Embrace the changing season by celebrating Global Running Day and World Bicycle Day, then get back into baking by spending National Hazelnut Cake Day, National Gingerbread Day, and National Strawberry Shortcake Day in the kitchen. We’re also spending the month observing more serious holidays: Learn about the history of Pride month and how you can be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Set aside some time to educate yourself on the history of Juneteenth and choose a meaningful way to celebrate the holiday this year....

2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut into pieces, or shortening ½ cup cold water

5 ounce mascarpone cheese or cream cheese (2/3 cup) 3 tablespoon butter ¼ cup honey ½ teaspoon vanilla 3 cup powdered sugar

½ cup butter, softened 8 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon lemon zest 4 tablespoon lemon juice 4 tablespoon whipping cream To Decorate Cake Form the petals: Pipe dots in a circle using a piping bag with a large round tip. Use an offset spatula to pull frosting toward middle; add a second layer if you like.Add a candy: Place a lemon drop or several small candies or sprinkles in the center....

⅓ cup mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon butter, softened ¼ cup lemon curd 1 cup powdered sugar

1 8 ounce carton dairy cream cheese ½ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white vinegar additional crumbled blue cheese (optional)

⅓ cup light sour cream ¼ cup buttermilk 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro (optional) 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon chili powder ⅛ teaspoon salt

To make the crayons fit on top of the pumpkin, they need to be broken into small pieces. We snapped the crayons with our hands, but if you want the pieces to be the same size, try cutting them in half with a knife instead. When the crayon pieces are ready, hot glue each crayon around the top of the pumpkin in the color gradient. Add a dot of hot glue, then wait about 30 seconds or blow on it to let it cool a bit....

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter (or shortening), cut up ¼ cup ice water ** To make 1 cup sour milk, place 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1 cup total liquid; stir. Let stand for 5 minutes before using. *** If desired, make decorative edge. Roll Pastry for Single-Crust Pie from center to edge to a 12-inch square....

Appearances of Marble and Granite As with any material, the aesthetic differences between granite and marble are a matter of taste. Granite Counters: Some people prefer the natural look of granite, which comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. Granite countertops often feature flecks or veins in hues like black, pink, gold, red, or green. Marble Counters: Others choose the elegance and veining of marble, which is easily recognizable and most commonly available in black or white....

Marsh Marigold Care An easy-to-grow perennial, marsh marigold grows best in full sun or part shade. In Zones 6 and above this plant likes shade during afternoon. Protection from extreme heat encourages the plant to continue blooming into summer and keeps the foliage vibrant. In areas with hot summers and little sun protection, marsh marigold often goes dormant after blooming. The foliage will wither and die, but the plant will return the following spring....