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Tips Store in airtight container in single layer at room temperature up to 3 days. Freeze up to 3 months. Tips Nutrition facts are given for large cookies.

Varieties of Coconut Palm ‘Panama Tall’ Coconut Cocos nucifera ‘Panama Tall’ is also known as Pacific Tall coconut. It grows rapidly up to 100 feet tall and forms a large-diameter trunk. Immature fruits are either green or bronze colored. Plant in zones 10-11. ‘Fiji Dwarf’ Coconut Cocos nucifera ‘Fiji Dwarf’ is a slow-growing palm that ultimately may reach 60 feet tall with a thick trunk. It reportedly has good resistance to lethal yellowing, a disease that can kill other coconut varieties....

Columbine Care Must-Knows Columbines are easy-to-grow perennials that need little care. Depending on the species, ideal conditions can vary. Columbine has several alpine species that do best in cool weather and full sun and in well-drained soils. The more common types are usually native to woodlands, and they prefer evenly-moist soils. No columbines like to stay wet for a long period of time; it’s a sure way to rot your plants....

Tips You can find alphabet cookie stamps online ($8; amazon.com).

½ cup butter, softened 5 ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ cup milk (plus 1 to 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon vanilla

½ cup orange juice ⅓ cup water ¼ cup port wine ¼ cup blackberry spreadable fruit 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 tablespoon minced shallot or chopped onion 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ¼ teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 2 tablespoon cold water 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Plants for Creating the Corner of Grasses Garden Plan Blue fescue (Festuca ovina var. glauca ‘Elijah Blue’) Silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Graziella’) Switch grass (Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’) Fountaingrass (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’) Creeping baby’s breath (Gypsophila repens ‘Rosea’) Stonecrop (Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’) If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. Some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, so before planting, always check which species are considered invasive in your area....

Cross Vine Care Must-Knows Cross vine thrives in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. If grown in shade, it will produce loads of foliage but not as many flowers. Count on cross vine to remain evergreen in warm regions and semi-evergreen in Zones 6 and 7—where some leaves turn reddish-purple in fall and drop. Water cross vine regularly the first season after planting to establish a strong root system....

Tip Select larger poblano chiles that are smooth and full all around.

⅓ cup olive oil 2 tablespoon tarragon vinegar 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill 2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce

Why Disco Ball Decor Is Trending Trends in fashion and home decor are often cyclical, and with other ’70s-inspired home decor trends like rattan, velvet furniture, and bold colors making a comeback, it’s no surprise that disco-inspired decor is also having a moment. That said, some experts have reason to believe that the resurgence of disco decor is more than just innocent nostalgia. In the 1970s, disco culture acted as an escape for young people who were surrounded by the immense social and economic pressures of the decade....

Unfortunately, in the Test Kitchen, we found little to no difference in the popcorn results in the two methods. In fact, the first bag popped by one of our Test Kitchen pros turned out perfectly without preheating. Then, the second bag made after heating the water produced uneven popping and even a few burnt kernels. Since this trick reportedly works wonders for some, we got insight from an expert. “Based on how microwaves work, ‘preheating’ the microwave wouldn’t be very effective as the microwave heats molecules in the food itself,” says Laura Johnson, consumer analyst, research and development at LG Electronics....

1 pound butter, cut into chunks and softened 1 ⅓ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon vanilla 4 cup all-purpose flour

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening 5 tablespoon cold water

Smoked Gouda and Ale Loaf: Prepare Master Recipe as directed, except make the following substitutions and changes. Use ale instead of milk and garlic salt instead of regular salt. Stir 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard into warm ale mixture. Stir 1/2 cup ground toasted almonds, 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (2 ounces), 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled applewood smoked or regular bacon, and 2 teaspoons toasted caraway seeds into yeast mixture with the flour....