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Editor’s Tip: Make sure to use battery-operated lights with these funny carved pumpkins to avoid fire risk.

1 ½ cup butter, softened 1 ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¾ teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 eggs 1 ½ cup unsulfured molasses 6 cup all-purpose flour 2 ¼ cup whole wheat flour Assembly and Decorations: 20 butterscotch hard candies, crushed 1 recipe Chocolate Royal Icing 10 ounce chocolate-flavor candy coating, chopped 1 tablespoon shortening Creme filled rolled wafers, such as Pirouette brand Shredded wheat crackers, assorted licorice candies, candy corn, and/or chocolate candy bars...

Sewing and installing a portiere is as easy as making a simple curtain panel. You can use just one fabric and finish the raw edges with iron-on hem tape or by sewing. For added opulence, use a different fabric on each side; sew the edges of the two fabrics—right sides together leaving an opening, turn, press, and sew the opening closed. The panel’s header area depends on how you will hang it....

½ cup quinoa 1 ⅓ cup water ¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup ketchup ¼ cup chopped, drained oil-packed dried tomatoes 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 quart packed brown sugar dash salt dash pepper Ketchup variation two ¾ cup ketchup ¾ cup blueberries and/or raspberries 2 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 slices crisp-cooked and crumbled bacon Ketchup variation three ¼ cup chopped, drained roasted red sweet peppers 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle chili peppers 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar ¾ cup ketchup

⅓ cup butter 4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 teaspoon milk Caramelized Sugar Drizzle ⅓ cup sugar

“One of the great benefits of juicing is that it’s full of enzymes that are important for the body. They’re needed for many chemical reactions that go on, like digestion and absorption,” says Pat Vasconcellos, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “If you cook vegetables, those enzymes are destroyed.” Plus, it’s just plain fun to juice. “Juicing is a great way to tuck things into kids’ diets that they would never eat whole – but things we know they need for their growing bodies,” says nutritionist Cherie Calbom, author of The Juice Lady’s Guide to Juicing for Health (Avery Trade, 2008)....

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Because home value varies so much by location, your money goes farther in some areas than others—but it all depends on what you’re looking for. This episode features a charming Colonial home just outside of Boston, a four-bedroom home on a cul-de-sac in Boise, and a small condo with stunning views of downtown Atlanta. We’ll take you on a tour of each space so you can see what this listing price can buy in three different cities....

What Are Whole Grains? Rather than being processed (aka refined), whole grains keep the entire seed intact. To get the full scientific picture, the Harvard School of Public Health says the three parts that make up whole grains are bran, germ, and endosperm. “Each section houses health-promoting nutrients,” the report states. The bran’s fiber-rich outer layer supplies B vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, antioxidants, and phytochemicals (natural compounds in plants that can help prevent disease)....

“The kitchen was tucked in the middle of the house, so it was really dark,” Sarah says. “We always wanted it to be where it is now because it has so much more natural light.” A small seating area adjacent to the kitchen is the perfect setting for cocktails and conversation when entertaining guests. On weeknights, the area doubles as a homework and crafts space for this family of five....

Types of Corn There are many different types of corn, including flour, flint, sweet, pop, and dent. Corn comes in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. You can even find varieties with blue, red, and even multi-colored kernels. However, not all types of corn are edible; some are just grown for decoration. For example, flint corn that was once grown by Native Americans for food is today typically only used for decorative purposes....

Cardinals are at home in most rural and suburban areas across North America. They don’t migrate, so you can expect to see them year-round. With a few cardinal-friendly landscaping tips, you can invite these common but beautiful songbirds to take up residence in your yard. 1. Plant Cardinals’ Favorite Trees and Shrubs Cardinals are voracious seed eaters. While they are frequent feeder visitors, they gather most of their food from nature....