessert. A splash of almond extract in the buttermilk-vanilla bean cake batter really amplifies the nutty qualities of the praline topping. Brown Sugar and Pecan Air-Fryer Apples This healthy-ish pecan treat is remarkably versatile, plus it’s gluten-free and can be vegan (just sub in plant-based butter), so it’s one of our favorite air-fryer ($120, Target) desserts to share with a crowd....
Some of the trees in your yard will provide beautiful fall foliage, but these perennials will add color and interest throughout your entire garden. Fall is also a good time to plant new perennials, so if you don’t already have some of these favorites as part of your landscape, there’s no time like the present to plant a few. Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Buy It: Goldenrod Wildflower Seeds (from $7, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Buy It: ‘Standing Ovation’ Little Bluestem ($15, Spring Hill Nurseries) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Buy It: Hardy Blue Plumbago Chinese Leadwort ($142 for 25, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Part sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall Buy It: May Night Sage (from $17, Eden Brothers) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Buy It: ‘Lidakense’ Sedum ($9, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Buy It: ‘Honorine Jobert’ Windflower ($9, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall...
Fuel your days with Christmas joy from the minute you open your eyes to the moment your head hits the pillow at night with Christmas bedroom decor this season. From holiday wreaths to festive figurines, we’re sharing our favorite ways to turn your bedroom into a cozy winter wonderland this season. Get out the snuggly bedding, decorate an extra twinkling Christmas tree, and deck the halls of your bedroom for the season....
Bright colors like magenta make for fun additions to any space. Whether you’re adding a pop of color to your existing color scheme with a realistic-looking faux floral arrangement or brightening up a room with a fun, patterned wallpaper, incorporating the deep pink into your home makes for a cheerful and whimsical atmosphere. Below are some of our favorite home accent picks that effortlessly bring the Color of the Year into your home....
Can You Freeze Homemade Cranberry Sauce? The good news is that yes, you can freeze cranberry sauce, but it’s best if you freeze homemade cranberry sauce. Homemade cranberry sauce takes about 30 minutes to make and it freezes better because it uses fresh cranberries. (The fresher the fruit you use, the better the taste!) If you plan on freezing fresh cranberry sauce, it’s ideal to freeze it within a day of making it....
Substituting Shortening for Oil Shortening is made from solidified vegetable oil. When it comes to cooking applications or frying savory items such as stir-fries, you can absolutely use shortening instead of oil by simply allowing it to melt in the pan before adding the ingredients. To use shortening as a substitute for oil in baking, you can swap the two using equal amounts. This can be to substitute any type of cooking oil—avocado oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, and other cooking oils....
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Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about navigating the market right now to get the best deal on your dream home or make a successful sale. 1. Weigh supply and demand. The market is on track to become more balanced—but there’s still a high demand and low supply. We’re currently in uncharted territory when it comes to the housing market, an uncertainty that goes back to the Great Recession of 2008, when the building industry was negatively impacted, says Chris Masiello, CEO and president of BHG Real Estate the Masiello Group....
Step 1: Cut in shortening. Start by combining the dry ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.Use a pastry blender to cut 1/3 cup shortening into the flour mixture.Work just until the pieces are the size of small peas. Step 2: Moisten the flour mixture. Sprinkle ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over part of the flour mixture.Toss gently with a fork; push moistened flour to one side of the bowl....
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We’ll show you how to tie-dye Easter eggs with paper towels: It’s easier than it sounds, and the result is bright and bold. If you’re making this Easter craft with kids, help them wrap hard-boiled eggs with paper towels and use a mixture of vinegar and food coloring. Then, hide these colorful creations at the annual Easter egg hunt, or use the retro eggs as pretty Easter decor. Editor’s tip: Remember your Easter egg safety: Hard-cooked eggs left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours should not be eaten....
Sautéing is simply skillet-cooking and stirring ingredients in a small amount of oil. In this case, the goal is sautéed vegetables cooked to crisp-tender perfection with a slightly caramelized surface. Adding healthy ingredients and color to your dinner plate is easy once you’ve learned how to sauté vegetables. Read on for our simple and easy tutorial for the best way to sauté vegetables, so they can be added as a guest item on your menu more often....
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