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3 cup white rice flour 3 cup potato starch 2 cup sorghum flour 4 teaspoon xanthan gum Tip Double or even triple this recipe to have our gluten-free flour mix on hand for future baking and cooking recipes.

1 8 ounce container plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Grape ivy grows best when its soil dries out slightly between waterings. Only water when the soil is dry to the touch, then water the plant thoroughly, allowing excess water to drain out of the bottom of the pot. If your pot is in a saucer, dump the collected water shortly after watering. Overwatering or excessively moist soil causes grape ivy to drop its leaves. Grape ivy doesn’t require fertilization, but you will get faster growth with the application of an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer per label directions....

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

Can Raw Flour Make You Sick? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the CDC, you need to be cautious of raw flour, which can be contaminated with bacteria like E. coli. Flour is usually made with wheat, which is grown in fields and not usually treated to kill bacteria before being milled into flour. That means that natural elements like animal waste can come into contact with the grain, which could then transfer bacteria....

Now the Texas transplant is thriving in his new digs—thanks to a little help from a friend. Interior designer Josh Pickering directed a renovation of Rusty’s waterfront condo, updating both the interior architecture and interior design. “I wanted to make sure he had a lovely place to be as he began his next chapter,” Pickering says. Step one: Introduce character—and serious wow factor—to the living room. Pickering installed classic plaster crown moldings and friezes, then slathered the ceiling with high-gloss white paint that reflects 11th-floor views of palm trees and Palm Beach Island beyond....

“They love designing kitchens, and they’re super educated about how to make the most of the space and about what’s safe,” says Angela Lawrence, a certified master kitchen and bath designer (CMKBD) and member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) in Aurora, Colorado. The kitchen demands a specialist, says Denise Dick, a CMKBD and NKBA member in Carrollton, Texas. “Just like you go to a doctor specializing in a part of the body,” she says, “the specialist for that part of the home is the kitchen designer....

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“There’s huge demand in the landscape industry for outdoor living spaces—creating fun spaces to entertain family and friends—because outdoor has been our safe space for the last year,” explains Lisa Schaumann Stryker, vice president of communications with the National Association of Landscape Professionals. “There’s a renewed love for being outside and extending your social experience with your family and friends.” As outdoor entertaining increases, many people are rediscovering their backyards and repurposing them to suit their favorite pastimes, including watching movies....

Jeff Meyer, the founder of Johnny Appleseed Organic, first found out about one of the last known Appleseed trees in the 1990s when the Harvey-Algeo family in Ohio sent him a letter revealing that they had been taking care of the tree on their farm for generations. After verifying the historic tree’s authenticity through independent entities, Meyer acquired exclusive genetic rights to it and started propagating identical copies of it....

Types of Kitchen Sinks: Materials Kitchen sinks come in many different materials, including metal and stone. The best kitchen sink material for you depends on how much money you want to spend, your cleaning routine preferences, and what material goes best with your kitchen’s style. Here are a few common options to consider: Stainless-steel kitchen sinks are one of the most popular options and the material continues to be improved and upgraded....

One study by NSF International, an independent public health organization, cites coffee makers as the fifth germiest place in your home, with half of the reservoirs tested containing yeast and mold. These organisms can cause allergic reactions or even infections, so without proper cleaning, your coffee maker could make you sick. The good news is that you can learn how to clean a coffee pot to look sparkling and (nearly) new in just a few easy steps....

How to Clean Tile Floors of All Types You wouldn’t wash a stainless-steel refrigerator with a cleaner meant for an enamel surface. The same concept applies to your tile. While tile floors are incredibly durable, certain kinds of tile need to be cared for in a special way. Ceramic and porcelain floor tiles are fairly low maintenance, while coarse tiles such as slate, marble, granite, or limestone require individualized care and often specific cleaners....

How to Grill Vegetables Before you start grilling vegetables, make sure to wash and dry them thoroughly. Prep and follow the chart below to know how long to grill vegetables so they turn out perfectly tender every time. Grilling Vegetables in Foil Grilling in foil packets is one of our favorite ways to grill fresh veggies. Because a foil pack cooks with steam, it’s essential to craft a tightly sealed pouch....