Combined with pillows and top coverings, sheets refresh a bedroom for an easy makeover. Crisp white sheets never go out of style, but sheets in colors, prints, and patterns are easy to find in all sizes and price ranges. But beyond good looks, here are some additional sheet terms and facts to keep in mind as you seek out the best bed sheets for your bedroom. Thread Count Thread count for sheets refers to the number of threads woven into 1 square inch of fabric....
If you like, you can line your raised beds with plastic to prevent contact between the soil and wood. If the wood is oozing black creosote or has an odor, don’t use it. Gases released from creosote are also harmful in a closed space, so railroad ties should not be used in a greenhouse or indoors. Many other materials can be used for constructing a raised bed, so there is no reason to give up the idea....
1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla Dash salt 8 cup powdered sugar ⅓ cup ricotta cheese 2 tablespoon milk Make-Ahead Directions: Store frosted cupcakes in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoon butter 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup whipping cream or whole milk 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 3 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon Worcestershire-style marinade for chicken ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup purchased roasted tomato salsa 1 14.5 ounce can reduced sodium chicken broth 1 6-inch corn tortilla, torn 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced (optional) ½ cup cilantro, minced (optional)
Chinese Evergreen Care Must-Knows IIf you’re growing Chinese evergreen as a landscape plant, make sure you protect it from frost and intense mid-day sun. However, if you’re growing it inside, just about anything goes. It grows well with indirect sunlight or in medium- to low-light conditions. Place this houseplant on a desktop under the glow of fluorescent lights, and it will do just fine. Chinese evergreen is easy-going about moisture, too....
Nonstick cooking spray 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (4-1/4 teaspoons) ¾ cup cold water 2 cup granulated sugar ⅔ cup light-color corn syrup ⅓ cup refrigerated or frozen egg white product, thawed* 1 tablespoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon salt Don’t throw away the leftover pieces of marshmallow. Cut the trimmings into bite-size pieces and coat with powdered sugar, then store in an airtight container. They’re perfect to serve in hot cocoa or on top of chocolate pancakes!...
Highlights Certificate of interior design from The New SchoolWork published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other publicationsRecipient of two NAREE awards for newspaper journalism
