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**Sugar Substitutes: Choose Splenda Sugar Blend to substitute for the granulated sugar. Choose Splenda Brown Sugar Blend to substitute for the brown sugar. Follow package directions to use product amounts equivalent to 1/2 cup of each sugar.PER COOKIE WITH SUBSTITUTES: Same as basic recipe, except 93 cal., 12 g carb., 61 mg sodium. To Store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month....

¼ cup butter 2 tablespoon peanut butter 2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk ½ teaspoon vanilla To Bake Ahead: Bake as directed; do not cut bars. Cover and chill for up to 2 days.

¼ cup butter, softened 2 ½ cup powdered sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

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Pruning and Harvesting Harvest young leaves as soon as they are edible size. Cut individual leaves with a sharp knife, or pull up the whole plant when it reaches 3-4 inches tall. Remove plants if they send up a flower stalk during hot weather. Varieties of Corn Salad ‘Vit’ corn salad is a versatile variety with elongated oval leaves with a hint of mint flavor.

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon apple pie spice ¾ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter 2 egg yolks 6 tablespoon cold water For pear filling:

1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 ½ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 2 tablespoon orange juice

Learn even more about feeding birds in your backyard. Test Garden Tip: Be wary of invasive non-natives, such as purple loosestrife, Japanese knotweed, crown vetch, and multiflora rose. Some adapt so well that they rampantly spread and bully native species into submission. It’s up to us to restore nature’s balance by removing aggressive interlopers from our gardens and replacing them with bona fide blooms. Buy wildflower seed mixes containing species known to grow well in your region....

If relaxing with a glass of wine after a long day is your idea of perfect, for example, take a load off under the soft glow of pretty paper lanterns. To get this eclectic look, select lanterns in a variety of sizes, colors, patterns, and textures, and place a battery-operated LED tea light in each one. Hang lanterns using Command outdoor light hooks (found with the holiday supplies in stores) and string, rope, or fishing line....

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The trick is to take some time picking out your fabric. You don’t need to visit any specialty lampshade fabric suppliers, but you do need to think about the overall effect of a given fabric. A chevron style, for example, creates a fun, preppy accent piece, while a bright floral print exudes a casual elegance. Consider the look you’re hoping to achieve as well as the style of your existing space when making the choice for your DIY lampshade....