½ cup butter, cut up 3 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch ground cinnamon *Tip: To make 2 cups sour milk, place 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 2 cups total liquid; stir. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.

1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Dress up hardscapes with containers to soften lines and brighten the scenery. Keep anchor plants in pots all season, and bolster with seasonal appeal. Check out our garden plans for water features. Discover our collection of decorative fence ideas. Follow these expert tips on landscape lighting. Test Garden Tip: Think about other qualities as well. Dense evergreens are particularly good at blocking unwanted sounds, for example. Discover top evergreens for your yard....

¾ cup mayonnaise with olive oil 2 tablespoon chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives or pitted green olives 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill 2 teaspoon lemon juice or malt vinegar ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or lemon zest

Signs Your Blinds Need Replacing If you’re wondering whether or not it’s time to replace the blinds in your home, you can usually make that determination through a quick examination. While blinds are typically made to last seven to eight years, outside factors such as humidity, malfunctioning parts, and the purchase of new windows could force your existing blinds into early retirement. If you’ve had the same set of blinds for close to a decade, you’ll probably notice natural wear and tear caused by age, such as warped or bent slats and frayed cords....

Many figs will change color as they ripen, but coloration varies between varieties. Take care not to harvest before they’re ripe; unlike many fruits, figs don’t ripen any more once picked. You’ll find figs that aren’t fully ripe don’t have a rich, sweet flavor and may have an unappealing dry, rubbery texture. Fig Plant Care Native to Mediterranean regions, figs like a warm, sunny spot with moist, well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter....

6 eggs, separated Nonstick cooking spray for baking 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoon water 3 tablespoon canola oil 1 ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring or 1 tablespoon liquid food coloring 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil 1 cup cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Filling: ½ cup water 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 3 ½ cup whipping cream 1 8 ounce container mascarpone cheese 1 cup powdered sugar...

How to Clean a Microwave Naturally Rather than reaching for a store-bought cleaner, you can use natural cleaning products and home remedies to clean up your microwave. Using this simple method, learn about microwave cleaning with vinegar and steam. A safety note: Unplug your microwave or leave the door open when scrubbing the inside or exterior, so you don’t accidentally turn the microwave on. Also, avoid getting cleaner or other liquids into the vents or inner workings of the appliance....