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Brie-Thyme In a small bowl microwave 3 Tbsp. honey and 1 fresh thyme sprig 30 seconds. Let stand 5 minutes; remove thyme. After roasting fruit, stuff thinly sliced Brie between fruit slice. Roast, uncovered, 2 minutes. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped walnuts and/or sea salt flakes.Nutrition analysis per serving: 241 calories, 6 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 14 g total fat (9 g sat. fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 23 g total sugar, 8% Vitamin A, 8% Vitamin C, 371 mg sodium, 6% calcium, 2% iron

Once you’ve snapped the perfect photo, post it on your public Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account with #ArborDayAtHome. Then, the Arbor Day Foundation will plant one tree for every post (up to 50,000 trees) through their Replanting Our Nation’s Forests program. The goal is to help replant forests in the U.S. that are currently recovering from wildfires, storms, and insect damage. Usually, communities unite on Arbor Day to plant trees and learn about conservation....

4 yellow sweet peppers 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano leaves ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper With roasted mushrooms: Prepare as directed above. While roasted tenderloin stands, prepare mushrooms. Toss 1 pound of halved mixed mushrooms with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper....

Before you go shopping, do your homework. Determine if your old countertops can be repaired or revived. If you need new countertops, shop with proper measurements in hand to help you estimate material costs. Have a good idea of what type of countertop best suits your kitchen work habits; if you prefer easy-care countertops, pay attention to each material’s maintenance requirements. Here are a few things worth considering when reviewing your countertop needs....

What NOT to Compost While there are a few materials such as onion scraps, citrus peels, egg shells, and stale bread that are best added only in small amounts, the following items should never be put in your compost bin. 1. Meat and Fish Scraps That stench of old seafood or the fetid smell of rotting meat are foul, to be sure. But the same repulsive scents are magnets for skunks, raccoons, rats, flies, and a lot of other wild critters, including a few neighborhood pets....

½ cup mascarpone cheese, softened 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon whipping cream

As a whole, hostas are genetically unstable plants. This causes them to mutate regularly or “sport.” A sport occurs when a hosta that may be typically all green sends up a new leaf that looks different—for example, variegated. If this variegated sport is stable (meaning it doesn’t turn back to green after a while), it can be divided and treated as a new variety. You may occasionally see some blooms above the foliage of hostas....

“I always wanted to have my own space and make it beautiful so I could spend the rest of my life there,” says Dabito, the design brain behind creative studio Old Brand New. Since scooping up this 1950s house near his childhood neighborhood, he’s made a character-filled place to land between trips. Browse rooms as you would a photo album: with care and the curiosity to stop and hear a story or two....

Kringle tastes best within a few days of baking, but it freezes well too. Wait to ice it until after defrosting or the powdered sugar glaze can get a bit sticky. For Shortcut Danish Pastry Dough, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S-blade combine the flours, granulated sugar, the yeast, and salt. Pulse several times to blend. Add the cold butter cubes and pulse 15 to 20 times or until the butter chunks are broken down by about half....

There are many different ways you can cook chicken legs and thighs, but one of our favorites for flavor and ease has to be oven baking. This technique results in a moist, juicy chicken with a crisp, flavorful outer crust that everyone in the family will love. What Are Chicken Leg Quarters? A whole chicken leg is a thigh and a drumstick in one piece. Pictured above, an entire chicken leg is also known as a thigh-drumstick piece....

How to Braise Meat These three steps are the key to braising meats of pretty much any cut or size. Some of the best meats to braise include beef short ribs or roast, brisket, pork, and lamb. Step 1: Brown the Meat Preheat the oven to 325°F (if you’re oven braising). Trim excess fat from the meat. Heat about 2 Tbsp. oil in a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven ($50, Target) over medium heat....

A one-piece unit is the simplest shower to install, though you may have a limited choice of colors. Buy a base that’s at least 34 inches wide, checking whether it must be set in thin-set mortar or in a bed of sand or if it can simply be placed on the floor. Before you begin, prep the space by installing a drainpipe with a trap in the center of the base, as well as supply pipes, faucet, and a shower riser....

Kitchen islands with seating generally feature cantilevered countertops supported by table legs, 12- to 19-inch-deep breakfast bar overhangs, or table-style extensions. Whether the island is bar- or table-height, seating should be situated on the island’s outer perimeters so those seated can enjoy the cooking action without being in the chef’s way. An island’s seating capacity depends on the size of the island, the other functions it must house, and its location within the work triangle....

Unless the directions instruct otherwise, machine-wash window treatments on a short, gentle cycle, using cool water and mild detergent. Be careful not to overload the washing machine. Tumble dry window treatments on the low or air setting or line dry. Complete the cleaning process by ironing curtains on their reverse side. Alternately, a steamer can make quick work of stubborn wrinkles. Hang curtains from the rod and grab a ladder or chair....