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¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 ¼ cup whipping cream

4 egg whites ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar

4 fresh tomatillos, husked and finely chopped ¾ cup finely chopped yellow cherry tomatoes ⅔ cup finely chopped roma tomatoes ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 fresh serrano chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* Sea salt and black pepper *Tip Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them.

¾ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup fat-free milk or nondairy milk 2 tablespoon canola oil

Are ornamental sweet potatoes edible? If you want sweet potatoes to eat, the tubers from your ornamental sweet potato vines are indeed edible. However, you’re better off choosing a variety that’s specifically developed as a food crop. That’s because sweet potato varieties for eating have a much better flavor and texture than ornamental types, which can taste bitter. Instead, give the showy leaves of your ornamental sweet potatoes a try. They’re full of vitamins and antioxidants, plus they’re a good source of fiber....

Caning is an ancient technique that involves weaving thin rattan strips in a multi-directional pattern. “Although it’s impossible to pinpoint the exact place and time of its origin, we know that the caning technique dates back to ancient China where it was utilized for basket making,” says interior designer Nina DeKay Grauer. “Caned chairs have even been found in Egyptian tombs dating back to more than 1000 B.C.” Fast-forward a few centuries and caned furniture resurfaced in Europe to widespread popularity....

Canna Care Must-Knows In their native habitats, cannas are often seen growing close to and even in the water. These plants also do fine in regular garden soil as long as they get consistent moisture, especially in warmer climates. Cannas are also heavy feeders. When planted in the ground, they’ll need plenty of compost and other organic matter, as well as an occasional dose of liquid fertilizer (per label directions). A slow-release fertilizer keeps cannas relatively happy when they’re planted in containers, but regular doses of liquid fertilizer help them look their best....

Blueberry or Peach Cobbler Prepare as above, except, for filling, in a saucepan combine 1/3 to 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Stir in 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries or unsweetened peach slices. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.Per 1 biscuit + about 1/2 cup filling blueberry, peach, apple, or pear variations: 278 cal., 10 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 58 mg chol....