Patty pan squash is a variety of summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), making it a relative of the zucchini and yellow summer squash you might be more familiar with. They come in yellow, light green, dark green, orange, white and multicolored varieties, and can be harvested and utilized when the veggies are as small as a ping pong ball or as large as a softball. Patty pan squash season is generally around May through August....
Flag-Wrapped Vase Memorial Day wouldn’t be complete without the American flag. For an easy way to incorporate it into your flower arrangement, tuck a small fabric flag around the edges of a clear glass vase. Fill with white and blue flowers—we used pale blue hydrangeas as the starring bloom. To complete the look, rest your vase on a tray of red and blue fruits. Rustic Metal Vase and Tray Guests will ooh and ahh at this stunning red, white, and blue flower centerpiece displayed in a humble metal vase....
1. Practice Organic Gardening Going organic is an important part of sustainable gardening. Using fewer chemicals in your garden is more ecologically sound and more cost-effective. If you’re raising food for your family, gardening organically is even more important. Start from the ground up by building good soil rich in nutrients and add natural compost to amend the soil. If you discover insect pests or plant disease in your garden, treat them with organic solutions....
Perhaps the recent craze around checkerboard patterns has something to do with the popular limited Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit, watched by more than 62 million households within the first month of its debut in October 2020. According to the online marketplace 1stDibs, sales of chess sets and chess tables jumped 57% in 2020 compared to the previous year. But playing the game itself isn’t the only way people are drawing inspiration from the show....
Whether you have a large attic with tall ceilings, a slanted attic that’s hard to style, or a tiny attic with limited floor space, these creative attic closet ideas will help you transform your space into hardworking storage. Build Attic Shelving If you have a slanted attic, it can be difficult to make the layout work for your belongings. Build shelving between two walls to create a functional attic closet that isn’t too cramped....
Test Kitchen Tip: If you want to make these parfaits ahead of time, stick to berries or cherries because apples, pears, and peaches tend to brown quickly. Buy It: Circus Animal Cookies, ($3, Target)
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Canned pumpkin, bittersweet chocolate, cream cheese, and warm baking spices—plus a splash of cream—ensure that this is a supremely cozy and craveable fall treat. “I have made it several times, exactly as written and everyone loves it. It doesn’t hurt that it’s absolutely beautiful—and with just a few swirls of a knife. Bring it to your next gathering and bring copies of the recipe with you,” confirms BHG home cook Dee....
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Buy It: Crock-Pot 7-Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Easy-Clean Slow Cooker ($55, Target) Buy It: Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning ($9, The Spice House) Test Kitchen Tip: Use a box grater ($23, OXO) to shred your own cheese. The pre-shredded packages are convenient, but they have anti-caking agents that make it harder to melt into your soup. Buy It: T-fal 5-Quart Dutch Oven ($27, Target)
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Buy It: Monari Balsamic Vinegar ($4, Target) Buy It: Power XL Air Fryer ($120, Target) Test Kitchen Tip: For even more smoky flavor, peel back corn husks and remove silks a few minutes before serving, then brush with some of the butter. Return to grill and grill 5 minutes more or until lightly browned.
Showcase the beauty of tricolor carrots. A balsamic glaze flavors the Christmas vegetable side dish, which proves a hearty companion for tender beef brisket. It’s hard to find a meal that doesn’t go well with mashed potatoes, but we’re especially fond of this garlicky blend with golden roasted game hens. The petite chickens can be adjusted to fit the number of diners at your Christmas dinner. Turkey and stuffing go together like, well, turkey and stuffing....
