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¼ cup butter, softened ¼ cup shortening 2 ounce cream cheese, softened 1 cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour Vanilla Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 teaspoon milk

Buckwheat with Fig and Prosciutto: Swap buckwheat flour for 1/2 cup of the 13/4 cup flour. Stir in 2 tsp. chopped fresh sage. Top with figs, prosciutto, and balsamic glaze. Chocolate & Vanilla: Stir in 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste and 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate. Top with whipped cream and chopped chocolate. Lemon-Ricotta with Roasted Strawberries: Swap 1/4 cup ricotta cheese for 1/4 cup of the buttermilk. Stir in 1 Tbsp....

6 tablespoon unsalted butter ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup whipping cream Pinch salt

This shift is revealed, in part, in a 2022 study by landscape design service Yardzen that shows that requests to replace lawns have increased 66% year over year. Additionally, over the same period, requests for a more functional front yard increased 150%. That pristine green lawn requires a lot of upkeep—and a lot of water—to maintain its lushness. With that in mind, nearly any replacement, even if it’s not intentionally more sustainable, could help reduce the yard’s overall drain on resources....

⅔ cup chopped purple cauliflower ⅔ cup chopped carrot (1 large) ⅓ cup chopped yellow sweet pepper (1 small) 2 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme ⅓ cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ teaspoon salt

Daylily Care Must-Knows Daylilies are super easy to grow; they can often be found growing along the side of the road (often called “ditch weeds”). With their thick, fleshy roots and vigorous growth habit, daylilies are able to tolerate many different soil conditions. Ideally, they’re planted in well-drained soil with a decent amount of organic matter. Newly planted daylilies appreciate regular watering, especially when they’re blooming. Good drainage is also important; when these plants stay too wet, their fleshy roots can rot....

If you have more time to commit to the paper pileup, determine a filing strategy before you start sorting, so you know what to do with the papers once they’re organized.

Rich Dark Brown Create a cozy den-like space with a rich dark brown paint color like Raccoon Fur by Benjamin Moore, used by Tamara Magel on the ceiling of this beautiful family room. Raccoon Fur has just the right balance of warmth and gray in the undertone to blend with the other colors in the space without taking away from the rest of the design elements. 2. Water Colors The right paint color can instantly take us away and have a calming effect, especially shades reminiscent of the sea....

Amaretto Coffee Creamer: Prepare as directed, except add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Omit Vanilla. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron Caramel Coffee Creamer: Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup Homemade Caramel Sauce (recipe, page xxx) or caramel-flavor ice cream topping....