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Generations of Gardeners Richard Adams, Byrne’s grandfather, began growing vegetables when his wife expressed a desire for fresh tomatoes. He eventually traded them for a Japanese-inspired garden that would comprise more than 300 varieties of dwarf conifers, 30 types of hostas, Japanese maples, ornamental grasses, and mosses. The meticulously crafted landscape has hosted family weddings and informal gatherings over the years, and is a beloved space for bonding with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids....

1 cup raspberry pourable fruit ¼ cup fresh raspberries Beaujolais Sauce 2 cup Beaujolais wine ¾ cup sugar 2 teaspoon lemon juice ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

Highlights: Gabriel has worked as a commerce writer since 2021. His stories have been published by multiple digital publications.He has also worked as a narrative writer, graphic designer, and illustrator.A poet and writer of fiction, Gabriel’s personal work has also appeared in numerous publications and zines. His first book of poetry was published by Paradigm Publishing in 2021. Favorite Purchases My Origami Pour Over makes an incredible cup of coffee, day after day....

2 dried ancho, mulato, or pasilla chile peppers ¾ cup beef broth 5 pitted dried plums (prunes) 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and chopped For easy cleanup: Line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your chili is finished cooking, spoon the chili out of your slow cooker and dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside....

2 cup sifted powdered sugar 4 teaspoon meringue powder ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ cup warm water 1 tablespoon warm water assorted paste or liquid food coloring (optional)

Learn how to plant and harvest your own juicy grapes here! Select a Planting Spot Grapes tolerate a variety of soil types. Well-drained soil provides the biggest harvest. Highly fertile soil is not essential; grapes grow in dry sandy soil as well as fertile black loam. Choose a site that receives at least 6 hours of bright sunlight a day. Beware of nearby trees or buildings that might cast shade....

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening Water

Show Your Colors Exterior Paint Colors

To carve: Start with a pumpkin you’ve hollowed out from the bottom. Tape the printed stencil to the surface of your pumpkin. Use a push pin to create pinpricks along the stencil lines, puncturing the paper and the pumpkin’s surface. To etch the mansion, use a gouging tool to remove the pumpkin’s surface skin in the stencil areas in dotted lines. (If you’d prefer a painted house, follow our tips above rather than etching....

Step 1: Make the Piecrust First, decide what type of piecrust you want to make—it depends at least in part on what you want the filling to be. For example, for most pumpkin and pecan pies, you’ll want to learn how to make a single-crust piecrust. But for most fruit pies, like apple and cherry, you’ll want to make a double-crust piecrust. Once you’ve chosen your recipe, follow these steps for success:...

How do steam cleaners work? “Steam’s teeny-tiny vapor molecules penetrate a surface’s pores to force out dirt, grease, and other stain-causing substances,” says Donna Smallin Kuper, author of Cleaning Plain and Simple. The steam’s extreme heat also slays bacteria, germs, mold, dust mites, and more using plain water. What can I steam clean? Steam cleaners can be safely used on many household surfaces, including sealed tile, hardwood floors, grout, sinks, tubs, countertops, carpets, mattresses, upholstery, showers, ovens, stove tops, grills, glass, and more....