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Why Jar Opener Tools Are a Good Investment (Plus Who Benefits Most From Jar Openers) While feisty, tightly-fit jar lids can affect even the most dexterous humans on the planet, more jars will likely trouble us as we age and lose grip strength or notice achy joints. “I recommend jar openers to all my patients with arthritis since they often struggle with daily activities because of the constant pain during and after using their hands,” says Yeiddy Ferreira, an occupational therapist at Westmed Medical Group in Purchase, New York....

Tofu Fried Rice: Add 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, when adding the rice. Makes 4 main-dish servings. Per serving for shrimp and tofu variations: 286 cal., 10 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 272 mg chol., 818 mg sodium, 26 g carb., 3 g fiber, 26 g pro.

4 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean To Present This Gift… Arrange hankies in the basket with some of the edges folded over the side of the basket. Tie a generous ribbon bow around the jar containing the prepared scone mix. Trim the ribbon ends, if necessary. Place the jar in the basket. Arrange ready-to-eat scones around the jar. Include preparation directions, below, with gift. Also try this… Use clean fabric scraps as an alternative to the handkerchiefs....

* Save the fennel bulb for another use.

Typically, boxwood has one major flush of growth in the spring, but usually won’t outgrow its shape because of its dense branching. With regular annual trimming, you can maintain a shaped plant with very little fuss. One important thing to note is that trimming is best done during late winter or early spring, just before the big annual flush of new growth. This prevents too much tender growth in the fall that may burn come winter and promotes good branching of the new growth for a nice full shrub....

Plants for Creating a Corner of Perennials Garden Plan 1 White Boltonia (Boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank’): Zones 4-8 3 Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus ruber var. coccineus): Zones 5-11 2 Tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’): Zones 3-9 2 Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii ‘Blue Wonder’): Zones 3-9 1 Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Alaska’): Zones 5-8 2 Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’): Zones 3-9 1 Siberian iris (Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’): Zones 3-9 If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes....

Buckthorn produces berries in summer, making it a stopping place for birds. Pair buckthorn with other berry-producing shrubs to create a bountiful backyard buffet. Try the following easy-to-grow bird-friendly shrubs as companion plants: dwarf cranberry bush viburnum, beautybush (a member of the honeysuckle family), and Oregon grape holly. Buckthorn Care Must-Knows Buckthorn is an adaptable shrub. It grows best in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It prefers consistent moisture, but it tolerates a variety of soil types and environments, including dry foundation planting areas and planting spots that receive just a few hours of sunlight a day....

To Make Ahead: Store jar of mix in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month. To Store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

¼ cup snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel 2 cloves garlic, minced

** Place refried beans in a bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high (100% power) for 1 minute or until heated through.