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Caning is an ancient technique that involves weaving thin rattan strips in a multi-directional pattern. “Although it’s impossible to pinpoint the exact place and time of its origin, we know that the caning technique dates back to ancient China where it was utilized for basket making,” says interior designer Nina DeKay Grauer. “Caned chairs have even been found in Egyptian tombs dating back to more than 1000 B.C.” Fast-forward a few centuries and caned furniture resurfaced in Europe to widespread popularity....

Canna Care Must-Knows In their native habitats, cannas are often seen growing close to and even in the water. These plants also do fine in regular garden soil as long as they get consistent moisture, especially in warmer climates. Cannas are also heavy feeders. When planted in the ground, they’ll need plenty of compost and other organic matter, as well as an occasional dose of liquid fertilizer (per label directions). A slow-release fertilizer keeps cannas relatively happy when they’re planted in containers, but regular doses of liquid fertilizer help them look their best....

Blueberry or Peach Cobbler Prepare as above, except, for filling, in a saucepan combine 1/3 to 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Stir in 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries or unsweetened peach slices. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.Per 1 biscuit + about 1/2 cup filling blueberry, peach, apple, or pear variations: 278 cal., 10 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 58 mg chol....

12 ounce bulk Italian sausage 1 cup chopped onion 8 ounce can pizza sauce 4 ounce can mushrooms 3.5 ounce sliced pepperoni 2 teaspoon dried basil 2 teaspoon dried oregano

2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon black pepper

5 pound bony chicken pieces (wings, backs, and/or necks) 6 stalks celery with leaves, cut up 4 medium carrots, unpeeled and cut up 2 large onions, unpeeled and cut up 8 sprigs fresh parsley 4 bay leaves 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled and halved 2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon dried thyme, sage, or basil, crushed 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 15 cup cold water 2 tablespoon vinegar...

¾ cup butter, softened 2 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon half-and-half or milk Half-and-half or milk (optional)

2 cup apple cider ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoon butter Chocolate-Maple Dipping Sauce ¾ cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon unsalted butter **Tip: These doughnuts are flat when you cut them, but will puff up to golf ball shapes when they are fried.