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¼ cup butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cup yellow cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk

Meanwhile, for mushroom sauce:

½ medium yellow tomato, chopped ½ medium red tomato, chopped 1 cup cut-up cherry tomatoes ¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon coarse salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

How to Care for Gunnera Plant gunnera in shade and moist, fertile soil. It will tolerate part sun well as long as the soil is never allowed to dry out. Gunnera is intolerant of hot or dry climates and also balks at cold temperatures. In Zone 7, plant gunnera in a site that is protected from cold, drying winter winds. When preferences for moist, humus-rich soil and shade are met, it is easy to grow and spreads to form a lush clump....

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk 3 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt White pearl sugar and red decorating sugar 32 mini candy canes for hooks Royal Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon dried egg whites 1 - 2 tablespoon water

½ cup uncooked wild rice 2 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 14 ounce can chicken broth 1 ¼ cup orzo pasta 2 medium red pears, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes ¾ cup toasted chopped hazelnuts ½ cup sliced green onion ½ cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

As of early 2022, you can expect to spend $12 per square foot on average on materials for a new deck (including boards, joists, and posts). Features such as built-in planters and benches, stairs, railings, and custom lighting will boost that cost. Ready to commit to your vision but unsure how to choose among the many types of decking materials? Learn about popular deck materials, costs, and care—and find the one that best fits your lifestyle and location....

The first step in the process is deciding how much pool you can afford. Setting a realistic budget upfront will govern important decisions around the size, materials, and pool features. Is your yard suited for a pool? Certain conditions, including steep slopes, or an awkwardly shaped space, can make construction or installation more difficult and expensive. This guide will cover your key swimming pool planning considerations before embarking on this project....

Then: Pineapple Cake Roll When she turns to the Pineapple Cake Roll recipe, Alexis finds it to be “kind of a wild ride.” To make the batter, egg yolks are beaten until thick and lemon-colored before gradually adding sugar and vanilla. She then beats egg whites until soft peaks form, slowly incorporating sugar, and folds in the egg yolk mixture. “Whenever a recipe calls for you to fold, you want to be really gentle to make sure everything becomes incorporated without deflating it,” Alexis advises....

Whether your space is large or small, figuring out how to arrange bedroom furniture to accommodate all of these roles can feel like a tricky puzzle with too many factors to consider. But with the help of home experts and smart design strategies, we’ve come up with 12 layouts for primary, guest, and children’s bedrooms that maximize space and promote comfort. 1. Feng Shui Bedroom Although feng shui is achieved through furniture arrangement, it’s mostly something you feel....

How to Plant a Succulent Arrangement The key to a successful mini succulent garden is good drainage. Most succulents can go at least a few weeks without water, but they won’t tolerate overwatering or wet soil for long. If it’s possible, find a shallow dish with a drainage hole for your plants, or drill one; that way, any extra water can run out of the container. Add a layer of pebbles at the bottom of the dish to help excess moisture drain away from the plants’ roots, then fill the dish with a fast-draining potting mix (look for a potting soil made especially for succulents and cacti)....

To do this, choose a small section (3 x 3 inches) of wall between studs where you want your shelf to go. Use a drywall saw to cut out a square while holding the saw at a 45-degree angle. (This will prevent the piece from falling into the wall.) Place a pocket-size mirror into the hole and use a flashlight to look for any obstructions in the way of where you want your recessed shelf to sit....

In addition to guarding these floors from damage, you can help keep them in top condition by cleaning them properly. Here’s how. How to Clean Vinyl Floors Clean vinyl floors by removing dust and dirt with a broom, dust mop, or vacuum cleaner. Controlling grit and soil is crucial to prolonging a vinyl floor’s attractive appearance. A quick wipe with a damp mop works well for vinyl floors between deep cleanings....

Colorful Combinations More common verbenas are generally a hybrid of many different species to make the common varieties you see today. Another commonly planted variety is Verbena bonariensis. Otherwise known as purpletop vervain, V. bonariensis is a tall, versatile annual. This species can grow up to 4 feet tall and put on a wonderful show in a garden setting, especially with other prairie-type plants and grasses. The flowers of the purpletop vervain are much smaller than the more common verbena, but just as plentiful....