Helen Milan Better Homes Gardens

As a columnist, Helen has collaborated with online publications, like Les Petits Gazette. She’s also been a writer and film reviewer for the Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. Helen graduated from the San Diego State University, majoring in communications and political science. Prior, she studied international studies at the University of Technology, Sydney, and attended The University of New South Wales for business certifications and technology.

November 25, 2022 · 1 min · 66 words · Benjamin Fletcher

Herbed Beef Roast

1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoon fat from pan drippings, margarine or butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 2 cup beef broth

November 25, 2022 · 1 min · 32 words · Richard Larios

Herbed Turkey And Waffles

1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ cup buttermilk ¾ cup cooking oil ½ cup milk 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoon sugar 2 egg whites

November 25, 2022 · 1 min · 41 words · Stephanie Roberts

Here S Everything You Should Consider Before Becoming Vegetarian

You don’t have to go full vegetarian to reap health benefits, either—eating less meat and more whole grains, beans, and veggies can still improve your health. Whether you’re adding more plant-based foods to your plate or following a vegetarian diet, these tips will help you plan well-balanced meals. 1. Get Enough Protein Adding enough protein to your plate is a top concern for many vegetarians. Once you cut back on meat or eliminate it entirely, you need to find other protein sources to replace it....

November 25, 2022 · 7 min · 1293 words · Ronald Anderson

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November 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · John Barnett

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November 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Eileen Banvelos

Home Investments To Make To Prepare For Extreme Weather

Take hurricanes, for example. Tropical storms, cyclones, hurricanes—none of these are new phenomena for anyone living in or around Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and other coastal areas. Still, many people have observed that these major storms seem to be both more frequent and more intense than they have in the past. If you’ve also noticed this, it’s not just a trick of the light—extreme weather feels more common because it is....

November 25, 2022 · 10 min · 1944 words · Calvin Boehman

Homemade Mochi

Mochi Ice Cream: Prepare as above, except omit red bean paste and use small scoops of green tea, coconut, or vanilla ice cream. Store in the freezer.Nutrition analysis per serving: 117 calories, 2 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 7 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 7 mg sodium, 1% calcium, 0% iron Mochi with Nutella: Prepare as above, except omit bean paste and spoon 1 tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread onto center of each dough piece....

November 25, 2022 · 1 min · 136 words · Karen Racine

Hot Buttered Cider

November 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Thomas Morganti

How A Couple Combined The Best Of Glam And Traditional Home Styles

When Ann moved in, Becky wanted to weave Ann’s personality throughout their home. But blending their different decorating tastes required an expert-level mix master, Minneapolis designer Heather Peterson. Though her aim was to express each woman’s style, Peterson’s design formula isn’t about creating perfect balance in every room. “Each space is either baseline Becky or Ann with different proportions of the other mixed in,” says Peterson. Becky’s dressing room brings together her favorite things: high-contrast combos, some bold patterns, and lots of soft pink....

November 25, 2022 · 3 min · 460 words · Donald Chamberlin

How And When To Prune Apple Trees

1. Make It an Annual Affair Yearly pruning promotes yearly fruit production. Removing large quantities of branches—one-third or more of the overall tree—will cause a tree to produce lots of leafy growth and no fruit. The leafy growth is the tree’s response to stress; the tree is attempting to regain its energy producing structures so it can sustain itself. Avoid the stress response and lack of fruiting altogether by making small pruning cuts each year rather that heavy pruning every few years....

November 25, 2022 · 4 min · 696 words · Kim Holm

How Can I Prevent Zucchini Stem Rot

New roots will develop from the buried stem. It also helps to keep the young plants covered with floating row cover (available at nurseries and garden centers), pegged down at the edges so that the flying adults cannot enter. When the flowers start to open (males first, then both sexes) you must remove the row cover to allow pollinators to enter. By that time the stems are usually hard enough that the insects cannot penetrate the stems to lay their eggs....

November 25, 2022 · 1 min · 81 words · Susan Stephenson

How To Bake Apples For An Awe Inspiring Seasonal Treat

How to Bake Apples When it comes to making baked apples, you can stuff them with nuts, brown sugar, or delicious maple syrup-and-butter combo. If you’ve never baked whole apples before or you don’t have a recipe, get started with the ingredients for our easy baked whole apples: ¼ cup apple juice or apple ciderDash ground cinnamon2 small baking apples2 Tbsp. pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped2 Tbsp. brown sugarDash ground cinnamonStick cinnamon, if desired for garnish (remove before serving—do not eat)...

November 25, 2022 · 3 min · 632 words · Jean Knarr

How To Choose The Perfect Area Rug For Your Room

Types of Rugs Knowing the lingo helps you shop smart. These terms refer to rug construction methods. Tufted: Pieces of yarn are punched through a backing then cut to create a smooth surface (called pile). Tufted rugs shed more than others.Hooked: Though similar to a tufted rug in that loops of yarn are pulled through a backing, the yarn isn’t cut, leaving a looped pile.Knotted: Pieces of yarn are tied, often by hand, to warp fibers on a loom....

November 25, 2022 · 6 min · 1121 words · Matthew Morris

How To Clean A Bee House

Getting them to visit is as simple as hanging a bee house outdoors in the sun. The right structure for native bees looks like a birdhouse ($12, Home Depot) or a honeycomb, with lots of small tubes packed tightly together. The bees lay their eggs in the tubes and will continue to return all season long. To keep the bees happy, you’ll need to do a little leafcutter or mason bee house maintenance, so the house stays clean....

November 25, 2022 · 4 min · 712 words · Patricia Dehart

How To Clean A Toilet For A Pristine Bathroom

Before Getting Started Cleaning a toilet starts with removing any visible dust, dirt, or other grime. It’s important to clean the area before you disinfect to make sure the disinfectant can effectively eliminate germs on the surface. We’ve developed a few tricks to make cleaning a toilet easier, many of which utilize household ingredients and require little to no touching of the actual toilet. You should plan to clean and disinfect your toilet about once a week, depending on the frequency of use, or more often if someone in your household is sick....

November 25, 2022 · 5 min · 856 words · Christina Lott

How To Cook Lentils Of Every Type For The Tender Texture You Want

Types of Lentils Three common varieties of lentils are shown above and described here, but there are other varieties, too, including yellow, green, and black lentils. Black Lentils: Also called beluga lentils, these legumes make a hearty addition to salads and vegetarian dishes. In addition to being rich in protein and fiber, black lentils contain anthocyanins, which are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Brown lentils: These are inexpensive and easy to find in most grocery stores....

November 25, 2022 · 4 min · 776 words · Janet Meredith

How To Cook Tomatoes Using These Different Methods

How to Grill Tomatoes Though you can enjoy tomatoes year-round, they’re at their peak in summer. It’s only natural to toss them on the grill the next time you’re hosting a cookout! Step 1: Prep Tomatoes Preheat the grill. Meanwhile, cut tomatoes in half and brush with olive oil. Add a sprinkle of salt, pepper, or other seasonings as desired. Step 2: Grill Tomatoes Place tomatoes on the grill rack directly over the heat source (for a charcoal grill, grill tomatoes directly over the coals)....

November 25, 2022 · 4 min · 743 words · Travis Obrien

How To Create A Dry Creek

Construction is the easy part. Careful planning ensures the design’s success. A dry river bed may be as large or small as your yard permits. Look for the natural lay of the land in your yard and watch how water flows during a heavy rainfall. Before digging, make sure you understand elevations and which way you’re directing water, especially if the dry creek will be near existing structures. Drain water away from the house and direct runoff into a landscape drainage system, such as a French drain, swale, or channel, on your property....

November 25, 2022 · 1 min · 107 words · Autumn Guadalupe

How To Cut Leeks To Add Mildly Sweet Onion Flavor To All Your Dishes

How to Cut Leeks If your leeks recipe calls for slicing whole leeks into rings, follow these directions: What Part of the Leek to Use While the whole leek is edible, primarily just the white and light green portions are used. The top leafy part is tougher to eat but still has flavor. If your recipe doesn’t use the leek’s dark green tops, save them for homemade veggie stock. How to Slice Halved Leeks Another popular way to use a leek is to slice it in half lengthwise, all the way through the root end, with a chef’s knife....

November 25, 2022 · 4 min · 655 words · Robert Moore