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½ cup orange juice ⅓ cup water ¼ cup port wine ¼ cup blackberry spreadable fruit 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 tablespoon minced shallot or chopped onion 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ¼ teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 2 tablespoon cold water 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Plants for Creating the Corner of Grasses Garden Plan Blue fescue (Festuca ovina var. glauca ‘Elijah Blue’) Silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Graziella’) Switch grass (Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’) Fountaingrass (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’) Creeping baby’s breath (Gypsophila repens ‘Rosea’) Stonecrop (Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’) If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. Some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, so before planting, always check which species are considered invasive in your area....

Cross Vine Care Must-Knows Cross vine thrives in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. If grown in shade, it will produce loads of foliage but not as many flowers. Count on cross vine to remain evergreen in warm regions and semi-evergreen in Zones 6 and 7—where some leaves turn reddish-purple in fall and drop. Water cross vine regularly the first season after planting to establish a strong root system....

Tip Select larger poblano chiles that are smooth and full all around.

⅓ cup olive oil 2 tablespoon tarragon vinegar 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill 2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce

Why Disco Ball Decor Is Trending Trends in fashion and home decor are often cyclical, and with other ’70s-inspired home decor trends like rattan, velvet furniture, and bold colors making a comeback, it’s no surprise that disco-inspired decor is also having a moment. That said, some experts have reason to believe that the resurgence of disco decor is more than just innocent nostalgia. In the 1970s, disco culture acted as an escape for young people who were surrounded by the immense social and economic pressures of the decade....

Unfortunately, in the Test Kitchen, we found little to no difference in the popcorn results in the two methods. In fact, the first bag popped by one of our Test Kitchen pros turned out perfectly without preheating. Then, the second bag made after heating the water produced uneven popping and even a few burnt kernels. Since this trick reportedly works wonders for some, we got insight from an expert. “Based on how microwaves work, ‘preheating’ the microwave wouldn’t be very effective as the microwave heats molecules in the food itself,” says Laura Johnson, consumer analyst, research and development at LG Electronics....

1 pound butter, cut into chunks and softened 1 ⅓ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon vanilla 4 cup all-purpose flour

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening 5 tablespoon cold water

Smoked Gouda and Ale Loaf: Prepare Master Recipe as directed, except make the following substitutions and changes. Use ale instead of milk and garlic salt instead of regular salt. Stir 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard into warm ale mixture. Stir 1/2 cup ground toasted almonds, 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (2 ounces), 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled applewood smoked or regular bacon, and 2 teaspoons toasted caraway seeds into yeast mixture with the flour....

English Daisy Care Must-Knows English daisies are fairly easy to grow, but there are a few conditions they won’t tolerate. During the summer heat, especially in southern climates, these cool-season plants will stop blooming and ultimately decline. That’s why typically these plants are treated as either biennials or cool-season annuals. If you’re growing your English daisies from seed, they generally require a cold period in order to induce flowering. In mild climates, this can be achieved by planting young plants outdoors in the fall and leaving them through the winter to bloom in early spring....

See which paint colors the pros have forecasted thus far, then check back to find out all the predictions for the 2023 colors of the year as they’re announced. Viva Magenta by Pantone Rounding out a year of blush-tone selections, Pantone selected Viva Magenta 18-1750, a bold pinkish red, as its 2023 color of the year, calling it “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time.” But this isn’t your Barbie pink....

Reroofing jobs are sometimes done without replacing flashings. However, installing new flashings, including special drip-edge flashings made for reroofing, will ensure a tight seal and a long life. Some roofers install a layer of waterproof shingle underlayment (WSU) over the existing shingles at the eave end, as would be done for a roof laid on bare sheathing. This provides added protection against ice dams. Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles, but this is a roofing project best left to the pros....

Varieties of Fan Palm Desert Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera) is native to the American Southwest, where it grows in the desert near water sources. The trunk can reach 3 feet wide and, unless trimmed, is covered with a petticoat of old leaves. Leaf stems are armed with sharp teeth. It grows 50-70 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide. Desert fan palm makes an excellent street tree in dry climates. Plant in zones 9-11....

And while we may be most familiar with our traditions (like giving Father’s Day cards and hosting a Father’s Day brunch), the holiday isn’t just celebrated in the United States. For Father’s Day international celebrations, Dad is honored on different days and in many different ways. Here’s how families celebrate Father’s Day in 15 countries around the world.

Of course, you can find succulents in just about any color besides green: pink, purple, orange, and even black succulents exist. Sometimes, they even change color in response to stress in their environment (like poor soil, not enough water, or extreme temperature changes), which is why you might’ve seen red edges show up on your succulents before. But these five easy-to-grow varieties of succulents naturally have red tones all the time, perfect for holiday centerpieces, wreaths, and other seasonal arrangements you can feature in your next #succulentsunday post....