The ways to cook artichokes almost outnumber the delicious leaves each artichoke produces! For the unacquainted, we’ll share how to eat artichokes and include some artichoke recipes, plus dish on the best way to grill artichokes and serve stuffed artichokes. How to Cook Artichokes From washing to eating, here’s the step-by-step process. Wash the Artichokes Wash artichokes just before you’re ready to use them. If you wash artichokes before storing, the moisture could cause them to spoil more rapidly....

Decorate for the Season These pumpkin decorations won’t intimidate young trick-or-treaters when walking up to your doorstep for candy. Plus, you don’t need to tear it down as soon as November arrives—white lanterns, hay bales, and muted fall colors will carry you through the entire season! Use this design as inspiration to create a front door Halloween display of your own. Step Up Your Stairway A stairway is prime real estate for outdoor fall decorations....

Most varieties of tomatoes can be frozen. However, plum (roma) tomatoes contain the most pulp and will produce the best results. If you don’t plan to freeze your tomatoes immediately, store them at room temperature. Avoid storing fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, which can make them lose flavor and become mealy. Test Kitchen Tip: Plan on 1 quart of frozen tomatoes per 2½ to 3½ pounds of fresh tomatoes....

What is a Meyer lemon tree? The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less susceptible to viruses) came from the University of California in 1975. Grocery stores don’t usually sell the fruit, but you can find them at your local farmers market—or grow your own. Meyer lemon trees belong to the flowering citrus family. They are broadleaf evergreen trees, meaning their shiny dark green leaves naturally remain on the plant year round in warmer climates....

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Hanging stockings on your fireplace safely and securely prevents them from falling and protects your mantel and floors from any potential damage. Keep reading to learn about four different ways to hang stockings on a fireplace, including weighted decorative stocking hangers and sleek mantel clips, for the ultimate Christmas cheer. 1. Weighted Stocking Hanger Weighted stocking hangers come in various shapes, materials, and designs. They typically feature a weighted square or rectangular base, a decorative accent such as a tree or a monogram, and a hook suspended from the base from which to hang your stocking....

Purchase the same kit that we used here. Hold the entire window panel up the garage door, aiming to align the screws with the pilot holes. The washers will help prevent the screws from falling out as you get situated. Without overtightening, use the drill to drive the screws into place. Repeat entire process on second panel, if necessary.

This simple white arch is an inexpensive yet elegant option for a wedding backdrop. Full hydrangeas serve as the base, with purple flowers in different sizes and textures to break it up. A silky curtain adds movement and softness to the streamlined arch. Here’s how to make it.

How to Make a Christmas Gnome Food Jar Supplies Needed Free hat and beard pattern (see download below)Faux furMarkerScissorsPinsColored feltQuick-dry tacky glueHot glue gun and glue sticks1 1/4-inch wood beadsWide-mouth jars Step-by-Step Directions Create your own set of gnome food gift jars in under an hour. Customize each Christmas gnome with colorful felt and wood beads. Step 1: Cut Shapes Print hat and beard patterns on paper and cut out. Trace beard pattern on the back of faux fur (from $5, Etsy) and cut out....

This runner requires only basic sewing skills and is so easy you could quickly stitch up a themed runner for each season, holiday, or special occasion. When you’ve decided how big to make the runner, cut a piece of oilcloth that’s one inch longer and wider than your dimensions. Cut a piece of cotton fabric the same size. Pin the right sides of your oilcloth and cotton fabric together. Editor’s Tip: Many sewing projects are constructed with “right sides together,” which means the wrong side, or back, of the fabric is facing out....

Upcycle last year’s greeting cards into colorful orb ornaments in just three simple steps. You’ll need to cut 20 circles out of the cards to make each orb. Use a variety of colors and patterns to add dimension to your finished ornaments. This easy Christmas card craft is perfect for trimming the tree or gifting to friends and family. How to Make a Christmas Card Ornament Supplies Needed Assorted paper cards2-inch circle paper punchSmall cutting matCrafts knifeHot-glue gunThread...

How to Make Disinfectant Wipes with Alcohol The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends alcohol as an effective cleaner to disinfect household surfaces. To make alcohol-based disinfectant wipes, use at least 70% rubbing alcohol (undiluted) for the most effective clean. Grab a roll of paper towels (or small kitchen cloths for reusable wipes) and an airtight container large enough to store them. You can cut the paper towel roll in half to fit if needed....

Get the recipe for Perfect Hash Browns here. Prepare Potatoes Peel potatoes, and coarsely shred them using a handheld shredder, a potato grater, or a food processor with a coarse shredding blade. Place shredded potatoes in a large bowl and add enough cool water cover them. Stir well. Drain in a colander. Repeat rinsing and draining two or three times until water runs clear. Drain again, pressing out as much water as possible with a rubber spatula....

1. Choose the Right Hydrangea Only the flowers of bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) and mountain hydrangea (H. serrata) can change color. Other types like oakleaf hydrangeas (H. quercifolia) or smooth hydrangeas (H. arborescens) such as ‘Annabelle’, cannot change their flower colors, naturally blooming in white, cream, or dusty pink. These plants are just as full and beautiful, but if your goal is deep pink hydrangeas, make sure you’re planting varieties that can turn that color....

How to Make Zucchini Noodles with a Spiralizer The key to making twirly zucchini noodles is an inexpensive kitchen gadget known as a spiralizer. A spiralizer will cut your zucchini into long pasta-like strands. You can find both tabletop spiralizers ($48, OXO) with a hand crank or handheld spiralizers. To use, simply follow the manufacturer’s instructions (no need to peel!). Trim both ends to give an even surface for anchoring the zucchini to the handle and blade, and use even pressure when turning the handle to push the zucchini through the blade....

6 Creative Command Center Ideas to Organize Your Family Tight Space Vestibule-style entrances create a problem for storage. Find a table narrow enough to fit within the confines while allowing ample space to open the door. Make sure it’s well stocked with baskets, bins, and buckets to keep your out-the-door goods organized! Better Seating Keep clutter to a minimum in your entryway by storing a stool beneath a console table....

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