Cottagecore is a decorating style that evolved from traditional cottage designs. According to Carpenter, the trend started to emerge in 2016 but was on the decline—until the pandemic hit. “That evolution of cottagecore, in a more traditional trajectory, was on its way to not being as influential,” says Carpenter. “But COVID-10 re-energized that particular trend because we were forced to slow down.” The Foundation of Cottagecore Decorating While at home throughout the pandemic, many of us reconsidered our spaces and spent time on domestic activities like cooking, gardening, and hobbies like needlepoint....

½ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup buttermilk or sour milk* 2 tablespoon milk 6 slices thick-cut bacon peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying ** The internal color of a burger is not a reliable doneness indicator. A beef, veal, lamb, or pork patty cooked to 165°F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness of a patty, insert an instant-read thermometer through the side of the patty to a depth of 2 to 3 inches....

Once you’ve got the basic Christmas crack recipe complete, go for one of five variations by our Test Kitchen. Keep the salty-sweet theme going by utilizing rich rectangular crackers, potato chips, and pretzels. Give the cracker candy some fireside flair by making a s’mores version. Add a fruity twist with some cranberries. For a richer flavor, try the dark chocolate Christmas crack made with saltines, pepitas, and toffee bits. No matter which version of cracker candy bark you make, everyone is going to be asking for the recipe to be able to make more at home....

A. Canna ‘Assaut’ ⁠— 2 B. Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Designer Cherry’) ⁠— 1 C. Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Graffiti White’) ⁠— 2 D. Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Graffiti Pink’) ⁠— 2 E. Petunia ‘Easy Wave Shell Pink’ ⁠— 1 A. Begonia ‘Bayou Pink’ ⁠— 3 B. Coleus (Solenostemon ‘Christmas Candy’) ⁠— 2 C. Coralbells (Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’) ⁠— 1 D. Dusty miller (Senecio ‘Silver Dust’) ⁠— 3 E. Ivy (Hedera helix ‘Eva’) ⁠— 1 F....

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A basic outdoor kitchen has a cabinet and countertop, topped with a sink supplied with hot and cold water. The drain runs into a dry well. When building the unit, construct the cabinets and countertops to resist weather. Even if you live in a very dry climate, provide an awning or some other shelter from rain so the unit is at least partially protected. If you have freezing winters, install plumbing that can be drained in the fall....

Do You Need to Use a Fruit and Vegetable Wash? We all know it’s important to take proper precautions when handling meat to prevent spreading bacteria, but it’s equally as important to wash your fruits and veggies. The best way to wash fruits and vegetables? Plain old tap water. That’s right, the FDA says it’s OK to simply wash your produce with water. “Running water is just as effective as any veggie washes or vinegar solutions,” says Shelley Feist, former executive director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education....

Reheating: To reheat leftover refrigerated scones, microwave at 50% power for 20 to 25 seconds or until warm.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED – Photos (Sepia-tone or black-and-white images work well. You can convert many photos to black-and-white or brown tones at do-it-yourself photo centers.) – Paper trimmer – Wood trim pieces (available in the trim section at home center stores) – Acrylic paints in desired colors – Paintbrush – Spray adhesive – Gold highlighting medium – Fine sandpaper – Tack cloth Trim the photos to fit your wood pieces....

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