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What Is Yerba Mate? Yerba mate (pronounced like yur-buh mah-tey) is a leafy shrub variety related to the holly plant native to South America. The leaves are brewed like tea and were traditionally consumed out of a hollowed gourd cup with a bombilla, which is a yerba mate straw with a filter to prevent the leaves from coming through. While frequently called tea (and brewed the same way), it isn’t technically a tea unless blended with some other green or black tea leaf....

Editor’s Tip: Change the water daily. The arrangement should last up to seven days. Editor’s Tip: For safety, consider using battery-powered candles for these outdoor luminarias.

¼ cup butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract 1 teaspoon milk title: “Eggnog Nut Thumbprints” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-28” author: “Lee Cummings” ¼ cup butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum extract 1 teaspoon milk

We talked with design and color experts across the kitchen industry to find the trends with staying power and perennial classics that are everywhere in 2020. Here are the kitchen design trends forecast to dominate. 1. Mix-and-Match Lighting Why not incorporate both if you can’t choose between a beautiful chandelier or those to-die-for pendants? With an increasing focus on lighting as a decorative element, mixing different styles and types has never been more popular in kitchens....

1 ounce package corn muffin mix ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, or Mexican cheese blend (2 ounces) ¼ cup sliced green onions 1 egg ¼ cup sour cream

“I’m obsessed with architecture. I always have been,” says this Socrates of style. “When I was 9, I went to Monticello and was enthralled. I scraped together my pennies to buy a book of Thomas Jefferson’s architectural drawings. When I got home, I built some of the rooms with Legos. The Legos are gone, but I still have that architecture book.” It’s housed with hundreds of other volumes in Tim’s home, an apartment on New York’s Upper West Side that, unsurprisingly, is the epitome of good taste and timeless style....

Ficus Care Must-Knows Needs vary among the types of ficus, but generally, they prefer well-drained, fertile soil kept consistently moist. Although ficus can tolerate an occasional missed watering, allowing them to dry out regularly stresses the plant. When it comes to lighting, ficus plants can be somewhat finicky. Ficus requires high light levels, especially for the best coloring of its leaves. But there are types of ficus that tolerate medium to low-light conditions....

How to Test Hamburgers for Doneness The only sure way to find out if your hamburger is done is by using a meat thermometer. An instant-read meat thermometer ($15, Walmart) ensures perfectly cooked hamburger patties that are still juicy on the inside while brown on the outside. To correctly check the burger temperature, insert the thermometer through the side of the patty so the point is in the center. If you’re using a regular food thermometer, leave it in the patty for at least 10 seconds to get an accurate temperature reading....

Make a Kid Kit Having their tools boosts kids’ eagerness to pitch in. Stock a small broom and dustpan set ($15, Kohl’s), sponges in fun colors ($10, Bed Bath & Beyond), and a spray bottle ($4, Target) of kid-friendly cleaner. Editor’s Tip: It’s super easy to make your own cleaner. Mix equal parts vinegar & water and a few drops of lemon essential oil. Establish Family Contributions Try this house mantra: Everyone contributes....

½ cup apple jelly 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

8 chicken drumsticks or thighs, skinned if desired (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper