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Welcome Warmly Even when it leans laidback, Southern hospitality is always in fashion. It starts before you even enter a home, with what’s known as curb appeal—an inviting exterior look that says “Oh, hey, come on in”. In Southern Casual style this could translate into cheerful flowering planters flanking the front steps or a brightly-painted front door (see more on color below). A porch is a perfect spot for passing the time, with somewhere to sit and sip a cool drink or a fun seating option like a swing....

Turkey Math As a general rule when buying turkey, plan on 1 pound of turkey per person. This allows approximately 7 cooked ounces of meat per serving. Though if you’re wanting to enjoy turkey leftovers (obviously!), our Test Kitchen recommends 1½ pounds of turkey per person so everyone can literally get stuffed with enough left for a few extra meals. Here are some turkey numbers keep in mind for Thanksgiving Day:...

1 cup fresh cranberries ⅓ cup sugar 2 tablespoon water

The foliage of forsythia is nothing particularly noteworthy. A deep green in color, the serrated leaves act as a neutral backdrop for perennials and annuals. After a good growing season, you can usually see some deep purple fall color just before the leaves fall. Forsythia Care Must-Knows These spring-blooming knockouts are easy to grow and quite adaptable. Forsythias prefer well-drained, evenly moist soil, but they are pretty tolerant of many different soil types....

Lush Woodland Garden Plan Vibrant Fall Garden Plan A Simple, Late-Summer Perennial Garden Plan Foundation Garden Plan English-Style Front Yard Garden Plan More Varieties for Fountaingrass Perennial fountaingrass Pennisetum alopecuroides makes neat but dense 2- to 5-foot clumps of 1/2-inch-wide leaves that turn golden in fall and persist into the winter. The bottlebrush panicles of silvery-white spikelets (flowers) arise in late summer and mature to bronze, according to variety. Zones 6-9...

¼ cup butter, cut up ½ cup sugar 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoon bourbon

2 teaspoon butter, or nonstick cooking spray 4 eggs Salt Ground black pepper Steam-Basted Fried Eggs Prepare as directed, except cook eggs until edges turn white. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons water. Cover skillet; cook eggs for 3 to 4 minutes or until yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.

1 loaf bread butter or margarine 2 - 3 fillings (see suggestions in method) Frosted Sandwich Loaf 1 8 ounce package cream cheese 1 - 2 tablespoon milk assorted toppings (see method) filling (see method)

See more birthday cards in pink and purple. Cut a sheet of patterned cardstock, and fold it in half to make a card of desired size. Cut a rectangular piece from contrasting patterned cardstock about 1-1/2 inches tall and 1/2 inch wider than your card. Attach it to the top of the card (to look like a box lid) using adhesive foam to add dimension. Cut a length of patterned ribbon, wrap it around the card from top to bottom, and tie into a bow....

* For a more creamy consistency, add up to 1 cup more broth or water.

3 cup whole milk ½ cup uncooked pearl barley ¼ cup granulated sugar or honey 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (2 teaspoons packed) 1 cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Pinch kosher salt ½ of a vanilla bean 2 egg yolks ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (1/2 teaspoon packed) ⅓ cup chopped pitted Medjool dates ¼ teaspoon salt

6 egg yolks 1 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 2 tablespoon lemon juice dash white pepper

Here’s a hint: Look for old, worn bricks if you’re going for a country or cottage look. Newer bricks are often better suited for contemporary or formal landscapes. Click here for garden makeover projects Click here for more backyard landscaping ideas Click here for top fragrant plant picks Click here for more on landscape lighting Click here for lawn-care tips Click here for more tips to make your landscape seem more spacious...