Cork comes from bark harvested from cork oak trees, which can live for more than a couple centuries, and the bark grows back after harvesting – a closely regulated process. Most cork flooring is made from the by-products of another manufacturing process: Leftover bits and pieces of cork are gathered up from the post production of bottle stoppers, ground into fine grains, pressed, and heated to create sheets of cork flooring....

Mom might not be in the room to help you ace that homemade pastry, but it is still possible to sit down to a classic Thanksgiving menu. These Thanksgiving recipes for two were designed for a duo or are easily scaled-down to be enjoyed the day-of or to make just enough Thanksgiving leftovers to finish off the next day. So choose your favorites or choose them all to whip up between your virtual Thanksgiving get-together(s)....

¾ cup butter, softened 8 cup powdered sugar ⅓ cup milk 2 teaspoon vanilla Milk Food coloring, if desired Butter Frosting with Flavor Variations ¾ cup butter, softened 2 pound (about 8 cups) powdered sugar ⅓ cup milk 2 teaspoon vanilla Milk Food coloring (optional) Flavor Variations Citrus Butter Frosting: Substitute lemon or orange juice for the milk and add 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel or orange peel. 2. Chocolate Butter Frosting: Substitute 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar....

Your laundry room is one of the most-used spaces in your home, where cleaning, sorting, and organizing happens—and often simultaneously. That said, while practicality is always a must, that doesn’t mean a laundry room’s doors can’t be aesthetically pleasing, too. From sturdy, neutral laundry room doors to bold and trendy colors and designs—plus options for large and small spaces, too—here are some of our favorite laundry room door ideas to give your space a stylish upgrade....

What Is a Crumpet? Crumpets are small, round griddled breads that are thin with a spongy texture. Crumpets are authentic British bread commonly enjoyed for breakfast (or with afternoon tea). They are also regularly enjoyed throughout the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. You can find crumpets in many grocery stores here in the U.S. now, but they are not as common in the bread aisle as English muffins....

1 1.5 pound boneless pork top loin roast (single loin) ½ cup orange juice 3 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Dana had been growing vegetables in her raised beds for a couple of years. But she spent her quarantine time coming up with strategies to maximize space, such as an espaliered apple tree (“A Home Depot find,” she delights) and a trellis for training cucumbers upward. With the help of the local nursery staff she taps for advice, Dana has found success with bumper crops of lettuce, snap peas, and okra....

Tips Bake beans as directed. Cool beans and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate overnight. Return beans to Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Try a similar project for DIY garden votives here. Stylish Barn Doors TIP: Consider using polymeric sand, which seals paver joints. It’s not easily washed away, and it keeps weeds at bay. Laying Pavers

⅓ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 6 ounce semisweet chocolate, finely chopped or 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces Chocolate curls – whether used as a smattering on top of a cream pie or as a border around a cake – make exquisite dessert decorations. To make curls, carefully draw a vegetable peeler across a bar of chocolate (milk chocolate works best). For narrow curls, use the short side of the bar; for wide curls, use the broad surface....

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening water

1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup finely ground hazelnuts or almonds, or all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon ice water Dulce de Leche Hazelnut Whipped Cream 1 tablespoon dulce de leche 2 teaspoon hazelnut or almond liqueur (optional) 1 cup whipping cream

The first thing to know: You will generally pay more for a window that has greater insulating properties and is better equipped to withstand the elements. As tempting as it is to scrimp, windows aren’t the place to be overly budget-conscious. In the long run, it’s usually most cost-effective to install the best window you can afford. Nearly every window seals out wind when the temperature is comfortable. But when the mercury drops below freezing, many types of weather stripping shrink and stiffen, becoming brittle and eventually cracking....

4 cup baguette (about 8 ounces bread) 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon snipped fresh sage ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Apple Cider Vinaigrette ⅔ cup cider vinegar ⅓ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper