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2 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt 1 teaspoon vinegar ¼ teaspoon sugar Dash salt ½ cup thinly slice cucumber ¼ of a small red onion, thinly sliced

What is Apple Cider Vinegar? Apple cider vinegar is made in a two-step fermentation process. First, apples are crushed and juiced. From there, naturally occurring yeast converts sugars in the apple juice into ethanol (alcohol). Then, a second fermentation happens, where acetic bacteria convert the alcohol into acetic acid. That’s apple cider vinegar. What does “the mother” mean? Many labels for apple cider vinegar say it contains “the mother.” While it may sound creepy, it isn’t....

When we started, there was plenty of floor and wall space that wasn’t being leveraged. A Murphy bed on the back wall was the perfect solution to create a sleeping space when needed—it tucks up when guests are away. A built-in dry bar wrapped with walnut-stained wood looks high-end and makes an ideal location to serve light refreshments on family game and movie nights. Floating shelves installed above the dry bar utilize the otherwise empty vertical space....

With a few DIY supplies, you can create a drum shade that slips over a Hollywood light, blocking the fixture from view. Light still soaks through, casting a soft, sophisticated glow over your bathroom. What You Need 1/2-inch square dowels (5)Measuring tapePencilMiter sawSandpaperWood glueClampsSpray paintPlexiglass (6 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches)Painters tapeGlass cutterFrosted spray paintFabric (1/4 yard of fabric – allot excess for fabric patterns)Staple gunStaplesBias tapeFabric glueSawtooth hangers...

Whether you’re simply saying “hello” or the sign also serves as a reminder of when the house was purchased, these ideas for DIY welcome signs exude warmth and add charm to your home. Best of all, you don’t need much more than some paint, wood, and a steady hand. Happy Hour Welcome Sign This small welcome sign is easy to recreate by attaching a ribbon or cord to a picture frame’s mounting hardware (sometimes you can find small frames with the cording already secured, too)....

To set the record straight about the relationship between food and mood, we talked to a few experts about the mood-boosting foods they suggest stocking—and of course, eating—all year long. Variety Is Key Dr. Alison Hermann, psychiatrist at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian says “the brain is the most sensitive of all the organs, and it needs to be supported by the right nutrients like amino acids, vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats....

Varieties of Coleus Apocalypse Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Apocalypse’) has maroon leaves with a contrasting yellowish-green edge. The deeply scalloped leaves grow on upright plants 16-24 inches tall. It grows best in full to medium shade. Atlas Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Atlas’) is a stocky shade-tolerant foliage plant with purplish-maroon leaves splashed with a contrasting bright green center. The bright green color is repeated in a narrow band edging each leaf. It grows 2 feet tall....

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Evolvulus Care Must-Knows This tender perennial performs best in well-drained soil, whether in the ground or in a container. Its drought-tolerant nature makes it a great option for neglected areas of the garden or even for containers that might receive infrequent water. One of the quickest ways to kill evolvulus is to get it too wet. To get the most color out of your evolvulus, be sure to plant it in full sun to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season....

Farrow & Ball is known for its carefully curated palette of 132 rich paint colors. With the announcement that it’s adding 11 new colors to that list (and archiving 11 older colors to make room for them), you can expect that these shades are perfectly developed to expand the base palette—and safely assume that these colors have been worth the wait. “Our relationship with our home has changed so much over the last few years, it felt like the perfect time to introduce these new colours,” said Joa Studholme, color curator for Farrow & Ball, in a press release announcing the launch....

1 cup uncooked basmati rice 1 ¾ cup water 1 tablespoon butter ½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup chopped, peeled mango or peach ½ medium red sweet pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion ½ jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon finely shredded lime peel 1 ½ teaspoon lime juice 1 ½ teaspoon vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

*Tip: If you prefer, cool soup slightly and transfer to an airtight storage container. Cover and chill for up to 3 days. To serve, transfer to a large saucepan and heat as directed.

4 ounce cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoon butter, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup powdered sugar To Bake Ahead: Prepare as directed through step 3. Place cooled cupcakes in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw cakes, if frozen. Continue as directed in step 4.