How to Grow Frill Ride Hydrangea Frill Ride belongs to the popular bigleaf hydrangea group, which is hardy in Zones 5-9. Plant this stunning hydrangea variety where it will receive 3 to 4 hours of morning sunlight and then be in shade or dappled light for the rest of the day. Direct afternoon sunlight can scorch plant leaves. The north or east side of a structure is best. Moist, well-drained soil is also a must....
1 package 2-layer-size yellow cake mix ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 8 ounce can almond paste ¼ cup sugar 1 egg Butter Frosting ¾ cup butter, softened 8 cup powdered sugar ⅓ cup milk 2 teaspoon vanilla Milk Food coloring, if desired
Star-Shaped Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls: Prepare dough as above. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. After punching dough down, divide into 8 equal portions. Let rest 10 minutes. For each star shape, on a lightly floured surface roll one portion of dough to a 10-inch round. Place on a prepared sheet. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with a slightly rounded tablespoon of the filling mixture. Repeat 2 times, stacking rounds. Top with another dough round....
3 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 teaspoon coarse salt
When my now-husband and I got married this past spring, I added the game to our wedding registry on a whim; it seemed enjoyable enough, and I figured it’d be wise to stock up on entertainment options before the summer months came around. My friend was kind enough to buy it for us, and I’m so glad she did. The game is a blast. Those familiar with the classic game Jenga know the drill—after building a 2....
½ of a small watermelon 1 12 ounce jar apple jelly Peel and juice from 1 small lime 2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce Pinch of salt **Indirect Grilling: This method positions the fire to one side or both ends of the grill. Food sits over the unlit part, and the grill is covered so the food cooks from all sides. This is best for thicker cuts that need longer cooking, such as roasts and ribs....
¼ cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon finely chopped dried tomatoes (oil packed) 1 tablespoon oil from dried tomatoes 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon sugar 1 clove garlic ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon paprika ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Asian Wild Rice Salad: Prepare as above, except use the cooked beef or pork instead of ham....
2 tablespoon butter or margarine ¼ cup shallots, chopped 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cup milk ½ cup whipping cream, half-and-half, or light cream
1 cup demerara sugar 1 cup apple cider 4 cinnamon sticks, broken *If possible, use a slightly cloudy apple cider for this drink.
½ cup butter 1 8 ounce carton sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 pound powdered sugar (about 8 cups) 1 tablespoon milk
We asked a variety of food service professionals to weigh in on the question. Here’s what they said. How Much to Tip at a Sit-Down Restaurant Those in the food service industry know how low the pay is for servers, and how much they depend on tips. Most agreed that the standard is 20 percent, with higher or lower tips based on service. But there are some important things to know....
You don’t need to follow all of these tips to make your winged visitors happy; choose which ones will work best for your landscape (you might already be doing some of them), and soon your garden will become an amazing bird-watching destination. 1. Plant a Diverse Landscape Attracting songbirds to the garden means creating a solidly packed, multi-layer landscape that has a variety of plants to supply structure and food throughout the year....
1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoon Ghirardelli chocolate syrup 2 tablespoon butter
“Herringbone floors are rooted in history dating back to the ancient Romans, but they still look fresh today,” says Marc Bacher, founder and CEO of Stuga, a direct-to-consumer hardwood flooring company. The reason for the return? Bacher attributes it to consumers’ nostalgia for more traditional materials but with added interest. “We’re seeing a major resurgence of herringbone floors in design, and it’s no wonder. They make a modern-classic statement with a touch of boldness....
