How to Make a Father’s Day Mug What You Need Ceramic mugEnamel paint surface conditionerEnamel paintClear gloss glazePaintbrushes Step-By-Step Instructions Follow our easy instructions to make a DIY handprint mug for Father’s Day. This mug requires drying time, and depending on the paint, may need more than a week before it can be used. Step 1: Prep Your Surface Before you begin painting, wash your ceramic mug with soap and water, rinse well and let dry....

How to Make Pickled Cherry Tomatoes For this process, we’re using our Better Homes & Gardens pickled pear tomato recipe, by swapping in cherry tomatoes for the pear tomatoes. Quick Pickled Cherry Tomatoes For a quick-pickled version (aka how to pickle cherry tomatoes without a canner), our Test Kitchen recommends using the same process as the canning version above; just skip processing in a water bath. Since they won’t be sealed, store them in the refrigerator instead and enjoy within one week....

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cup powdered sugar For a Three Layer Cake: Increase the batter by 1/2 to make a three-layer cake using the following amounts: 3 cups flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 3/4 cup butter, 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cup mango juice (using 1 cup in the cake and 1/2 cup for the topper) and 4 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots....

¼ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ cup olive oil

1 ½ cup cooked quinoa 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained ⅔ cup chopped fresh mango 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon honey ¼ teaspoon salt Crumbled queso fresco (optional) *If desired, add jalapeño to the rack of the roasting pan and roast alongside the chicken for the last 30 minutes of roasting time, or until tender and lightly charred....

To Freeze Remove quiches and cool completely. Place in a single layer in a freezer container and freeze up to 1 month. To serve, let quiches stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer quiches to a baking sheet. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until heated through.

Tips Look for green candy coating disks or wafers in the cake decorating section of hobby and craft stores, the most common brand being Wilton.

Buffalo Chicken Filling In a medium bowl combine 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 4 oz. softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz.), 1/3 cup finely chopped celery, and 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce. Fill egg roll wrappers and roll as directed. Serve with blue cheese or ranch salad dressing for dipping.Nutrition analysis Per Egg Roll: 234 calories, 14 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 11 g total fat (5 g sat....

¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces ¼ cup butter ⅔ cup sugar 4 teaspoon instant coffee crystals 15 5 ounce can evaporated milk

Test Garden Tip: Drill-attachment models are best used with corded drills. If your drill is battery-operated, be sure that it has at least 18 volts of power. Test Garden Tip: Pole lengths vary from 8 to 27 feet, so choose according to the height of your trees. Saw bars also vary in length from 6 to 17 inches; opt for the longer bar if you’re dealing with thick branches. Test Garden Tip: Electric models are more powerful than most battery-powered options, but a cord restricts your range....

Understand the Hidden Costs to Downsize Your House There are many reasons to downsize, including the possibility of reducing your mortgage payment and utility bills, but if you’re downsizing to save money, make sure you’re aware of the potential hidden costs before you make your move. The cost to move and furnish a new home are two of the most common burdens on the budget. You’ll also want to factor in some money to cover any repairs your existing home might need to get it ready to sell....

Nemesia Care Must-Knows Relatively low-maintenance plants, it’s not too tricky to keep nemesias happy. Make sure they’re planted in well-drained soils, as anything less is likely to cause plants to rot. They’re ideally suited to growing in containers with light potting mix. They also appreciate even moisture and organically rich soils. So keep your plants watered, especially during the summer heat, if you plan on keeping them through the fall. For the best flower production, grow nemesias in full sun....

Name: Heucherella ‘Thunderbird’ Growing Conditions: Shade or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 9 inches tall and 20 inches wide Zones: 4-9 Grow It With: Hosta Source: Visit perennialresource.com for more information. Image courtesy perennialresource.com Name: Anemone x macane ‘Wild Swan’ Growing Conditions: Shade or part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide Zones: 6-8 Grow It With: Hellebore Source: Visit monrovia....