title: “Gorditas” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “Elena Palone”

When pairing grape hyacinths with other spring bulbs, be sure to select early-blooming varieties. For example, choose daffodil varieties such as ‘Golden Ducat’ and ‘Mary Copeland’ which are some of the earliest to bloom. Great tulip planting companions include ‘Viridiflora’, ‘Triumph’, ‘Greigii’, and ‘Parrot King’. Grape Hyacinth Care Must-Knows Grape hyacinths are planted in the fall. Thanks to their small size (most grape hyacinth bulbs are the size of a blueberry), they need to be planted just 3 to 4 inches deep....

¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar For an Asian spin, use 3 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil for the olive oil, lime juice for the lemon juice, and rice wine vinegar for the white wine vinegar. Want a French Vinaigrette? Add 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard and 1 tablespoon minced shallot. Want a heartier flavor? Use red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar in place of the white wine vinegar....

Cashew Butter PER TBSP. 98 cal., 14 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 2 mg sodium, 5 g carb., 1 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 3 g pro. Pecan Butter PER TBSP. 86 cal., 9 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 0 mg sodium, 5 g carb., 1 g fiber, 0 g sugars, 1 g pro. Sunflower Seed Butter PER TBSP. 80 cal., 7 g fat (1 g sat....

This phenomenon is known as seasonal affective disorder (aka SAD), and it can last about four to five months. SAD has been part of the mental health discourse for years now, but it has gotten even more attention since the pandemic and rise of TikTok. Bisma Anwar, a licensed mental health counselor based in New York, was doing panels about the disorder before COVID-19, but she’s noticed an uptick in conversations around SAD....

Here’s a breakdown of costs, features, and other important considerations when searching for a new furnace. Price Range Based on Style of Furnace There are various factors that contribute to the cost of a new furnace. They include the type of furnace you select, the size of your house, and the cost of labor for installation, explains Bailey Carson, home care expert for Angi. “Furnace systems can cost anywhere from $2,300 to $7,200, depending on the size of your home and specific furnace type,” says Carson....

The couple bought what was once the maids’ quarters in the prodigious four-story Georgian structure, built in 1893 under the direction of architect Stanford White. Commissioned by Joseph Medill, owner of the Chicago Tribune, the mansion was first home to his daughter, Elinor, and then to Cyrus McCormick Jr., president of International Harvester and heir to the McCormick manufacturing dynasty. (Cyrus Sr. developed the first commercially successful mechanical reaper, a harvesting machine that revolutionized agriculture....

The low-cost, easy-to-build cold frame presented here takes one or two weekends to build and uses widely available materials. You can place it on a deck or patio to grow plants in pots, or you can place it over a garden bed. Materials 4-x-4-foot sheet of 1/2-inch exterior plywood (or two 2-x-4-foot panels) plus scraps of 1/4-inch plywood for corner braces18-gauge perforated steel angle – approximately 3 feetTwo 1x3x8-foot clear pine for the top frameHardware: 25 1/4-inch-diameter by 1-inch-long hex bolts and nuts; 16 washers sized to fit the hex bolts; four 4-inch steel L-brackets; 45 3/4-inch No....

Types of Lumber for Decks The strength of a board depends on two factors: its species and its quality. Among lumber commonly available in a pressure-treated form for deck framing, Douglas fir and Southern yellow pine are strongest, but Southern pine has more of a tendency to warp. Hem-fir is a designation that includes hemlock, fir, and other species that grow in the same stands. Some hem-fir is solid and stable, while some is weak and likely to warp and crack....

In his first book, Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Rooms ($45, Barnes & Noble), Jenkins reveals his tips for using bold color, creating powerful pattern play, and adding drama: “The book teaches the building blocks of design.” He says you should think of choosing colors for your home as if you’re casting a movie: You need to pick a star and supporting players. For example, in this family room, peacock feathers inspired the palette, with vibrant blue walls getting the spotlight....

How Do You Cut an Onion? A bit of care, a sharp knife ($40, Target), and a cutting board ($18, Walmart) are all it takes to slice and dice most vegetables. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to make quick work of dicing the tear-jerking bulb. How to Chop an Onion While it takes some practice to get super speedy at cutting finely chopped onions, it doesn’t take long for even beginner cooks to ace this basic chopping method....

Fortunately, there are many easy tricks for cleaning a shower curtain; wrestling with the rings might be the hardest part of the process. To start, practice good habits post-shower. “A little time spent after each shower can help keep shower curtain liners looking good for longer,” says Jessica Ek, director of digital communications at the American Cleaning Institute. “One way is to make sure after showering you pull the curtain closed instead of leaving it bunched up on one side....

Due to their porous composition, cutting boards can be the perfect playground for pesky bugs like E. coli and salmonella, which can find their way into your food while you’re prepping. To make sure this kitchen tool is squeaky clean and free from germs and viruses, follow these steps for cleaning cutting boards. How to Clean Wood Cutting Boards Set aside a few lemons from your next grocery trip. Paired with two pantry staples (salt and baking soda), citrus delivers strong cleaning power that goes beyond the surface....

Bathroom rugs are a magnet for hair and dust, and depending on how well-ventilated your space is, they can also be a haven for mold and mildew. (Ew!) Not to mention, they pick up anything your shoes track in on the way to those last-minute mirror checks. All the more reason to clean your rugs and bath mats at least every three to four weeks. To learn how, follow our step-by-step guide for the best way to clean bathroom rugs and mats....

Vacuum Upholstered Furniture Often Our number one cleaning tip is to vacuum your upholstered furniture often. Dirt not only affects the appearance of your furniture, it can also wear away fabric fibers. Use a clean, dry upholstery attachment, or any stiff-bristle brush, to loosen dried dirt and debris. Use the crevice tool for hard-to-reach nooks and crannies. Use Baby Wipes to Clean Furniture Baby wipes are surprisingly effective for quick DIY upholstery cleaning (although you should always test first on an inconspicuous area to make sure they won’t damage the fabric)....